We Want To Treat Our Patients Like Family
At Appel Orthodontics we get to serve patients and families that we've known for over 40 years. We want people to have relationships with our doctors and our team.
Dr. Steven Appel
Dr. Appel has been a practicing orthodontist in Philadelphia, PA since 1978.
"I love coming into work every day because I get to hang out with my son, Andrew. To see his commitment to being better, rather than sitting on my coat tails: he’s really a remarkable human and I'm proud to work with him."
Learn More About Dr. Steven's StoryDr. Andrew Appel
Dr. Andrew has wanted to be an orthodontist since he was 7 years old.
"I've had orthodontic work myself as a child, so I know how it feels to sit in the chair. I can understand the many emotions and attitudes that my patients might have toward their treatment."
Learn More About Dr. Andrew's StoryDr. Andrea Appel
Dr. Andrea Appel was born and raised in Detroit, MI.
"Two things that I immediately knew when I met Dr. Andi was her warmth and her kindness. She is bright, brilliant and Andi brings that to every patient that she talks to."
Learn More About Dr. Andrea's StoryDr. Lauren Wulc
Dr. Lauren Wulc grew up right outside of Philly in Montgomery County, PA.
"It brings me so much joy to share in the laughs and tears of seeing a new and beautiful smile for the first time when treatment is complete."
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Get To Know Our Doctors
Philadelphia orthodontist Dr. Steven Appel was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1952. He has been a practicing orthodontist in Philadelphia, PA since 1978. He graduated from Hofstra University, Temple Dental, and NYU Orthodontics. He was a Clinical Instructor in Preventive and Interceptive Orthodontics at University of Pennsylvania from 1978 – 1981. He taught future orthodontists the best ways to improve the smiles of children ages seven to ten.
He is a past President of the Temple Dental Alumni Association and currently serves on its Board of Directors. Dr. Appel is also a member of the American Association of Orthodontists and the Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists. He serves as an orthodontist consultant to the orthodontic industry, giving his opinions on new products and services from orthodontic companies. Dr. Appel’s orthodontist consulting work also puts him on the edge of the latest trends in braces so he can pass this knowledge along to you!
Philadelphia orthodontist Dr. Andrew Appel was born and raised in Philly, and as the son of Dr. Steve Appel he’s always been a familiar face here at the office. Dr. Andrew has wanted to be an orthodontist since he was 7 years old, and in July 2013 he officially joined our team.He graduated summa cum laude from Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry and is a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, an honor society that recognizes excellence in dental school graduates. He has a certificate in orthodontics from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston and is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists.
Dr. Andrew had orthodontic work himself as a child, so he knows how it feels to sit in the chair. “I can understand the many emotions and attitudes that my patients might have toward their treatment,” he says. “Recognizing a patient’s feelings is what helps me partner with patients to achieve our goal of a creating a great new smile.”
Dr. Andrea Appel, DDS was born and raised in Detroit, MI. She graduated summa cum laude with her bachelor of science degree in biology from Michigan State University and then went on to earn her doctoral degree in dentistry from the University of Detroit Mercy. Finishing at the top of her class, Dr. Andi then went on to obtain her certificate in orthodontics as well as a masters of science in dentistry from the University of Louisville.
Dr. Lauren Wulc grew up right outside of Philly in Montgomery County, PA. She earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Spanish with highest honors at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. She returned to Philadelphia and graduated summa cum laude from Temple University’s Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry for her Doctorate in Dental Medicine. She remained at Temple University to receive a Certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and a Masters of Oral Biology. She was invited to present her research nationally and internationally. Dr. Lauren also completed a voluntary credential, the American Board of Orthodontics Certification, which requires both written examination completion and the submission of clinical cases of exemplary quality for peer review.
In addition to her commitment to lifelong education and growth, Dr. Lauren served as the Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists Representative to the American Association of Orthodontics’ Councils for New and Younger Members and Education.
In addition to her commitment to lifelong education and growth, Dr. Lauren served as the Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists Representative to the American Association of Orthodontics’ Councils for New and Younger Members and Education.
