To become an orthodontist, you must be a dentist first. Orthodontists attend four years of regular dental school, but then spend another two-to-three years of additional specialty training in orthodontics. They are experts in the art and science of moving teeth into the ideal positions to create beautiful, healthy smiles.

Orthodontics is a specialized area of dentistry that is best performed by an orthodontist. Although some general dentists advertise that they can provide orthodontic treatment with braces or Invisalign, general dentists do not have the specialty training that orthodontists have. You wouldn't ask your general physician to perform a complicated heart or lung procedure you would visit a cardiovascular or pulmonary specialist. In the same way, instead of seeing a general dentist for your orthodontic procedure, you should seek the expert care of an orthodontic specialist.

Besides a beautiful smile, there are other reasons to seek orthodontic treatment. Misaligned teeth and/or an incorrect bite are problems that may affect more than just the appearance of your smile. The following oral conditions can usually be corrected or improved by orthodontic treatment:

Drs. James C. Hull, J. Turner Hull and Grant G. Coleman are orthodontic specialists that combine impeccable patient care with unbeatable results. For over 25 years, our orthodontists have provided the people of Charlotte and Union County with quality and affordable treatment, helping to create smiles that will last a lifetime. We invite you to contact one of our orthodontic offices with your questions and concerns. From the doctors and staff, we look forward to meeting you and your family!

Drs. Hull & Coleman understand why most people come to the orthodontist to have a beautiful, attractive smile. Some dental professionals would have you believe that delivering that amazing smile isn't that difficult, but the reality is that it takes special training, detailed treatment planning and expertise to deliver a smile that is not only beautiful but that also gives each patient attractive facial balance, the ability to age gracefully and a healthy, functioning bite. You'll find that exceptional training and expertise with Drs. Hull & Coleman.

Dr. James Hull, Dr. Grant Coleman and Dr. Turner Hull treat each and every patient like the unique individual they are with different desires and goals, different teeth and different facial features. And each treatment they design is customized to give each patient the most attractive smile possible in an efficient, comfortable and caring way. Drs. Hull & Coleman utilize modern technology and diagnostic methods to attempt to avoid treatments that involve the removal of permanent teeth or jaw surgery whenever possible.

So just what is the Hull & Coleman difference? It's the personalized care you deserve delivered in a warm, friendly environment. It's cutting-edge technology supported by years of experience. It's the comfort of a local, family-owned practice. The Hull & Coleman difference is why countless children, teens and adults have chosen our office to give them the smile they've always wanted.

You can trust us to communicate with you honestly and openly, giving you our best advice based on current scientific evidence and years of experience. We want you to be comfortable with our treatment recommendations, and we encourage you to ask questions regarding any aspect of your treatment at any time.

Excellence in treatment alone is not enough. We believe in giving you superior customer service and want your orthodontic experience to be fantastic. From the people we employ to the design of our office, we have made every effort to make you feel welcome and at home. We offer fresh hot coffee, tea and cocoa in our reception room. We give our patients the doctors' home phone numbers in case of an after-hours emergency. We call you to check on you after you start your treatment. We do all these things and more to give you the best treatment experience possible.

You can be confident that your treatment is customized just for you. Everyone is different, and our experienced doctors customize each treatment plan for each patient based on their needs and desires. We practice facially-driven treatment planning to customize each patient's care to maximize their facial and dental esthetics. We also take pride in the relationships that we build with our patients and their families, and we have a great time getting to know our patients over the course of their treatment.

Excellent treatment demands excellent materials, so we only use the highest quality braces and wires. We are also experts in Invisalign and Invisalign Teen, the highest quality clear aligner system for 'invisible' orthodontic treatment.

We are constantly implementing new techniques and materials into our practice to make your treatment more comfortable and more efficient. Safe, digital X-rays, digital models of your teeth, superelastic wires, Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, and low-profile braces are just some of the innovations we have put to work for you.

OurArboretum Office is conveniently located in the heart of south Charlotte, right at the intersection of Providence Road and Highway 51 in Arboretum Professional Park.This office isconvenient to Ballantyne, Pineville, Matthews, SouthPark and Union County.

Your first visit to our office is designed to be informative and educational, where we discuss your desires, needs and treatment options. Our doctors will let you know the optimal time to begin orthodontic treatment, and if it is appropriate to wait, we will suggest annual or semi-annual observation visits until the time is right to begin. We will never pressure you to start treatment only give you our best recommendations to provide you with the best treatment possible.

We look forward to meeting you on your first visit to our office. During this time, we will help you get acquainted with our office and learn about your orthodontic treatment. We understand that each patient's orthodontic treatment is different, and we promise to give you the personal attention you deserve. Your first orthodontic visit will consist of an examination and discussion of potential treatment options. This important visit will address your orthodontic needs to determine if this is the proper time to begin treatment.

You are now able to provide your patient history before you arrive at the office. You may download the Patient Acquaintance form in either Microsoft Word or in PDF format. You will need to install the Adobe Reader to view PDF files. We have provided a link to that program below. It only takes a couple minutes to install using their easy online instructions.

There are many dentists and orthodontists out there today who advertise that they offer 'discount' or 'cheap' orthodontic treatment. While you certainly want to save money when you can, simply choosing an orthodontic provider because they advertise lower prices is something of which a patient should be wary. After all, you want to have outstanding results that can last you the rest of your life, and you only have one opportunity to have your orthodontic treatment done correctly. It 's therefore extremely important to choose a provider with excellent clinical and diagnostic skills, a good reputation and proven results.

If you choose your orthodontist solely because he or she offers the least expensive orthodontic treatment available, you may very well be sacrificing quality. The saying 'You get what you pay for,' is true even in orthodontics, and what you are paying for is the final result of your smile and bite. Remember, you are not buying braces or Invisalign those are simply tools that the orthodontist uses to straighten your teeth. What you are paying for is the skill level of the doctor and staff that are taking care of you. Your final orthodontic result is directly dependent on the doctor that is diagnosing and treating your case. So, selecting the doctor that is going to give you the best result not the cheapest fee is what is most important in deciding who will deliver your orthodontic care.

You should be especially careful if you are considering having a general dentist provide your orthodontic care instead of an orthodontist. While some general dentists do advertise that they can provide orthodontic treatment, they do not have the specialty training that orthodontists have. Orthodontists are dentists first but they then spend an additional two-to-three years in an orthodontic residency focused solely on orthodontic theory and practice, facial orthopedics, dental and facial esthetics and the biomechanics of tooth movement. Orthodontists are experts in the art and science of moving teeth into their most esthetic and functional positions to deliver a smile that is beautiful and a bite that is as close to ideal as possible.

You can be confident that when you choose Drs. Hull & Coleman for your orthodontic treatment, you 're making a great choice. Dr. James Hull, Dr. Grant Coleman and Dr. Turner Hull have been providing the people of Charlotte and Union County with impeccable orthodontic care and excellent results for years. Their focus is on quality so that their patients can have beautiful and functional smiles that can last a lifetime. Our doctors do not sacrifice quality to provide quick or 'cheap' orthodontic treatment; instead they set an example of excellence that is steadfast and unwavering. When you trust us for your orthodontic treatment, you will receive the personalized, attentive care you deserve so that you can have a smile that you 'll be proud of for life.