I’d say I got into dentistry, I mean it’s definitely because my dad. He’s been my partner for the past seven years. I saw him come home happy from the office.
He never had anything bad to say about his profession. All good things. So that’s definitely where I started to think dentistry and specifically orthodontics.
I actually went to dental school knowing I wanted to be an orthodontist. So once I started getting older, I started shadowing my dad more and more, coming to the office, seeing what orthodontics is about and that’s when I truly fell in love with what we do here. So I’m a very analytical, detail-oriented, meticulous person.
I like diagnosing people’s individual issues and problems and finding out what the root cause of everything is and figuring out a solution and you know solving that individual puzzle for each person. With orthodontics, it’s also great because when you take the braces off, it’s a great feeling to see people that are happy with their new smile. I can’t tell you how many people come in with teeth that are crowded out.
You can’t even see a lateral incisor that’s trapped behind their two front teeth. It just gives them a huge confidence boost in their life and so it’s really rewarding to be able to do that for people and just see them live happy, more happy, comfortable lives. I highly encourage you to come see us here at Orthodontic Alliances.
We’re kind, compassionate people here. We like to listen to our patients’ individual needs. I feel we’re good communicators here and we want to make the office environment fun and laid-back because we do understand that people can quite commonly be a little bit nervous in dental scenarios, but rest assured, orthodontics is, as far as dentistry goes, it’s the easiest specialty within dentistry.
There’s nothing to be too concerned about. Like yes, of course, when we start moving teeth, things can be a little bit sore at first, but it’s nothing that anybody couldn’t handle. So I highly encourage you to come see us and we can do a world of difference in your life.
Get to Know Dr. Evan Schmidt, a Dedicated Orthodontist
Dr. Evan Schmidt is an orthodontic specialist. From a young age, he was inspired to follow in his father’s footsteps. Dr. Schmidt takes great pride in being able to create beautiful, life-changing smiles as an orthodontist. The best part of his job is taking braces off and seeing a person enjoy their new smile for the first time. And patients love Dr. Schmidt because he takes the time to get to know them and genuinely cares about their well-being.
Dr. Schmidt attended both Chesterton and Valparaiso High Schools and then received a BA in biology from Brown University, one of the Ivy League universities. He went on to acquire an MS in biology from Purdue University. He earned his DDS at Indiana University School of Dentistry. During his time in dental school, he was awarded the James E. Humphrey, DDS Memorial Scholarship for academic excellence.
Dr. Schmidt’s specialty training took place at Indiana University School of Dentistry. During residency, he earned his MSD for his research in occlusal force alterations. His orthodontic philosophy involves balancing dental, skeletal, and especially facial considerations to maximize esthetic results, as well as accounting for individual desires and limitations to provide patient-centric care.
Dr. Schmidt lives in Northwest Indiana and is married to Dr. Megan Daniels. Evan enjoys exercising and professional sports as well as outdoor activities like skiing, target shooting, and scuba diving. An animal lover at heart, he enjoys nature and time spent with his dog, Ellie. In any remaining free time, you might find Dr. Schmidt playing video games or looking for a new pair of Air Jordans to add to his collection.
Dr. Schmidt is proud to practice with his father, Dr. Randy Schmidt, and to serve the communities of his hometown and the surrounding areas.