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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Use our hashtag to share your smile and you might find yourself here!
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! 😊
Have you heard what’s happening at Appel Orthodontics this month?? Get a $150 Nike 🎁 card just for signing up and starting treatment before Sept 30th! #freshlacesandbraces #appelorthodontics #backtoschool
Wait! New patients starting treatment during this next month get a F*R*E*E Nike 🎁 card from Appel Orthodontics?!? Sign me up! #appelorthodontics #phillyorthodontist #orthodontist #smilereveal #braces #orthodontics #philadelphia
Congratulations to our raffle winners for the Serve up Summer Smiles referral contest! @pinevalleypickle #appelorthodontics #phillyorthodontist #smiletransformation #smilereveal
#appelorthodontics so pumped for our new sponsorship for @havocwrestlingacademy !! We promise when we come to the next tournament- Lexi will leave the wrestling figures at home 😂 #phillyorthodontist #wrestling #stonecoldsteveaustin
Shake hands with our staff and tour our office while we complete the #shakehands trend 🤝 #appelorthodontics #phillyorthodontist #orthodontist #officehumor
Double trouble!!! We had two cousins start treatment on the same day- as a family business, this was very cool to get this sweet photo 💙💟🩵 #appelorthodontics #family #smiletransformation
Wishing a Very Happy 40th Birthday to our own Dr. Andi!!! She’s Forty, Fresh, & Fabulous!! #appelorthodontics
That billboard for Netflix’s #thelasthouse got us thinking…. 🤔 #appelorthodontics #smile #thelasthousebillboard #billboard

Why people love Appel Orthodontics

Everything was wonderful during our two year stint with Appel. My son always felt comfortable when he went to his appointments. They were always able to fit us in... read more

Jill Landgrebe
September 15, 2026

I had a really great experience at Appel Orthodontics! Everyone is super nice and professional, but also funny and easy to talk to. They always listened to any concerns I... read more

Binta Keita
September 4, 2026

I cannot say enough about Dr. Appel, Dr. Wulc, and the entire team! The office is so welcoming and make you feel comfortable as soon as you walk in the... read more

Jennifer Myers
September 1, 2026

I just got my braces off today. Appel staff Was great and did fantastic work thank you to all the staff and Dr. Appel everybody was Professional and friendly and... read more

Patrick Carey
August 31, 2026

We love AO! Always a great experience, everyone there is always so kind!

Lisa Martin
August 21, 2026

Easy experience from.schwduling to.vistis and so far great results

Maria McColgan
August 17, 2026

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