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.

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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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Why people love Appel Orthodontics

Staff here is awesome. Especially the blonde bomb shells receptionists( sorry im bad with names), they are so welcoming and most importantly Human. Lets not for Helen gentle and ... read more

Gentle Soul
November 13, 2025

My family loves Appel Orthodontics! Two out of four of my children already completed their orthodontic treatment. The entire staff is amazing, and always go above and beyond when needed.... read more

Tara Hollman
November 11, 2025

Big thank you all the staff and doctors!! My daughter’s teeth looking amazing!!

Melinda Carter
November 7, 2025

My 1st time here and I already love this place. And Jess is great talk with u lets u know each step. I look forward to our journey. Our journey... read more

Sheena Slevenski
November 7, 2025

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

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Great orthodontic care in Philadelphia for over 45 years

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