Community-Driven, Affordable Orthodontic Practice to Serve Shaker Heights

SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio - Nov. 11, 2013 - PRLog -- Shaker Heights, OH – November 12, 2013. The families of Shaker Heights and beyond will now have access to convenient and affordable orthodontic services thanks to the opening of a new practice, Premier Smiles Orthodontics. The practice owner and lead doctor, Dale A. Kates, DDS, is already an active and well-regarded orthodontist throughout the Cleveland area.

         “I wanted to open a practice on Chagrin Boulevard in Shaker Heights because many people in this community tend not to have a lot of options when it comes to affordable orthodontic care,” Dr. Kates explained. “The focus of Premier Smiles is to be part of our community and that entails creating treatment plans that are within reach of everyone who lives here.”

         Premier Smiles Orthodontics offers free initial consultations. Patients can start treatment for only $195 with monthly payments costing only $135. With accepted insurance, payments will run even lower, just $95 per month. Furthermore, patients with Caresource or Dentaquest insurance could qualify for completely free braces. In addition, all patients receive a complimentary teeth-whitening session once braces are removed.

         Premier Smiles Orthodontics is able to balance affordability with the latest technological advancements in the orthodontic field. Dr. Kates and his team use digital imaging and advanced computer graphics to diagnose problems and to design treatment strategies. Patients can select from an array of modern choices for their brackets.

         As part of its focus as a community-based practice, Premier Smiles Orthodontics conducts an annual scholarship essay contest for high school students. The winner of the contest receives $1,000 to go toward college tuition and the winning essay is published on the practice’s website. A runner-up’s essay is published on the site as well.

         “I believe that each healthcare professional should be a strong role model within the community. Whenever we are engaged with our youth we should encourage, uplift and inspire. We take tremendous pride in our ability to take shy, introverted, and embarrassed young adults and convert them into vibrant, confident, outgoing individuals. Therefore, they can raise their hands in class to read in front of their classmates or finally ask that special someone out; or even feel secure when they sit down for that first job interview. We firmly believe that the road to self-confidence starts with a Premier Smile!”

         Premier Smiles Orthodontics opened its doors for new patients on November 4th. The practice also offers Saturday hours for the convenience of working parents. Premier Smiles Orthodontics is located at 16909 Chagrin Blvd.; Shaker Heights, OH 44120. For more information or to make an appointment call 216-862-0544 or visit our website at www.premiersmilesortho.com.