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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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During this month, we are collecting brand new winter coats, hats, scarves, and mittens/gloves to donate to The Breathing Room Foundation. We have a box to collect items in our waiting room at Geiger Road. Any sizes and colors! Please leave the tags attached as requested by the foundation. Let’s Share the Warmth!
We had some fun pranking our doctors wearing “ANYTHING BUT WORK SHOES”. 👠
Any day can be your BRACES-ON-DAY! 🪩
Girl grip, meet Ortho grip 🤝  We’ve got some things in common 💅✨🎃
Trick or Treating and Braces don’t have to be enemies!
Have you seen an adorable tooth book bag charm around at school?? Accessorizing and Aligning ✨🦷
Braces off, confidence on- another Appel Smile Transformation complete ✅
We had such a wonderful time with our friends at davidrossorthodontics and we’re so glad that Dr. Ross wanted to show off his new Eagles merch. Thank you to the team and we appreciate you all! GO BIRDS!
It’s been a great month of Dr. A’s Fresh Laces & Braces and we aren’t done yet! All month long- sign up and start treatment by 9/30/2026 and get a FREE Nike giftcard- our treat! 🤩 #appelorthodontics
Making smiles shine bright through our school partnerships! 😁👩‍🏫 #backtoschool #appelorthodontics #smiletransformation #braces #phillyorthodontist
Meet Hayden, a brave 13-year-old who was diagnosed with leukemia at just 3 years old. After two and a half years of treatment, she beat cancer—but began hiding her smile as she grew older.Hayden told us, “A new smile would mean I could stop hiding my smile in every picture and instead show it off.”Today, her orthodontic treatment is complete, and seeing her smile proudly beside her mom means the world to us. Hayden, it was an honor to be part of your journey. Keep smiling big—you’ve earned it! 💙🎗️✨#CancerSurvivor #BraveSmile #AppelOrthodontics #smilesforsurvivors
Only this month- we are gifting a fresh pair of custom kicks for every patient starting treatment with Appel Orthodontics! #appelorthodontics #backtoschool # freshlacesandbraces
Reppin’ our new Eagles tshirts! Go Birds! 🦅 #gobirds #philadelphia #appelorthodontics
The gift is from Appel Orthodontics- the the Nikes are by YOU! Design your own shoes and start your smile journey with us-TODAY! #appelorthodontics #phillyorthodontist #backtoschool #smiletransformation
We love spreading s'more smiles with our referring dental partners.🍫🍘Thank you for all that you do for our community! 😊

Why people love Appel Orthodontics

My experience with Appel orthopedics was phenomenal they treat u with care and they are very patient with you!

Milli
November 3, 2026

The process was so easy, Extremely affordable, Fast customer service. And to top it off, my daughter now has perfect teeth

Kim Baez
November 3, 2026

Appel orthodontiste is the best. My daughter has been coming here for a few years and it is great. The receptionists are always so polite and kind. The vibe is... read more

Zamora Rankins
November 2, 2026

If you get your braces done here you get to take a picture with the guy on the billboard AND straight teeth!

markey.jo.
October 28, 2026

Either braces have changed since I was a kid, or Appel Orthodontics is just amazing ... Or maybe it's a little bit of both. Our son's braces, which just came off... read more

Alex Jay Berman
October 26, 2026

We’ve had a wonderful experience! The staff is friendly, professional, and always welcoming. They make my son feel comfortable and well taken care of at every visit. The office is... read more

Meghan Lentine
October 23, 2026

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