Such helpful and warm staff. The Dr was always on time, minimal waiting. Staff was helpful with questions and concerns, particularly around problems and with financials. When the time comes, I will be sending all 4 of my kids to Dr. Katie. I could not be more pleased...

Dr. Bales and her team transformed my smile with Invisalign. The process was easy and visits always friendly and enjoyable. The results and experience exceeded my expectations — I highly recommend Bales Orthodontics. ~ Erin B

“I brought my then 8yr old to Dr. Katie Bales because of a huge overbite. The poor kid could not chew with his mouth closed. Dr. Bales and the staff were so great with him. I let my son pick out of all the orthodontist we saw and he picked Katie. They really...

Dr. Bales Orthodontics staff are friendly and very helpful. The appointments are fast and easy, and they always give detailed instructions for what to do at home. After a year and a half, my teeth are perfect. I highly recommend them! ~Sean D

Amazing! The office is super clean, staff is super friendly, and Dr. Katie and her dad are extremely professional. The one main feature that stands out is their trustworthiness. Their attention to detail was incredible: they instructed my son on proper aftercare; they...

Enjoying Thanksgiving with braces

Thanksgiving is here! If you’re like us, you love to eat and in America there is no better time to enjoy a meal than at Thanksgiving. So what happens if you’re wearing braces? Wearing braces during the holidays can be challenging and  means that you have to make...

The Difference between an Orthodontist and a Dentist

The Difference between an Orthodontist and a Dentist Your mouth is the gateway to your overall health and in an effort to maintain healthy teeth and gums, you’d be right to book an appointment for a check-up and cleaning with your dentist. For specific issues with...

Do Clear Braces Stain?

 We at Bales Orthodontics are often asked if clear braces stain.  Braces come in all types of shapes, colors and sizes.  The bracket simply acts as a handle so that we can hold onto the tooth and move it into the desired position using the arch...

Will my Orthodontic Insurance Cover Invisalign?

Will Dental Insurance help cover the cost for Invisalign treatment?At Dr Bales office we are asked this question quite often.  People mistakenly belive that Invisalign is only for cosmetic purposes, so their insurance compainies will not pay up.  This...

Do Braces cause Puffy Gums?

True or False:  Braces cause gingival inflammation or “puffy gums”The answer is FalseWe at Bales Orthodontics are often asked this question.  The gingival or gum tissue does not simply “puff up” automatically because braces are...