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Personalized Care, Generations of Smiles

A Legacy of Excellence

At Degenhardt Orthodontics, you’ll be treated like family. With personalized care, a legacy of excellence, and flexible options, we will ensure that your experience is as seamless and comfortable as possible.

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Family-First Care

Discover a warm, welcoming environment where every smile is treated with the care it deserves.

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Community Staple

Dr. Stephen Degenhardt feels proud to carry on a 60-year legacy of exceptional, patient-focused care.

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Flexible Financing

Our practice cares. That’s why you’ll find affordable payment plans designed with your budget in mind.

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Meet Dr. Stephen Degenhardt

Your Trusted Orthodontist in Birmingham & Milford

Dr. Stephen Degenhardt is proud to continue a 60-year tradition of excellence in orthodontics. Board-certified and recognized as a “Top Doc” by his peers, Dr. Degenhardt brings cutting-edge care to Birmingham and Milford.

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Honoring Dr. Al Vaitas

A Legacy of Exceptional Care

Dr. Al Vaitas built a foundation of trust and excellence that has shaped our practice for decades. We’re proud to continue his legacy by delivering the same patient-first care that Birmingham and Milford families have come to expect.

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Orthodontics for Every Age

Tailored Treatments, Trusted Care

With advanced treatments tailored for kids, teens, and adults, Degenhardt Orthodontics makes it easy for every member of your family to unlock a confident smile.

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Kids

The American Association of Orthodontics and Dr. Degenhardt recommend that kids see an orthodontist around seven years old.

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Teens

Teenagers are great candidates for orthodontic treatment. It’s a perfect time to align their smile as their jaws grow and develop.

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Adults

Discreet treatment options like clear aligners and ceramic braces keep your confidence high while improving your smile.

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Real Smiles, Real Stories

Great With Kids!

Staff is very friendly, answers questions thoroughly. Very kind and nice great with kids and adults. I highly recommend.

— Jessica

Amazing!

They did an amazing job! They did my braces as a teenager, then I stopped wearing my retainer as an adult. So I came back for my invisalign treatment and they've been great throughout both treatments.

— Julie

Does a Great Job!

Dr. Steve does a great job and I recommend anyone and everyone who is looking for ortho to him.

— Chris