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Braces & Invisalign Near You in Durham, Chapel Hill, Mebane & Roxboro

Free consultation. Same-day start if you're ready. Affordable monthly payments at all four North Carolina locations.

Invisalign Diamond Plus — Top 1% of providers nationwide
· 3 board-trained orthodontists · 4 locations across the Triangle · Free consults, no pressure

Why Patients Choose Smith & Heymann Orthodontics

Top 1% Invisalign providers.

Drs. Smith, Heymann and Skillestad are Invisalign Diamond Plus providers — the top 1% in the country — which makes us the leading Invisalign provider in the Durham, Chapel Hill, Mebane and Roxboro area.

Orthodontists, not general dentists.

Out of every 100 dental school graduates, only about six become orthodontists. Our doctors each completed 11 years of training, including a three-year orthodontic residency.

Your first visit is free.

A full exam, digital photos and X-rays, and a personalized treatment plan — at no cost and with no pressure to start.

Same-day start.

If you're ready, you can begin Invisalign or braces the same day as your free consultation.

Every age welcome.

Children, teens and adults — about one in four of our patients is an adult.

Comfortable, modern treatment.

Damon self-ligating braces and shape-memory NiTi wires mean fewer adjustments and a more comfortable experience than braces used to be.

Meet our Talented Team of Doctors

Dr. J. Dempsey Smith

Dr. Smith is a native of North Carolina, valedictorian of his high school, top of his class in dental school & lauded graduate of UNC. His passion for people and what orthodontics can accomplish to improve their lives that really sets him apart.

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Dr. Gavin Heymann

Dr. Heymann was born and raised in the Chapel Hill/Durham area. He graduated from Chapel Hill High School and pursued his undergraduate education at UNC Chapel Hill, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in biology.

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Dr. Katya Skillestad

Dr. Skillestad grew up just south of Charlotte, North Carolina, but she was actually born in the former USSR and came to the United States as a baby. She loves seeing patients lives transformed and confidence improved with their new smiles.

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Treatment Options at All Four Locations

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Invisalign® clear aligners

Removable, nearly invisible, and planned by a Diamond Plus provider. Popular with adults and teens who don't want visible braces.

Damon® metal braces

Modern, lighter, lower-profile brackets that move teeth efficiently with fewer visits.

Damon® clear braces

Ceramic brackets that blend with your tooth color for a discreet fixed option.

Orthodontics for all ages

Early evaluation for children, teen braces and aligners, and adult treatment.

Dental Monitoring

Scan from your phone between visits, so you drive to the office less often.

Affordable Orthodontics Near You — What It Costs

Cost depends on your treatment plan, so we quote it after your free exam — no surprises, and no obligation. We'll also verify your orthodontic insurance before you start, file your benefit for you and help you get the most out of it.

Payment options include:

A discount when you pay in full
In-office financing with interest-free monthly payments after a down payment
Flexible down payments you help set, to fit your family's budget
Third-party financing options with low monthly payments and, if approved, zero down

We work with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Delta Dental, Guardian, Humana, MetLife, United Healthcare, Tricare and many more. Don't see yours? Call us — we'll check it for you.

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Starting Is Easy — Here's Exactly What Happens

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Book your free consult.

Fill out the form or call. We'll confirm a time at the office nearest you.

Meet the team.

Digital photos and X-rays — no goopy impressions — then a private consult with your orthodontist to walk through your plan, timeline and cost.

Decide with no pressure.

Start the same day if you're ready, or take the information home and think it over.

What Patients Near You Say

"It was hands down the easiest orthodontics I've ever participated in. I actually really enjoyed having braces. It was really as painless as it could be!"

– Kerry –

"Effective and easy Invisalign treatment, painlessly and quickly solved a lifelong issue with my teeth. Communicated the plan and monitored the progress toward a highly satisfactory result."

– James –

"The staff is amazing. Everyone was so kind and uplifting. You aren't going to find better people!"

– Alexis –

Our Work –
Before & Afters

There is no reason to wait to change your life. A transformed smile will give you brand new confidence, just like the team at Smith and Heymann did for these patients.

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