Welcome to Bernhardt and Smith Orthodontics, where Dr. Melissa Bernhardt and Dr. Blair Smith have been serving the orthodontic needs of the residents in and around West Des Moines, Iowa since 2007. We are committed to helping our patients achieve and maintain beautiful, healthy smiles for a lifetime!
We continuously strive to stay on the cutting-edge of orthodontic treatments available and offer a full range of treatment options from traditional, time-proven metal and clear appliances to the latest modern orthodontic advancements, such as Invisalign, which uses a series of clear, removable aligners that work hard to straighten your teeth and twice as hard to keep others from noticing!
We continuously strive to stay on the cutting-edge of orthodontic treatments available and offer a full range of treatment options from traditional, time-proven metal and clear appliances to the latest modern orthodontic advancements, such as Invisalign, which uses a series of clear, removable aligners that work hard to straighten your teeth and twice as hard to keep others from noticing!
Services
Our goal is to make all of our patients feel right at home! We put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment. Our staff is trained and skilled, and we strive to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient. Each chair-side assistant, sterilization technician and laboratory technician is a registered dental assistant.
With regard to scheduling and appointments, we value your time and pride ourselves on the efficiency of our office. We have flexible office hours that allow you to make convenient appointments. We are able to schedule most adjustments before or after school hours, because we understand the importance of regular attendance.
It is our mission to provide you with affordable, high-quality treatment that fits your budget! We offer a variety of payment options to meet your needs. Our office accepts payments by cash, checks, EBT and Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards. We also offer low- and no-interest financing options through our office and third-party systems.
We are always excited about meeting new patients during their first visit to our office. Your initial appointment will consist of a thorough examination and a discussion of potential treatment options. This important 30-minute visit will give us insight into your orthodontic needs. We may also reserve time following the exam for diagnostic records.
No, it is not. Many of our patients are referred by their family dentist, yet many other patients take the initiative to schedule an examination themselves. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends an orthodontic screening at age 7. By this age, several permanent teeth in most children have erupted, allowing us to effectively evaluate your orthodontic condition.
