Dr. Bruner began specializing in orthodontics in 2002. Before orthodontics, Dr. Bruner attended Loma Linda University where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1998. After serving in the U.S. Army Dental Corps as a general dentist and flight surgeon for the 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks, Dr. Bruner left general dentistry in order to become a specialist in orthodontics. Dr. Bruner graduated with his masters degree and specialty certificate in orthodontics from the University of Louisville. After completing his last tour of duty, where he served as the Chief of Orthodontics at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Major Bruner and his family returned home to Redmond, Washington.
In July of 2007, Dr. Bruner purchased the orthodontic practice of Dr. Stanley Gile, who happened to be Dr. Bruners childhood orthodontist. The practice remains singularly focused on providing outstanding, compassionate care in a fun and family-friendly environment. The office is committed to using the latest, most technologically advanced and efficient treatment materials available today. These include braces with the Pitts 21 System, the Damon System and orthodontic treatment with Invisalign. The investment in technology and systems in our office works to make your orthodontic treatment as fast and comfortable as possible.
Dr. Bruner is a member of the American Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, Hawaiian Society of Orthodontists, Washington State Society of Orthodontists, Washington State Dental Association and the Seattle King County Dental Society. Dr. Bruner also served as a member of the recognized cleft lip and palate team in Hawaii and as a mentor in two ADA-accredited residency training programs. Currently Dr. Bruner continues to give back to the orthodontic profession as an adjunct professor teaching the next generation of dentists that are training to become orthodontists at UNLVs Orthodontic Residency Program.
Dr. Bruner was born and raised in Redmond. He went through the Lake Washington School Districts Quest program in elementary school, Rose Hill Junior High and graduated from Interlake High School in Bellevue. He met his wife Kathryn in college at Pacific Lutheran University, in Tacoma, WA. They have been married for 25 years, have three kids (Chaz, Hannah, and Malia), and enjoy living in Redmond. Dr. Bruner is actively involved in church, loves sports and music, and enjoys spending time with his family. He is also passionate about orthodontics and loves to make a difference in the lives of his patients.
Dr. Lindsey Helgen is passionate about orthodontics and loves providing the best care possible for her patients in Redmond and Duvall. Dr. Helgen has had extensive training making her an expert in her specialty of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. She provides comprehensive orthodontic care with braces and Invisalign and enjoys treating patients of all ages.
Dr. Helgen was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and graduated from Bellevue High School. An avid Husky fan since birth, she attended the University of Washington, where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. She then decided to pursue her dental education on the East Coast, attending the prestigious University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry, in Philadelphia. With a passion for orthodontics from an early age, Dr. Helgen was thrilled to be selected for specialty training at the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned her Certificate in Orthodontics.
Dr. Helgen has always enjoyed giving back to the community. During dental school, she planned several blood drives, health fairs, and multiple fundraisers for various charities. She also regularly provided dental screenings and oral health education for homeless women and children in the Philadelphia area throughout dental school and her orthodontic residency.
Dr. Helgen is a member of the American Association of Orthodontics, American Dental Association, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, Washington State Dental Association, Washington State Society of Orthodontists, and the Seattle King County Dental Society. Dr. Helgen is actively involved in continuing education.
We recognize that all our patients are unique and deserve to receive orthodontic care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding orthodontic experience every time you visit our practice.
Welcome to Bruner Orthodontics! Dr. Matthew Bruner is a board-certified orthodontist (a specialist in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics) in Redmond, WA and Duvall, WA. Our practice was started by Dr. Stan Gile and has been striving to provide the best orthodontic care to patients from Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland, Woodinville, Seattle, Sammamish, Fall City, Duvall, Carnation, and Monroe for more than three decades! We are pleased that you have decided to begin your orthodontic treatment with us.
Braces are an investment that will benefit you for the rest of your life. An improved smile helps build self-esteem, establishes facial balance and ideal function for your teeth and jaws, and allows for better long-term health. Our goal is for every patient to achieve a beautiful, healthy smile that will last a lifetime.
We provide the absolute best orthodontic treatment with bracesor Invisalign. Our different treatments include: comprehensive orthodontic treatment with Damon Smileor Invisalign, limited orthodontic treatment, early orthodontic treatment (Phase I braces), adult orthodontic treatment, orthognathic surgical treatment of severe malocclusions, and difficult interdisciplinary orthodontic treatment to help your dentist or team of dentists achieve the best results.
Bruner Orthodontics is an award-winning orthodontic office. The design is thoroughly high-tech, modern, comfortable, and thoughtfully crafted with you in mind. The office location is conveniently nestled in Redmond and just minutes away from downtown Bellevue, Kirkland, and Woodinville. We have patients that routinely seek us out for their orthodontic care and travel from Bothell-Everett, Monroe, Duvall, Carnation, Fall City, and Issaquah.
Although our state-of-the-art facility was built in 2009 and remodeled in 2014, the office has been in the same location since it began with Dr. Gile in 1980. The Bear Creek Professional Center has ample parking and is easy to find.