City: Plano
Looking for an orthodontist in Plano? From Willow Bend and Legacy West to Downtown Plano and Los Rios, you have plenty of choices. This page helps you compare them the smart way: by who owns each practice, whether the orthodontist is board certified, and what they actually treat.
How much do braces and Invisalign cost in Plano?
Metal & ceramic braces
The workhorse option, and the most flexible for complex cases.
Invisalign & clear aligners
Discreet and removable. Popular with Plano teens and adults.
Do Medicaid and CHIP cover braces in Texas?
Only in limited cases, and only for kids. Texas Medicaid and CHIP cover orthodontics for patients under 21 through Texas Health Steps, but just when braces are medically necessary, such as a cleft palate or another serious functional problem. Routine or cosmetic alignment is not covered, and prior authorization is always required.
Braces, Invisalign, or clear aligners?
Kids and teens often do great with traditional braces, especially for bigger bite corrections, while plenty of Plano adults lean toward Invisalign because it is barely noticeable at work and comes out at dinner. Clear aligners, including newer systems like Angel Aligners, sit in between. The right pick depends on your case, your routine, and your budget, and a good consultation will walk you through all three.
Private practice or corporate group?
It is the question almost nobody tells you to ask, and it shapes your experience more than you would expect. At a privately owned office, the orthodontist treating your kid is usually the same person whose name is on the door. Corporate-backed offices can be a fine fit too, often with longer hours and several locations, though their plans sometimes follow company playbooks. There is no universally right answer, only the one that fits your family.
Elate Orthodontics
Just north of Plano, Elate Orthodontics is a privately owned practice that many Plano families happily drive to, with offices in Frisco and The Colony. It is led by husband-and-wife orthodontists Dr. Kevin Baharvand, a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, and Dr. Julia Kang, both trained at Boston University, who treat everything from early and teen cases to Invisalign, Angel Aligners, and complex airway-focused and surgical care. Learn more at elateorthodontics.com.
Who owns the orthodontists in Plano?
Here is every Plano practice in our directory, grouped by who owns it. Tap any name for the full profile.
Orthodontists across Plano neighborhoods
Plano is large, so most families choose by what is close. You will find practices serving these areas and ZIP codes:
Nearby, it is an easy drive to Frisco, The Colony, or Prosper if an office there fits your schedule better.
How to pick the right Plano orthodontist
Start with board certification. Becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics is voluntary, so the orthodontists who earn it are showing they went the extra mile. From there, ask how consultations work, what happens when a bracket pops off the night before a big event, and whether they actually offer the treatment you want. Then trust your gut after the first visit.
