Being able to helppeople achieve healthy, confident smiles is why I got into the profession of orthodontics. Whether it entails treating a simple malocclusion or working with an interdisciplinary team to address a cleft palate, achieving apositiveeffect onpeoples lives makes me smile. Being able to interact with many different peoplefrom different walks of lifemakes my job a lot of fun! It is an honor to come back to Maine and serve the families and communities that I grew up in.

My commitment to learning did not end when I finished my residency.Im constantly expanding my skills andknowledge, and taking continuing education courses in order to provide the best care to my patients. Staying current with the latest advances in technology and orthodontic techniques enables me to provide the highest quality and most advanced orthodontic care.

I am currently enrolled in the Invisalign master course and participate in weekly Invisalignwebinars. I also attend local, regional, and national orthodontic and dental meetings, and takecourses from the leading researchers and practitioners in the field.

I grew up in Veazie and currentlysplit my time between there and Portland. My wifeMeaganis finishing her residency in pediatric medicine at Maine Medical Center in Portland. We dont have childrenyet, but look forward to having them in the future. For now, we have a loving cat, Zoey.

When Imnot at the office, I enjoy time on a golf course, snowboarding at Sugarloaf, or surfing at Higgins Beach. Im also a die-hard Boston sports fan, but Tom Brady and the New England Patriots areprobably my favorite team to watch, with the Boston Bruins a close second. When I have time, I love to volunteer and help coach the goalies with the Maine Junior Black Bear Hockey Club, too!

Being an orthodontist is more than just a career;it enables me to playa small role inmy patients lives. Im able to build lasting friendships while maintaining a healthy balance of family and community. What I do gives people confidence, increases their self-esteem, and improves their health.

Living and working in a small community means I get to seemy patients in the office and around the area, at sporting and community events, school functions, and on the street. I am glad to be part of their lives, to sharein their accomplishments and keepup with each persons achievements in school, work, and personal lives.

Im a firm believer thathealthcare practitioners oweit to themselves as well as their patients to stay current on changes in their field. I am always learning, through continuing education, in order to practice the latest and most efficient, effective, and comfortable techniques. Continuing education enables me to grow and provide the best possible care.

I attend many local, regional, and national orthodontic and dental meetings everyyear. Taking courses at these gatherings keeps me abreast of new techniques, technologies, and materials. My patients can be assured theyre going toreceiveleading-edge care!

Im a Bangor native and now live in Veaziewith my wife and our Shiba Inu. My wife and I have raised three wonderful children: a son and two daughters, all of whom have finished college. Our son, Jameson, Dr. Jamie, has joined me in the practice.

I derivea lot of personal and professional satisfaction frombeing part of the cleft palate team. The change our treatment effectsin the lives of these children is remarkable. I very often see and care for these patients from infancy into their early 20s.

I enjoy meeting people and learning about their interests. Our patients and families are the best people, and I am glad to help themachieve a great smile. I work with patients doing adjustments, fitting bands, and inserting and removing appliances. I also take X-rays and work in the lab. My favorite moments are seeing the beautiful, genuine smiles when a patient finishes treatment! Im new to Hardy Orthodontics, having joined the team in 2016, and I love every minute here!

Outside of work, time with my family is important to me. I enjoy going to our camp in Lincoln during the summer, especially the camp fires! I love to travel, too, and look forward to my next adventures.

I love working with all our patients, but especially the kiddos! Its so much fun to get to know them and hear about their day and adventures. They always have me laughing! Its really amazing to watchkids grow up and see thembecome confident and happy with their smile. Ive been part of Hardy Orthodontics since 2000 and love being part of a great team!

My husband Troy and I have two wonderful children, Emily and Kyle, a grandson, Nathan, and a crazy yellow Lab, Remington. I love time at the camp in summer and watching my son play sports during the school year.

I enjoy talking with our patients and their families. Seeing a child grow into a young adult with a beautiful smile and a passion for caring for it is the best experience! I joined the practice in 1984; since Im amore than 30-year employee, Icare nowfor the children of the children we treated years ago! I assist during procedures, take digital X-rays, and teach proper oral hygiene. I update our OSHA control program and handle our inventory and ordering, too.

I owe my success and happiness to my grown children and two grandsons: We are a strong family of faith and love. I enjoy time outside throughout the year, whether at the barn with my two horses, lakeside camp fires, gardening, or keeping tabs on my Golden Retriever.

I enjoy working with and becoming friends with our patients. Seeing the beautiful smiles develop and watching a patient feel better about their appearance never gets old! Ive been with Hardy Orthodontics since 1998 and still love coming to work. I provide chairside assistance, and supportour patient and the doctor during procedures. I also work one-to-one with patients.

I am glad to work in a practice that creates better smiles for our patients and makes a difference in each persons life. Ive been here since 1986 and am happy aboutall the friendships Ive made. I schedule visits, answer the phones, and prepare documents for initial visits. I also handle referrals andcorrespondence, and order our office supplies.

I love helping our patients understand their insurance benefits andtheir treatment byanswering their questions. Seeing a person excited to start care and watching them achieve the smile theyve always wanted is so rewarding! I started with Hardy Orthodontics in 1981 and am so glad to see friends and neighbors at their visits. I handle our accounts receivable and payable, insurance matters, and financial contracts. Im here to help patients withwhatever they need.

My best friend and I have been married for two years now. Collectively, we have three children: I have a daughter and grandson and he has a son and daughter. Family is everything to us and our top priority. We love the outdoors, cooking, and going for long rides to enjoy natures beauty.

I like being part of an amazing teamall of us working together to improve smiles! Im a new team member, having joined the practice in 2016, and Ienjoygetting to know our patients and families. I schedule visits, verify insurance benefits, and collect, record, and post payments. I handle a variety of other clerical tasks, too.

My favorite times at Hardy Orthodontics are when we take off a patients braces and see the end result. Everyone is happy with their new smile and they cant stop sharing it! Ive been part of our team since 2003 and love working in a fun, supportive office with wonderful patients, doctors, and team members! I work chairside, to helpthe doctor with procedures while talking with our patient about what were doing.

When Im not at the office, I love time with my husbandMikeand our family. We havetwo children, daughter Sierra and son Michael II, and a handsome young grandson, Harland. My newest hobby is snuggling Harland! I have two yellow Labs and twogrand-dogs, as well.

I enjoy welcoming new patients and families to our practice. Its amazing to watch each patients self-esteem and confidence grow as they see their smile change. The best day is when we take off the braces and see a beautiful, healthy smile! Ive been part of Hardy Orthodontics since 2007 and cant imagine a happier, more positive place. I assist the doctors with various procedures and help patients with appliances.

I live in Orrington with my fiancMarcand young sonBrock. We have a Golden Doodle, Tucker, whos Brocks best buddy. We love summers here, especially when were camping, four wheeling, boating, and kayaking.

I joined the Hardy Orthodontics team in 1986. I love working in an orthodontic practice where we help people develop beautiful, strong smilesbased on their specific needs. We provide treatment that changes lives, but always focuson personal care and the connections we develop with our patients. I spend my days working in our lab, where I fabricate all the appliances that help our patients achieve beautiful, lasting smiles!

My husband of 30 years, Rob, and I live in Levant. We have three grown children and seven beautiful grandchildren. I enjoy gardening, quilting, and watching my oldest granddaughter Madison play basketball through the year.

Its a great feeling to see patients excited togeta new smile. Their enthusiasm is contagious, and I cant wait to see how happy theyll be when they finish! Im a new team member, having started in 2016, and am enjoying getting to know our patients and families. I change wires, assist with bonding and debonding, and work in the lab making retainers and pouring models. I also teach patients about oral hygiene and how to keep their smile healthy.

I enjoy getting to know our patients and parents; I try tohelpthem with anything they need. They end up being part of our family and I cheer when they accomplish their new smile! I handle a little bit of everything in the front office: answering phones, welcoming patients, data entry, account management, and processing insurance. I also order supplies, monitor the work flow, oversee billing and statements, and I even shovel snow!

Ellsworth is my hometown and I love living and working here. My husband and I like working on our historic home and spending time at our camp with our Golden Retrievers and Labs. I volunteer with the Ellsworth Historical Society and the City of Ellsworth Historic Preservation Commission. Im an active member of the Hancock County GenealogicalSociety and the Daughters of the American Revolution.

We are Dr. Lou (Dr. Louis Hardy) and Dr. Jamie (Dr. Jameson Hardy), and together, with our experienced team, we enjoy creating healthy and confident smiles in a fun, comfortable, and patient-centered environment. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality and state of-the-art orthodontic care to families in the greater Bangor community for more than 40 years. We are also excited to be going on our 10th year in the Ellsworth community! Our goal is to provide you, and your family, an orthodontic experience unlike the rest. Here, we make you our top priority and keep you involved at every step in your treatment.

We want our patients to feel absolutely confident about their smile, even during treatment. Affordable payment plans include Invisalign and Clear Braces as well. Even if Invisalign does not suite your lifestyle, we offer clear braces at the same cost to traditional metal braces. We want you to be able to choose the right type of braces for your needs and lifestyle.

We at Hardy Orthodontics believe you deserve the latest technological advances in orthodontic care. Say goodbye to goopy impressions with our latest iTero intra-oral scanner! In under 7 minutes we can create a non-invasive digital image of your smile to plan your treatment. We stay current on developments in our field through continuing education, and this ensures you receive the best treatment approach for your smile.