At Orthodontic Alliances, we make every patient feel welcome and cared for. Our team uses advanced tools and trusted techniques to treat jaw and bite problems. We design custom plans for kids and adults that lead to better oral health and long-lasting results.
Dentofacial orthopedics helps fix issues with how the jaws and face grow. We offer special treatments that guide healthy jaw growth and improve how teeth fit together. Our goal is to help every patient enjoy a confident smile and a bite that works the way it should.
Dr. Randy Schmidt became an orthodontist due to his own positive experience with braces as a child. He wanted to be able to provide others with the same level of great care that he had. Thanks to his efforts and his dedication to his patients, our orthodontic practice has become a regional treatment center for TMJ disorders as well.
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Dr. Evan Schmidt followed in his father’s footsteps and became an orthodontist. He loves creating beautiful, life-changing smiles for his patients. The best part of his job is removing braces and watching a patient see their new smile for the first time. Dr. Evan genuinely cares about his patients and takes time to get to know them.
Read More about Dr. Evan SchmidtStarting jaw treatment early can set your child up for success — not just for a great smile, but for better health and comfort overall. At Orthodontic Alliances, we understand how growing jaws affect everything from chewing to speaking to breathing.
By guiding development at the right time, we can make a lasting difference.
Many parents don’t realize how early jaw growth shapes their child’s future smile. As children grow, their upper and lower jaws may not always develop at the same pace. This can lead to problems like crowding, crossbites, underbites, or breathing issues.
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first checkup around age 7. At this stage, your child will have a mix of baby and adult teeth, and their jaw bones are still flexible enough to guide with gentle treatments.
Our team carefully examines your child’s mouth and uses digital imaging to check how the jaws are forming. If needed, we may suggest special devices that help adjust jaw growth while your child is still developing. These tools are designed to be comfortable, safe, and easy to use.
Some of the dentofacial orthopedic options we offer include:
Early care can reduce the need for surgery or more complicated treatments later. It can also improve speech, sleep, and confidence. Most importantly, it helps your child feel better day to day. When the jaws work well together, your child can eat, talk, and breathe more easily — with a smile that grows right along with them.
To get started, call 219-440-6512 or contact us online to schedule your child’s consultation at Orthodontic Alliances today. Let’s give them a strong, healthy smile that lasts.
Amazing staff. Everyone was so kind and patient. Thank you for all you do. Return client with another child. Highly recommend the office. My oldest daughter got her braces done at this wonderful office years ago and now we are back for my youngest daughter to get braces . Yes 10’s across the broad.
It became quickly evident that the orthodontist and the staff are very knowledgeable, professional, and friendly.
Always a pleasant visit! Friendly staff, especially Pam at the front desk! Would definitely recommend.
We had a wonderful visit my granddaughter is only 7 and everyone spoke directly to her and made sure it was explain in words she could understand and made Lorelei feel very involved in the decision making she was able to come home and explain everything that is going on in her mouth and why braces are needed at this time to everyone here at home and even her aunt and papa who live in a different town You and your staff are amazing thank you all so much! The Steigely family
Super nice, very informative and we got my sons braces put on the same day! Then decided to go back and get braces at 45! Pam is always amazing
I highly recommend this place the staff are wonderful and very professional
Pam is always so very helpful! All of the women and ladies in the back are so kind and have helped my son with any of his problems, even on a cold call, no appt, stop in basis (I’m certain this is if they can). They are always well staffed, and both of the Dr.’s have a kind manner. Payment optioned were well outlined by Pam when I came in, and she worked with me and my insurance for my son. As a side note, they do not accept care credit due to the very high interest rates.
Everyone was so sweet. Am happy that Dr schimt Randy found what’s going on with my jaw. This is definitely the place to go. Thank you .
For the most part we’ve had a wonderful experience (I can’t say enough nice things about the office staff and Dr. Evan); however, I felt fairly disregarded by the assistant who my daughter had as we were leaving her most recent appointment. She’s still a believer in the tooth fairy (and I’m a wacky parent who has saved every single tooth from all my kids). She had a tooth come out with some work and when I asked about it I was simply told it was thrown away like it was no big deal. Pam was a huge help in convincing my daughter we could write the tooth fairy a note but that doesn’t help my feelings in this situation. I couldn’t say more about it in person without ruining the tooth fairy for my kids, but I definitely think it should have been handled with a lot more care. Or at least it could have been mentioned that if the tooth came out we wouldn’t get it.
Wonderful as always!!
Everyone I came in contact with was sweet and thorough. Did adult braces with them and I couldn’t be happier with the whole experience. Cost effective and great at their job.
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