Dr. Louis Chmura is one of the most sought-after orthodontists. Hes known not only for his artistry and ability to craft each smile to match the patients face but for also taking care of the important 'behind the scenes', issues like proper breathing and an optimal bite.
Participating in over 300 hours of Continuing Education per year, Dr. Chmura has exceeded 10,000 hours in orthodontic education throughout his career. This extensive knowledge allows him to offer you the best treatment for your particular needs. We don 't follow one 'system', but take the best from each system to help you achieve your specific goals.
Dr. Chmura lectures nationally and internationally to encourage orthodontists to use technology to do more than just straighten teeth. Dr. Chmura is a sought-after advisor to Suresmile, Henry Schein Orthodontics, ICAT, and numerous other companies. Plus, hes also an Invisalign Premier Provider!
Dr. Louis Chmura is an international Educator on various topics including Sleep Apnea & Orthodontics, Carriere SLX Treatment and Invisalign, and SureSmile. Dr. Chmura is a pioneer in the orthodontic treatment of sleep-disordered breathing and a ground-breaking doctor in accelerated orthodontics.
Dr. Chmura is a Diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics, which means he went above and beyond to take an extensive, comprehensive written exam, an oral examination and presented 15 diverse cases to a pair of orthodontic examiners. This is a rigorous and difficult exam process that most orthodontists don't take the time to complete.
Dr. Chmura makes every clinical decision based on the patient 's best interests and applying his high level of expertise, so you know you are being treated by a specialist that has your best interest at heart. We have no other non-orthodontic 'doctors' treating you or your child.
Dr. Chmura also has written over 20 professional publications and has given over 100 professional lectures on various topics involving using technology to achieve more comprehensive diagnoses and treatment plans.
Meet Penny. Shes been with Chmura Orthodontics since the start she is Dr. Chmuras wife and we call her the 'real boss'. Penny takes care of so many 'behind the scenes' things that allow us to take great care of you. . In her spare time she enjoys knitting, golfing, gardening and traveling, as well as spending time with her kids and granddaughter as well as our fur babies, Ginger and Mary Ann.
Meet Louis (Doctors Son). Louis is a recent graduate of Eastern Michigan Universitys College of Business. With a degree in Supply Chain Management and Logistics, he creates processes to improve the efficiency of the practice. In his spare time he likes to attend concerts with his friends as well as playing with his parents two dogs, Ginger and Mary-Ann.
Meet Jessica. She is an active outdoor person who loves spending time on the lake in the summer and snow skiing in the winter. Originally from Indiana, she recently moved to the area with her husband Chris and her 1 years old son Kaden, and two dogs Bear (Labrador Retriever) and Rusty (Vizsla). She loves helping people achieve their dreams including having a beautiful smile.
Meet Elyse. She loves to see how happy patients are to get the smile they have always wanted. Elyse lives in Marshall with her husband, Chris. In her spare time, she likes to travel, golf, go camping, and shop. She enjoys spending time with her friends and having sleepovers with her nieces and nephews.
Meet Denise. Shes been with Chmura Orthodontics for 29 years. Denise enjoys working with patients throughout their orthodontic journey to help create beautiful, healthy smiles. She also does the lab work and ordering for the office. In her spare time she enjoys being outside gardening, walking, road trips with her husband Dennis to new places, and spending quality time with her 5 grandchildren.
Meet Tamarra. Shes been with Chmura Orthodontics for 3 years. She is our Suresmile coordinator and is in charge of submitting and ordering our own clear aligners and custom made wires to create beautiful smiles. Tamarra also has previous experience in general dentistry since her 12th grade year in highschool. In her spare time she likes traveling and going on nature walks with her 2 children Taeona and Nazir. She also enjoys impulsive shopping for shoes and purses.
Meet Casie. Shes been with Chmura Orthodontics for 2 years. She works with patients throughout their ortho journey to help create beautiful, healthy smiles. She is also the invisalign submissions coordinator. Casie was a patient at Chmura Orthodontics when she was younger. Casie loves working at Chmura Orthodontics because of the positive energy between staff and patients. Her hobbies are having fun with friends and family, traveling and adventuring new places, and playing sports. Casie is an assistant coach for Bellevue Jr Sr. junior varsity basketball team. Casie also works alongside sister Jenna at Chmura Orthodontics. Casie would like to encourage people to keep on smiling each and everyday!!!
Meet Brianna. She enjoys being outdoors and loves wildlife. Her favorite pastime is ice fishing and spending time up north with her husband and kids. When shes not spending time with her family you can find her with her friends or crafting. She is fascinated by Orthodontics and cant wait to help people on their journey to get their dream smile.