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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Appel Orthodontics will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26th.
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Appel Orthodontics will be closed this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

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Why people love Appel Orthodontics

Appel Orthodontist is the best! All of the staff from the front to the back is always so amazing and helpful. Krystal at the front desk is so helpful... read more

NICOLE McG
January 29, 2026

Very helpful every time we come here. They keep their scheduled times on track which is awesome. They send appt reminders. (Which is an amazing feature for a busy parent)... read more

Christina Hodges
January 29, 2026

Brave Buster’s Special Touch Dentistry truly lives up to its name. The entire team is exceptionally kind, patient, and gentle, especially when working with individuals in the special population. They... read more

Ant McCall1111
January 28, 2026

The are very pariente and kind

Xiomara Enid Rodriguez-Lopez
January 28, 2026

Great experience with Ava and the whole team.

Daniel Godfrey
January 27, 2026

Appel Orthodontics is the best! Me and my daughter are very happy with everything. The entire staff is friendly, knowledgeable and makes you feel very comfortable. They make scheduling so... read more

Christina McGuigan
January 23, 2026

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