We take great pride in helping to create your best smile. Dr. Henry G. Griggs, Jr. and his professional team strive to provide the highest quality, efficient treatment in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. Our offices are conveniently located in the Monrovia community of the greater Huntsville area and between The Square and Athens-Limestone Hospital in Athens, Alabama.

We believe our patients deserve the best in orthodontic technology and procedures, and are pleased to offer advanced braces, including self-ligating braces, Lingual (MTM) Braces and clear aligners. Clear aligners are a popular choice for adults concerned about the appearance of braces during normal daily activities. Whatever your goals for treatment maybe, our doctors will work with you to ensure you obtain optimal results.

Our patients are our greatest asset. We seek to develop long-lasting, trusting friendships with each patient. You initial exam is complimentary to you! We welcome referrals and look forward to seeing you!

Dr. Henry G. Griggs, Jr. was raised in Florence, AL. After graduating from Coffee High School in 1993, he attended Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. In 1997, he graduated cum laude with a Bachelors degree in Philosophy. His interest in health professions led him to attend the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. He graduated from Alabamas Dental School in 2001 with the highest of honors and was elected into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, a national honor dental society, which is awarded to the top 10% of each graduating class.

Dr. Griggs then joined the United States Air Force and served his country as an officer and a general dentist. He was fortunate to begin his service with a three-year tour at Ramstein AFB, Germany. He completed his duty with a one-year assignment to Tyndall AFB in Panama City, Florida.

He returned to his home state to further his studies in Orthodontics at UAB, where in April of 2008 he received his degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics after three-years of intensive study. He received his Masters degree in clinical dentistry during this time as well.

He is a second generation orthodontist and frequently consults with his father, Dr. H Gilman Griggs of Florence, to better serve his patients through the wisdom gained from 35 years of active orthodontic practice.

Dr. Henry Griggs, and wife Martha, live in Athens and have a daughter, Gigi, and a son, Gilman. His free time is spent mostly on family activities including travel, running, biking, hiking, yard work and playing on the water. He is an active member of Athens First United Methodist Church and the Athens Rotary Club.

Our team is made up of dedicated dental health professionals who want to give you a smile of which you can be proud. They understand all of the different options we offer so that they can help you decide the best way to straighten your teeth.

Our entire team is also dedicated to learning everything about orthodontic care. We are proud to offer the latest advances in orthodontics by staying up to date with the field. Our staff is constantly learning new techniques as they come out. We pride ourselves on our team. Its members are very knowledgeable and helpful. They are also ready to help any way they can.