Get the Amazing Smile You Deserve

Appel Doctors

Family-owned orthodontic practice for over 45 years

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Appel Orthodontics is a family owned private practice. We treat you, our patients, the way we want our own family treated. 

Whether you're talking to someone at the front desk, or in the financing office, or sitting in a dental chair, our team members take personal responsibility for helping you. You won't wait on hold, and you won't be bounced from person to person. 

At Appel Orthodontics, you come first: your care, but also your questions and concerns, your goals, your stories. If something matters to you, it matters to us. We can't wait to meet you.

Orthodontic care for the whole family

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Orthodontic care for kids

Early orthodontic treatment can reduce or prevent severe dental issues later. See how we can help!

Braces for Kids
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Orthodontic care for teens

Give your teenager the smile they've always wanted, one that will last a lifetime!

Braces for Teens
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Orthodontic care for adults

It's never too late to get that perfect smile. We treat patients of all ages!

Braces for Adults

Zoom! In-Office Whitening

Add Zoom! In-Office Whitening to your treatment plan! Teeth whitening after braces guarantees that you're ready to show off your incredible new smile. At Appel Orthodontics, you can finance the cost of whitening just like any other part of treatment.

Learn more About Teeth Whitening
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Retainer Insurance

Braces move your teeth, and wearing a retainer at night keeps your teeth in place, insuring that your beautiful smile lasts a lifetime. We want to do everything we can to support our patients in sticking with this final stage of treatment!

Our retainer insurance program covers replacement retainers for seven years post-treatment. That means it's easy and affordable to replace a retainer that breaks or gets lost.

Learn more About Retainer Insurance

Maximize convenience:
start treatment the same day as your consultation.

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Call or text the office with any questions regarding FSA questions 215-676-3070🦷📱‼️
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Treatment does not stop when braces come off!
Remember to wear your retainers every night to bed in order to keep straight teeth 🦷 ‼️
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SMILE! It’s Friday 😃 
We hope everyone has an awesome weekend!
Happy National Boss's Day to the best!
Can you name better bosses? We didn't think so! 😉 A huge thank you to Dr. Andrew and Dr. Andi for always being supportive, amazing, and great role models to our team at Appel Orthodontics. Your dedication and leadership inspire us every day. 
We're so lucky to have you both! ❤️
Did you know Orthodontists start seeing kids at age 7 for braces? It’s true, we do. 
Call or text for your free consultation today 215-676-3070 🦷 😃 ‼️
We had a great visit today from @iortho 🦷‼️ 
Thanks for stopping by to see how we do it at AO 😃
We raised over $2,000 this year all thanks to our awesome patients for @kissesforkyle and  @dearjackfoundation 

Thank you to everyone who got red ties for the month of September 😃 🦷 ‼️
Congratulations to Fatima, winner of the @foxchase_farm event raffle 🏆🥇 🦷
🦷 💫  Be sure to brush and floss for a healthy smile
Fun at the farm with Appel Orthodontics 🐮🍎🦷🎃

Why people love Appel Orthodontics

Hi I’ve been a patient at AO for a year, I’m so glad I chose them! The moment you walk in the front desk woman are amazing they are knowledgeable... read more

tiffany White
November 4, 2025

Genuinely one of the best medical office experiences I’ve ever had. Staff and doctors are wonderful.

Lisa Till
November 4, 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding Service & Experience at Appel Orthodontics! 😁🦷✨ From the moment we walked through the doors at Appel Orthodontics, we were treated like family. 💕 I was referred by a... read more

Taryn Flood
October 31, 2025

LOVE LOVE LOVE Appel Orthodontics The staff is amazing, office is so comfortable. They are patient and kind. The best decision we have made for orthodontics. The way that everyone... read more

Heather Nelson
October 30, 2025

Appel was amazing, i had 2 teeth stuck in my gum in 2 different positions and Appel fixed it. Unfortunately one had to get removed but the other one came... read more

vincent thomas
October 28, 2025

This journey has been nothing but amazing. So many dentist turned my daughter treatment away saying there was nothing that can be done until I was recommended to Appel Orthodontist... read more

Anais Cruz
October 28, 2025

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