Your Trusted Orthodontist Near Huntingdon Valley, PA
Dorfman Orthodontic Group is the orthodontist Huntingdon Valley families turn to for braces and Invisalign at every age. Our Southampton office at 345 Knowles Avenue sits a short drive up Huntingdon Pike from Lower Moreland Township, and our Bensalem office on Bristol Road is an easy alternative depending on your route. Both are led by Dr. Jake Dorfman, who is board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics, a credential roughly half of orthodontists hold. He grew up in nearby Richboro, earned his DMD Summa Cum Laude at Temple University, and completed both his orthodontic residency and a Master’s in Oral Biology there. Every treatment plan is designed by him personally rather than delegated, and every new patient consultation is complimentary with no referral required. Whether you are bringing in a seven-year-old for a first evaluation or considering treatment for yourself at forty, the starting point is the same free conversation.
Why Huntingdon Valley Families Choose DOG Ortho
Families from Huntingdon Valley, Bethayres, Rydal, Meadowbrook, and Bryn Athyn choose our practice because the experience is built around real family schedules. Weekday appointments begin at 7:30 a.m., and Friday and Saturday mornings are available, which means treatment rarely costs a child a day of school or a parent a day of work. Siblings are booked back to back so one trip covers the family. The practice was founded in 2020 on the idea that excellent orthodontic care should be easy, affordable, and genuinely enjoyable, and a portion of every treatment started is donated to charity. Our youngest patients join the DOG Kids Club, which turns routine visits into something they look forward to. You can see representative outcomes on our before and after results page and read what local families say on our testimonials page.
Orthodontic Services Available to Huntingdon Valley Patients
Huntingdon Valley patients have access to the full range of orthodontic care at both offices. Children are evaluated around age seven, and when treatment is warranted early we use early interceptive treatment or two-phase orthodontic treatment to guide jaw growth while it is still underway. Teens and adults are treated with braces or clear aligners depending on the case. Once active treatment finishes, retainers and our Retainers for Life program protect the result, because teeth drift throughout life regardless of how the correction was achieved. When a bracket comes loose or a wire starts poking, orthodontic emergency care is usually a short same-week visit. Financial details are laid out plainly on our financial information and insurance pages before you commit to anything.
Braces in Huntingdon Valley, PA
Braces in Huntingdon Valley, PA remain the most versatile tool in orthodontics. Brackets bonded to each tooth and an archwire connecting them deliver light, continuous force, and because they are fixed in place they work around the clock without depending on anyone remembering anything. That reliability is why braces handle severe crowding, significant rotations, and complex bite corrections more predictably than any removable appliance. We offer stainless steel brackets, the strongest and most affordable option, and tooth-shaded ceramic brackets for patients who want something far less noticeable. Treatment is tailored by age: braces for kids work alongside active growth, braces for teens fit the years when most permanent teeth are in place, and braces for adults succeed at any age provided the gums and supporting bone are healthy.
Invisalign in Huntingdon Valley, PA
Dr. Dorfman is a Diamond Plus Invisalign Provider, so patients considering Invisalign in Huntingdon Valley, PA are treated by someone with substantial clear aligner case volume behind the plan. Treatment begins with a digital scan rather than impression trays, and the entire movement sequence is designed before a single tray is manufactured, which means you can usually see a simulation of the projected result at your consultation. Trays are worn twenty to twenty-two hours a day and come out to eat, drink anything other than water, and brush. We treat Invisalign for kids with eruption tabs that accommodate teeth still coming in, Invisalign for teens with built-in wear indicators parents can actually see, and Invisalign for adults who want treatment nobody at work notices.
Communities We Serve Near Huntingdon Valley
Huntingdon Valley sits in Lower Moreland Township in Montgomery County, and our two offices sit just across the Bucks County line, which puts most of the surrounding area within a short drive. Alongside Huntingdon Valley we regularly treat families from Bryn Athyn, Bethayres, Rydal, Meadowbrook, Philmont, Justa Farm, and Somerton, as well as patients coming from Willow Grove, Hatboro, Horsham, Feasterville, and Northeast Philadelphia. Because we are a two-office practice rather than a single location, families frequently switch between Southampton and Bensalem mid-treatment depending on which is more convenient that week, and your records and treatment plan follow you between them without any interruption.
Frequently Asked Questions from Huntingdon Valley Patients
Do you have an office in Huntingdon Valley?
Our two offices are in Southampton and Bensalem, both a short drive from Huntingdon Valley. Southampton on Knowles Avenue is the closer of the two for most Huntingdon Valley families.
What age should my child first see an orthodontist?
By age seven, per the American Association of Orthodontists. Most children evaluated at that age need no treatment yet, and monitoring visits are free until the right window arrives.
Is the first visit really free?
Yes. The new patient consultation is complimentary and includes an exam, digital records, a treatment recommendation, the timeline, and the exact fee. No referral from your dentist is needed.
Do you take my insurance?
We welcome all insurances and are in-network with most major carriers. If you have no orthodontic benefit, we offer zero and low down payment plans with 0% interest and no credit checks.
How long does treatment take?
Most comprehensive cases run twelve to twenty-four months, with limited treatment finishing considerably sooner. Dr. Dorfman gives you an estimate at the consultation and updates it as treatment progresses.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
The complimentary consultation is a full diagnostic appointment, not a sales meeting. We take digital photos and low-radiation images, Dr. Dorfman examines the teeth, bite, and jaw relationship, and you leave with a specific answer: treatment is needed now, treatment should wait, or nothing is required at all. If treatment is recommended you get the appliance options, the realistic timeline, the exact fee, and the payment plan in writing before you decide anything. Nothing is started that day and nothing is pressured. For children who are not ready yet, we add them to a no-charge monitoring schedule and check growth every six to twelve months until the right window opens. Plan on about an hour for the visit, bring your insurance card if you have orthodontic benefits, and bring your questions; the appointment is built to answer them rather than to rush you.
Schedule Your Free Consultation Today
Finding out where your smile stands costs nothing and takes about an hour. Call or text our Southampton office at (215) 910-4376 or our Bensalem office at (215) 935-4639, or contact us online to request a complimentary consultation at whichever location suits you. Smile smarter. Live better.