Great team of orthodontists and technicians! Always made my kids feel comfortable. Staff is…read moreprofessional, incredibly knowledgeable and warm. The office is comfortable and the coffee and soft-baked cookies were a huge bonus for parents!

No!!! Rude!! I went in for a consultation because I was referred to by my dentist who assumed me…read morethey were the best in Ellisville. I met with the tech who shoved this obnoxious mouth piece in to open my mouth more so she could actually take pictures with her camera. I told her it hurt and she continued. The orthodontist then came in and told me there would be another consultation fee that insurance does not cover, of 850.00 just to have a meeting between her, my dentist and myself. We take card. She then proceeded to tell me how much of an overbite I had and it's not guaranteed braces would fix it. She also rudely said I have a speech impediment and I needed to go to speech therapy!! I was horrified! I left the office almost in tears, because I speak very clearly and absolutely have no speech impediment. They said it would be about 7, 000.00 not including the 850.00 for the consultation!!! They are a CASH COW!! They're rude, obnoxious and out for money! That's it. Don't go here!

So glad our family chose Borello Orthodontics! I went to 4 other Orthos, and let my kiddo choose…read morewho he felt the most comfortable with, personality wise, before choosing . The whole staff here is the best! I decided to get braces here also, so we're in the office a lot and I feel like I'm coming to visit friends when I come on here! De. Borello is a hoot, and we all adore him! The girls that work in the office are so friendly and take time to chat with you. Good, genuine, Customer Service is hard to find these days! Highly recommend Borello, if you haven't made your mind up about who's gonna do you or your families orthodontic work!

I am so glad I chose Dr. Borello as my orthodontist. I had a front tooth implant and some bonding…read moredone and he knew exactly what to do to ensure my journey with braces would be a good one. I loved coming in every appointment and I trusted him and his staff completely. A year and a half later my teeth are perfect! It's such a fun atmosphere and honestly, at times, I was a little jealous I didn't work there.

Dr. Ries and his staff were excellent from start to finish. My son's teeth were a little more…read morecomplicated to fix and they took the time to make sure he got the proper care. All of our visits were very efficient, and the staff was always helpful in explaining what was being done. We sent all 3 of our kids to Dr. Ries and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an orthodontist.

I really appreciate Dr Ries and his staff! They have been wonderful to my son. The staff is always…read morefriendly and Dr Ries is very personable and kind. My son and I had a lot of questions and Dr Ries was very patient and answered every question. He treats my son like he is a partner in his own treatment. Dr Ries always comes out to talk to me, at the end of every visit. We visited other orthodontist office and felt that Dr Ries cared the most! And his price was great too!

My daughter and now my son have gotten their braces here. The staff is very friendly and…read moreknowledable. I highly recommend them.

We went with Bankhead & Firth Orthodontics for my daughter's second set of braces, and…read moreunfortunately, based on our experience, I would not recommend them. If anyone is considering them and would like details about our experience, please feel free to message me directly. My daughter is only 12 years old, and last week she had to have permanent veneers placed on her six front teeth because of the damage to them. As her mom, I am absolutely devastated. It was her first day of 7th grade. Instead of celebrating the beginning of a new school year, we spent three hours at the dentist's office having her six front teeth restored. At 12 years old, this is something she will now have to deal with for the rest of her life. What makes this especially difficult for me is that she was seen monthly throughout her orthodontic treatment. At her routine dental appointment approximately six months earlier, her dentist did not identify this damage. During the months that followed, we continued taking her to her regular orthodontic appointments. We were never told that her braces needed to be removed because her teeth were at risk of permanent damage. Thankfully, we also continued her regular dental care. It was her dentist who discovered the extent of the damage and recommended that her braces be removed immediately. I hate to think about how much worse this could have become had we not kept that routine dental appointment. For her first set of braces, we used Embrace Your World Orthodontics and had a much better and more professional experience. I'm sharing this because I wish another parent had shared an experience like ours with me before we made our decision. And parents, please don't let a FREE fancy toothbrush be what sells you on an orthodontist. Ask questions that matter: Does the orthodontist communicate with your child's dentist during treatment? What happens if they begin seeing signs of enamel damage or decay? At what point will they recommend stopping treatment or removing the braces to protect the permanent teeth? How and when will YOU be notified? In our experience, we did not receive the communication or warning that I believe our daughter needed. After the damage was discovered, we were extremely disappointed with how our concerns were addressed and with the responsibility we felt was placed back on us. My daughter cannot get her natural tooth enamel back. She is 12 years old and now has permanent restorations on six front teeth. No free toothbrush could ever make that worth it. As parents, we put an enormous amount of trust in the professionals caring for our children. We expect to be alerted when there is a serious problem so that we can make informed decisions and protect our children's health. I only wish we had been given that opportunity sooner.

New to the area and chose Dr Hellman for my dentist Just came back from first visit and was very…read moreimpressed with staff and Dr Hellman. Leslie made me feel welcome and comfortable as she did the X-rays. Lucy was exceptional as a hygienist- best cleaning ever. Entire team worked together well - great experience.

10 yrs ago, my daughter fell in a creek...and lost all viable front teeth. It has been 10 years of…read morepain and adjustments and disappointments. TODAY WAS A BANNER DAY! Dr. Hellmann worked on our daughter today and her life will never be the same! We FULLY expected drama and tears today, but my daughter was BEAMING and staring in the mirror, flinging her hair! She even went to the gym tonight! We are all shocked at how truly painless this has been for her and how beautiful she feels today...a day we thought would never come! Hellmann and Madeline (assistant who was SO TRULY KIND and encouraging...SHE SOLD US with sweetness...and confidence in her boss..and so relatable) they made it happen! Sadly, due to bone loss...implants were not possible. Our options were sickening for our beautiful girl. We visited 5 dentists to review lifelong solutions for my daughter (after 10 years of this and that...to get by...and keep her smile normal- ish.) We could NOT embrace the idea of dentures for our daughter getting ready for college! Hellman assured us about a Bridge. My husband and I were skeptical. This is our daughter! This is her lifelong smile! Is this guy a specialist? But...my daughter felt MOST comfortable in his office. She BEGGED to get her work done here! Hellmann was not our cheapest quote...but they worked with us on overall quote and let us make payments. My daughter just loved Hellmann...and his staff WON our business. We dreaded this visit, after 10 years of trauma - and our daughter came out smiling and in NO PAIN! Hours later, NO PAIN! Mostly, after years of being traumatized...she is not complaining, she is BEAMING! She is full of hope and for the first time in 10 years, she isn't taking out her retainer with fake teeth...or accommodating everything around mealtime and dental health...and pain. She is FREE! Mostly, she feels pretty. HUGE! All night we discussed how lucky she is, how lucky we all are to see her so free and so happy with a result, of all that happened today - after 2 hours in the chair. We are grateful. We are overjoyed...mostly because our daughter feels the joy of being the STRONG confident girl...without worry or care. She feels whole tonight (and isn't even in pain! WE CANNOT BELIEVE THAT!) She went out for ice cream tonight with friends. We were expecting a week of ongoing dental horror. I cannot believe Gods plan...and how I followed her lead...letting her determine who she felt the comfortable with. What a reward this day has been. I cannot recommend this office more! We are so grateful for Hellmann and his staff today. We have waited for this day...when the final steps are in play. It isn't...next time we will do this...and after that...we will do this...IT IS OVER! My daughter is happy...her smile ...and all the cares...are over. THE END is in sight. She went to bed loving herself...and all with a little Ibuprofen. She is so happy. That is all that matters to us. But, surely a bonus, that her teeth have NEVER been prettier. It is the best smile...she has ever had...ever! HELLMANN AND STAFF...WE LOVE YOU TONIGHT!

Dr. Blyers is the best! He's very calm and professional, and he always makes sure to explain…read moreeverything to me personally so that I have no doubts about my treatment. The ladies in the back are also kind and try to be gentle with my braces for the most part. The rewards program for Bankhead does leave something to be desired. If you as a patient don't keep up with it, and try to add as many points as possible, the program isn't really worth it.

Amazing group of people at Bankhead in O'Fallon! They are very personable and my treatment went…read moresmoothly even when everything changed during the pandemic. My teeth have never loath better!. If you're needing braces, they are the people to go-to!

This is absolutely the best run medical practice I have ever encountered. One of my children had…read morebraces through them, and another one is getting treatment now. They practically don't need a waiting room, as we have never had to wait more than a couple of minutes to be seen, and the appointments are over so quickly I barely had time to scroll my phone. The efficency is matched by friendliness, quality of service, and responsiveness. We had a problem with an appliance on the weekend, and the doctor was easily contacted, met us at the office, and corrected it quickly. I cannot recommend them enough.

Dr. Hough and his staff are the best!! They have been taking care of my kids teeth for almost…read morefour years and we have been happy with every part of our experience. Everyone in the office is friendly, professional and attentive. I would highly recommend them!!

Best Othodontics in the area! Honest, ethical and dependable! Located in a convenient area and well…read morestaffed.

Walde Firth Orthodontics has been amazing to my daughter! Her teeth look amazing and I would highly…read more recommend them to everyone. my other two daughters will be going here as well. Thank you Walde Firth

Bankhead is amazing I got my braces their and they are amazing! I was greeted with very nice…read morehelpful staff. They have a very clean place. They walk you through each and every step of the way so you never don't know what's happening. They have kind dentists and staff. I can't wait to have my next appointment with them. I would definitely recommend them to a friend or family member

From the owner: At Bankhead Orthodontic Specialists, we believe that a healthy, confident smile can truly transform…read morelives. With our team of experienced and compassionate orthodontists, we are committed to helping you achieve the smile you've always dreamed of. Our mission is to deliver an exceptional patient experience and unparalleled results through technology, education, and compassion. Our personalized approach to care ensures that your unique needs and desires are met, and that every step of your orthodontic journey is comfortable and rewarding.

Like the person before me I also had issues scheduling an appointment…read more My fiance had seen this Orthodontics years and years ago so he was familiar with him. I needed to make an appointment because my fiance's bond on his retainer broke off. When I explained to them what happened the receptionist told me that Dr. Cherre cannot do anything for him because he did not put in the retainer. He won't work on others previous work. She then started saying that if he did come in it would be a whole day ordeal and he needs time in advance to be prepared for this. All of this made me believe that the Orthodontist was snooty and pretentious about his patients. The receptionist was not very knowledgeable when it came to answering simple questions. She did not help me with my issue she did not know anything about taking down an Insurance card number she was only good at telling me how busy the office was. I was so frustrated getting off the phone and all I wanted to do was schedule an appointment. I would not recommend anyone trying to come here. I ended up making an appointment with another Orthodontist that actually knew what I was talking about and was able to take my fiance in last minute to get everything sorted out

Dr Cherre was very good at explaining exactly what appliances were needed and so helpful at…read morepredicting the timing of treatment. Both my daughters had excellent results and are still very happy they had him do their braces. Their office is very accommodating with our tricky schedule when it came to scheduling. Everyone was very helpful and professional in their office.