Looking for an orthodontist near me in Ann Arbor, MI? Orthodontists Dr. Laurie McNamara McClatchey and Dr. James McNamara at McNamaraOrthodontics specialize in state-of-the-art braces, metal braces, clear braces, ceramic braces,itero digital impressions, andInvisalign. We also offerearly orthodontic treatmentfor children, and full orthodontic treatment for teens, and adult orthodontics. When considering your investment which includes the cost of braces, thecost of Invisalign, and the time it takes to create your new smile, you can't put a price tag on a life-changing appearance that improves your long-term dental health.

Visit our convenient location today in Ann Arbor, MI. You will see for yourself McNamara Orthodontics offers effective and affordable braces serving Saline 48176, Chelsea 48118 , Dexter 48130 , Ypsilanti 48197, and Tecumseh 49286, MI.

Liz was born and raised in Traverse City, Michigan, where most of her family still resides. As a graduate of the University of Michigan Dental Hygiene program, her first job out of college was with an orthodontist. While this is slightly unusual for a hygienist, it proved to be fortuitous as she has worked for a total of eight orthodontists during her career.

She started in our office in 1982, working chairside directly with patients. While her duties keep her primarily at the front desk, you may see her occasionally working chairside with patients or helping with sterilization or lab work.

She says, I love our team because everyone genuinely cares about our patients and the quality of work we do. I take great pride in working with such high caliber doctors and staff. I find my position as office manager, as well as the field of orthodontics, to be fascinating because it continually challenges me to develop my skills in a variety of directions, involving science, technology, and human relations. We dont just straighten teeth, we change lives!

Laura grew up in Manchester Michigan. In 2014, she and her husband Seth, purchased their first home there. They love living out in the country, where they now have enough home renovation projects to keep them busy for the entirety of their mortgage. After high school, Laura attended both Washtenaw Community College and Siena Heights University, where she completed her bachelors degree in 2015.

Not knowing exactly what career path she wanted to take, she started exploring her options. Having extensive background in customer service, and a knack for organization, she knew she would thrive with McNamara Orthodontics.

Laura also prides herself in teaching ballet and Jazz to both children and adults. Shes been teaching since 2010, and now runs her own dance program in her hometown. Dance is Lauras creative outlet, and she finds working with children to be exceptionally rewarding. In her free time she loves taking on new projects around the house with her husband, visiting with her family, and hanging out with her two cats Scully and Lloyd.

Christine is an Ohio native. She attended the Dental Assisting Program in Maumee, Ohio in 2017. Upon graduation, she worked as a dental assistant in an orthodontic office before moving to North Carolina, where her husband Dylan was stationed as Active Duty Army. While in North Carolina, Christine worked in the front office as a patient representative and treatment coordinator for a general dentistry office.

The Army then brought her family to Michigan in 2020. Christine and her husband love spending time with their three children; two boys and a girl, along with two 2 dogs! She is very excited to get to jump back into orthodontics and to continue to work with patients on a personal level. We are very excited that she has joined our team as she brings experience and expertise that we value.

Lisa is a native of Michigan and grew up in Allen Park. She graduated in 2000 from the Dental Hygiene program at Wayne County Community College District. She lives in Allen Park, Michigan, with her husband Ron. They have two daughters.

My mom was a dental assistant, which is why I went into the dental field. I was also a dental assistant for three years prior to going into the dental hygiene program. I have always loved to make people laugh and smile, so this field was a perfect fit.

Lisa has been a perfect fit in our office since she joined us in 2003. One of Lisas favorite holidays is Halloween. She and her husband actually got married on Halloween in 2001, in Wonder Woman and Superman Costumes, respectively. Lisa also enjoys camping, concerts, golfing, vacationing and going to college and professional sporting events.

Julie has been an assistant in general dentistry for more years than she cares to put in print. She then decided to pursue a new challenge and was so happy to find it within the specialty of orthodontics. It has been a great experience learning the concepts of orthodontics. The doctors and staff are amazing; they are great teachers and very knowledgeable.

In her free time, Julie loves spending time with her boys, Josh and Aidan. If I am not at a sporting event, you can usually find me with my dog Fern or in my flower beds. I am happy to be a part of the McNamara orthodontic team.

Ellen has worked in the field of orthodontics for 16 years. She took a brief hiatus from dentistry for a few years to open a family restaurant and to spend more time with her daughters, Stephanie and Samantha. Both girls were patients of McNamara Orthodontics and over the years our team got to know Ellen.

Wynona, originally from Waterford, Michigan got her B.S. in Medical Technology from Michigan State University. Following graduation, she worked in a laboratory until she started her own business which she ran for 19 years. During this time, Wynona moved to South Lyon, Michigan, where she raised her two sons, both of whom are in Ph.D. programs.

In 2000, Wynona switch careers becoming a Certified Dental Assistant. I had the privilege of becoming an orthodontic technician and have been a CDA ever since. I am very excited to be part of McNamara Orthodontics and meeting new patients. Wynona resides in South Lyon. She enjoys traveling, music, reading, and education.

Jillian has been in dentistry since 2009 when she began working at McNamara Orthodontics. It was her first job following her dental assisting education at Washtenaw Community College. During her time here she also met her husband John while he was shadowing during dental school.

In 2014, Jillian graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in dental hygiene and in 2017 received her Masters in Education from the University of Missouri Kansas City. She was working as a hygienist when the opportunity to return to McNamara Orthodontics became a reality and she jumped at the chance to return.

Brittney is a native to Michigan and grew up in Lowell. While in high school, Brittney also attended Kent Career Technical Center where she took cosmetology and culinary classes. Brittney now lives in South Lyon with her husband Ronnie and three kids Ethan, Ellie, and Kaden.

Brittney enjoys spending her summers on Lake Chemung, and the winters visiting with family up north. She has extensive experience in customer service but says shes never had a more rewarding job than this one. Working at McNamara orthodontics has been such a privilege. The doctors and co-workers are amazing and have such a passion for teaching! I couldnt feel more blessed to be a part of this team!

Tiffany was born in Warren, Michigan. Her family moved often during her childhood and she graduated from high school in Missouri. Following high school, Tiffany returned to Michigan, moving to Gaylord. Tiffany graduated from North Central Michigan College with an Early Childhood Education degree. She worked as a paraprofessional at a private school and planned to become an educator, but later found that career path was not the one in her heart. It was her aunt who suggested a career in the dental field and it really ignited her interest. Tiffany successfully earned her Registered Dental Assisting license at Northwestern Michigan College. She then worked for two years at a general dental office in northern Michigan.

Tiffany met her husband Jay while in school. Later, Jay moved to the Ann Arbor area to pursue a career in the culinary arts. Tiffany joined him here after their marriage in 2019. We were thrilled to have Tiffany join our team shortly thereafter.

What I love about working in the dental field is being able to give patients confidence in their smile. Growing up I never had a perfect smile and I want to be able to help patients who are going through the same problem as I am. I would like to thank Dr. Jim and Dr. Laurie for giving me the opportunity to join the team and help build confidence to everyone.

Thanks to todays advances in orthodontic technology, McNamara Orthodontics can provide our patients with more options when it comes to wearing braces than ever before. While regular metal braces are still widely used, clear braces and Invisalign are becoming increasingly popular with both teens and adults.

Traditional metal braces are the most common type of braces and are smaller and more comfortable today than ever before. Made of high-grade stainless steel, metal braces straighten your teeth using metal brackets and archwires. With metal braces, you have the option of adding colored elastics (rubber bands) for a more unique and colorful smile.

Ceramic braces are made of clear materials that are less visible on your teeth than metal braces. For this reason, ceramic braces are used mainly on older teenagers and adult patients who have aesthetic concerns. While they are visually less prominent, they do require more attention to oral hygiene as ceramic braces are larger than metal braces. The only drawback to ceramic brackets is that they are more fragile, and the elastic ties can discolor between orthodontic visits with certain foods and smoking.

Clear aligners (such as Invisalign) use a series of clear, removable, and comfortable aligners to straighten your teeth. Not only are the aligners less noticeable, they are removable, so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment, plus brushing and flossing are less of a hassle. The aligners are comfortable and have no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment.