West Des Moines, IA orthodontist, Dr. James T. Stork is devoted to creating your sensational Stork Smile! Deciding to become an orthodontist was an easy career choice. Before college, Dr. Stork used his high school graduation money so that he could get braces to straighten his teeth.Dr. Stork loved his experience at the orthodontist and the confidence his new smile gave him. At that point he knew he had to become an orthodontist to change lives by providing sensational smiles while building relationships that last a lifetime.

Dr. Stork received his Bachelor of Science degree at Northern Illinois University. He then graduated as thevaledictorian of his dental school class from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Stork was then honored to bethe only dentist accepted to the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota from nearly100 applicants,in 2008 for his three years of orthodontic training.

Dr. Stork always loves to have fun and enjoy life to the fullest. When he is not singing for his patients and creating sensational Stork Smiles, Dr. Stork is excited to try new things! Dr. Stork has been indoor skydiving, rock-climbing and bungee jumping. He hasalsoparticipated in Fear Factor at Universal Studios, volunteered on a dental mission trip to a remote area in Mexico andserves in church weekend retreats.

Continuing to learn the latestorthodontic techniques, as well as grow personally is extremely important to Dr. Stork. He continually exceeds the states minimum continuing education requirements. Even during his orthodontic training he spent an additional 420 hours doing extra training and traveling that was not required. He is committed to making your orthodontic experience exceptional by delivering sensational smiles in a fun atmosphere while offering the latest in technology and the most advanced treatment techniques.

Dr. Stork understands the importance of a smile you can share with confidence. Additionally, he wants you to feel confident with your decision to get our Des Moines Invisalign aligners to achieve your best smile ever.

Have you ever wanted to go somewhere where everybody knows your name? Walk through the doors at Stork Orthodontics in West Des Moines, Iowa (IA) and that is exactly what youll get. We know that you are the most important part of what we do. Each of our team members is excited to welcome you to the Stork Orthodontics family.

Our highly trainedteam works exceptionally hardto best serve you. Ourteam members consistently exceed the continuing education requirements to ensure the orthodontic treatment you receive is sensational.

Melanie grew up in Des Moines and attended Iowa State University (Go, Cyclones!!). She loves spending time with family and keeps busy traveling with her husband and her daughters, Peyton and Gillian. She also loves animals, including her two cats. Melanie has a passion for customer service and making others smile!

Emma grew up in Des Moines and is the youngest of four children. She graduated from Roosevelt High School and studied business at Des Moines Area Community College. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family (including her adorable cat, Shyla) and friends. She also loves to meet new people. Emma is happy to be part of an amazing team with GREAT patients!

Brooke was born in Georgia and grew up in Kentucky. She became interested in orthodontics after getting her own braces as an adult and spending time in the office. She enjoys spending time with her family including her husband, Jordan, two cats, Princess and Oliver, and dog, Kane. She is obsessed with Dave Matthews Band and working out at Burn Boot Camp!

Maiya received on the job training before obtaining her dental assistant certification. She loves spending time with her family and fur babies. In her free time, Maiya enjoys going to Iowa Hawkeyes games and watching movies. Maiya also enjoys creating relationships with all of our amazing patients while she helps them achieve their sensational smiles!

Sarah lives in Granger and received on the job training before receiving her dental assistant certification. She enjoys spending time with her husband and three daughters and son, working out, and reading. She is a (major) fan of Shinedown and the LA Chargers, and provides sensational Stork smiles.

Jazmine was born in Des Moines but grew up in Illinois. Jazmine now lives in West Des Moines with her two daughters, Ava and Aubrey. She enjoys crafting and painting. She also enjoys collecting houseplants, and her collection is growing! Her favorite time of the year is fall when she can go to the pumpkin patch and eat apple cider donuts! One of her favorite things is traveling to Chicago and Texas to visit family and friends!

Chloe comes to us from Alabama where she was born and raised. She moved to Bondurant in 2018. Chloe and her husband, Tyler, have a daughter, Elizabeth, and a son, Ethan. Her favorite animals are dogs, and they have a Weimaraner named Molly Mae. She is an adventure enthusiast and loves meeting people and trying new things! Some of her favorite things to do in her spare time are doing her nails, cooking, and cheering for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide.

Katie moved here from the Quad Cities. She enjoys playing all sports especially volleyball and golf. Her favorite time of the year is summer when she can kayak and do all things outdoors. She also enjoys cooking and working out at burn boot camp! Her personality is contagious and is always being silly.

Megan was born in Gold Beach, Oregon and enjoys visiting her family as much as possible. She and her husband, Cody, have two kids Theia and Remi. And their rescue cat, Frank. Megan holds a bachelors degree in marketing from Buena Vista University, and has previous experience as a marketing assistant and a center supervisor. She enjoys yoga, shopping, cooking, and any kind of water activity!

Ali grew up in West Des Moines and graduated from Iowa State University. She lives in Beaverdale with her boyfriend, Dakota, their golden retriever, Lou and their cat Benny. In her spare time, she enjoys working out and going out to eat especially on taco Tuesday! You know when Ali is around because she is always singing.

Emily grew up in small town Carroll, IA. Sports are a very big part of Emilys life and she enjoys doing all sports! She played basketball at Minnesota West in Worthington, MN and Waldorf University in Forest City, IA. Emily now lives in Urbandale with her sister Marissa and their dogs, Cooper and Winnie. Emily loves spending time outside playing with Cooper and soaking up all the sunshine!

Jenna was born and raised in Illinois. She attended Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois for Dental Hygiene. After practicing hygiene for years, she began lecturing about dental risk factors to doctors and teams around the country and Canada. Orthodontics has become a passion of Jennas. She loves being a part of delivering sensational service and smiles that boost patients confidence and truly changes their lives. She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, traveling, trying new things, and exploring Des Moines.

You make decisions daily that affect the outcome of your childs life. Some of the biggest decisions are purchasing a car, paying for college and braces. Braceswill truly change your childs life and their future. A constant question in the back of every parents mind is: how do I help ensure these are the best years of my childs life? So many firsts will happen while in your care: first day of middle school, first presentation in class, first date, first kiss, first job. The real world will take over soon enough. Theres no reason to let your childs smile ruin any of this. When they look back at these years, every mom and dad hopes their child will have wonderful memories. But a crooked or spaced smile can blemish these smiles unnecessarily, because orthodontics canquickly and easily give them a sensational smile that will last a lifetime.

Orthodontic exams, not braces, are recommended when a child turns age 7. This exam allows Dr. Stork to assess any potential obstacles to your childs growth and development. Treatment at an early age can be more minimally invasive which can save your child time in treatment later, save permanent teeth from being extracted, and can even help avoid future jaw surgery. There is no need to worry or feel like a bad parent if your child is over age 7. Just be sure to call and schedule yourStork Smile Assessment today so that Dr. Stork can evaluate if treatment should be begin now. The best part is that your Stork Smile Assessment is FREE!

During the middle school years or between the ages of 10-13 can be the best time to begin orthodontic treatment. During this time your child is still growing which allows for easier tooth movement and jaw alignment that may not be possible without surgeries or extractions if treatment begins later in life.

As we age, our teeth will always want to shift or move. While you may have passed on orthodontic treatment as a child, regardless of reason, you may be noticing youre biting your lip or cheek when you eat, you have spaces where you didnt before, or your mouth just feels a little crowded. You may just be searching for a more aesthetically pleasing smile. Dr. Stork and his team are here for you! They will do all they can to give you a great smile that you love to show off. It is NEVER too late to get braces. Just ask Dr. Storks oldest patient, who recently celebrated their 85th birthday!

Many adults are hesitant about getting orthodontic treatment. Some are concerned about the investment of time and money, many others are concerned about wearing braces and how they will look while in treatment. You many share some of these concerns as well. Stork Orthodontics offers several types of braces that are more discreet that traditional metal braces. Options include Damon System Braces, ceramic braces, and Invisalign. We want to assure you, it is never too late to get the smile youll love for years to come!