Dr. T. Michael Brooks, DMD, MS, was raised in Nashville, TN, graduating from Montgomery Bell Academy before attending and graduating from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA, with a Bachelors degree in European History. While in college, Dr. Brooks was elected President of his Senior Class, played NCAA intercollegiate baseball, and was selected for Whos Who in American Universities and Colleges. In addition, he was the Director of the Department of Country Music for the university radio station.
Dr. Brooks moved to Birmingham, AL to attend the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. During his four years of dental school, Dr. Brooks was elected Student Body President and was involved in several activities such as volunteer research work in the Biochemistry Department at UAB and the Special Smiles program for the physically-challenged.
After receiving his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry in 2001, Dr. Brooks decided to specialize in the field of orthodontics. He pursued a three-year post-doctoral masters degree in Orthodontics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. While in his residency, Dr. Brooks focused his masters thesis on the accuracy and acceptability of digital dental models versus plaster dental casts. His thesis was selected for publication in The Angle Orthodontist. During his third year of residency, he took and passed the written exam for American Board of Orthodontics certification. In June, 2004, Dr. Brooks completed his residency in Orthodontics.
Dr. Brooks resides in Birmingham, AL and is married to the former Leslie Denton of Birmingham, AL. They have four sons, Wyatt, Carter, Miller, and Denton. They are active members of Covenant Presbyterian Church. Dr. Brooks interests include coaching youth athletics, golf, hunting, fishing, college football, and music.
'Dr. Brooks starting treating our oldest 2 children 12 years ago, and today our last of 4 that he has treated got her braces off!! They have all been so pleased with their new smiles!! Our whole family can not say enough about much they like Dr Brooks and his wife and staff!!!'
'Dr. Brooks is amazing! His staff is just as wonderful! He took over the orthodontic care of my middle daughter when the orthodontist we were using retired unexpectedly. He has since handled the orthodontics for my youngest daughter. I have been so pleased with his attention to detail and friendliness that I chose to have my own teeth fixed. Could not recommend any orthodontist or staff more highly!'
'Having experienced the the process of getting braces on/off, changing bands, breaking brackets, random questions along the way, and now retainers and caring for their beautiful straight teeth; I feel like I can give an accurate review of Dr. Brooks and his staff.''
'I would highly recommend Brooks Orthodontics. Dr. Brooks is personable and our children enjoyed him and his staff. We appreciated Dr. Brooks thoroughness and detail in explaining their treatment plan. The treatment plan resulted in great looking smiles.'
'My son first started seeing Dr. Brooks and then I decided to start seeing him for myself. I recently had my braces removed and I get so many compliments from complete strangers about my smile. I can not thank him enough for giving me a perfect smile and my confidence back. He is definitely #1 in my book!'
'I loved my experience at Brooks Orthodontics! Its a very pleasant and welcoming atmosphere. Dr Brooks has a very pleasing personality. I appreciate how he made sure that I was getting what was best for me. Im glad I chose to come here. If you are looking for a friendly, affordable, family oriented, caring place, I highly recommend Brooks Orthodontics!'