Dr. James Unger is a Missouri native with over 40 years of experience! He takes a caring approach to each and every case he sees, and the result of his thoughtfulness and expertise is apparent in the beautiful results.

Dr. Unger loves to see the joy in patients when they finally get to see their amazing smile after treatment! His practice prides itself on caring, dedicated staff who are committed to providing the best care possible for every patient. His long career in orthodontics has allowed him to be part of a vibrant, thriving practice which has grown all through the 41 years he has been in business. For 14 years and counting, Unger Orthodontics has been named one of the Best Orthodontic Practices in the St. Louis area!

Dr. Unger recently celebrated his 50th anniversary with his wife Barb, and enjoys the time they can spend with their three children and seven grandchildren. When hes not in the office, Dr. Unger enjoys all types of water sports at Lake of the Ozarks, and spending time in his woodworking shop during the winter months.

At Unger Orthodontics, we believe that your healthy, beautiful smiles starts and ends with teamwork. Every member of our team is dedicated to providing you with a fantastic experience and creating your beautiful smile. Each time you walk through the door you will be greeted with a warm and friendly face. Our goal is to provide the highest level of care for you and your family.

Unger Orthodontics strives to help everyone achieve their goals when it comes to the appearance and health of their smile. That's why we offer a variety of treatment options like braces for teens and adults, Invisalign and other clear aligners, as well as an observational program designed just for kids. All treatment is performed with the utmost care by passionate, professional staff and an experienced, top-rated orthodontist.

Wearing braces is one of the best ways to straighten your teeth and improve your smile. At Unger Orthodontics, we give patients plenty of options, with numerous types of braces to choose from. We'll help you determine the best braces treatment to meet your specific needs and goals.

Silver colored metal braces are the most common type of orthodontic treatment, and one of the most effective tools we have for correcting your smile. These metal braces or brackets are composed of durable, long-lasting metals like stainless steel. They are bonded to the front of your teeth and serve as an anchor for wires that will move your teeth. As you move along in your treatment, the wires will be changed out to straighten your teeth to the desired result. Sometimes, your doctor may prescribe elastics or rubber bands to be worn during treatment to help correct your bite.

Traditional metal braces are one of the most common orthodontic treatments for patients of all ages. They use metal brackets, an archwire and elastics to apply pressure that shifts your teeth into place.

Clear aligners like Invisalign are a popular alternative to traditional braces. They use custom-made, clear plastic trays to gradually shift the teeth into place. The trays are virtually invisible, with no metal wires, brackets or elastics. They are also removable, so you can take them out to eat, drink, brush and floss.

We typically treat teens and adults with clear aligners, but these devices may also be a good fit for children who have lost most of their baby teeth. The majority of patients can expect to wear clear aligners for about 12 months.

Patients near St. Peters and Perryville, Missouri, trust Unger Orthodontics for top-quality braces treatment. With more than 40 years of orthodontic experience, Dr. Unger and his team have the expertise to help you achieve the smile you've always wanted.

We use braces treatment on patients of all ages to correct bite problems and straighten teeth. We also customize your treatment to achieve your desired results as quickly as possible. When you come to us for service, you can count on an exceptional patient experience from start to finish.