Reviews: 182 reviews
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Everyone at southern maine ortho has been so friendly, patient and kind to me and my child. I appreciate that they speak directly to him, and take the time to answer both of our questions thoroughly. We are so impressed with our experience so far!
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This is my second time around getting braces–well, invisalign– and my 3rd Orthodontics office since I was a teen. I have never had such a great experience as I have with SMO and Dr. Murphy. Everyone takes their time to explain things thoroughly and treats every patient so well. I have full confidence moving forward with my Invisalign journey thanks to everyone at SMO.
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I would recommend Southern Maine Orthodontics to everyone! I was a bit hesitant coming in for orthodontic work as an adult, but Dr. Murphy and his team made the whole process easy and natural from start to finish. I am so happy with the results!
I would also recommend this practice for families. They have an extensive reward system and contests throughout year, held a drive-in movie night, and go above and beyond to make kids feel special when getting off their braces. -
The 3D impressions were awesome! This technology took so much anxiety out of the process.
Amazing! Dr. Murphy is the best!
Dr. Howard and her team are awesome! Very friendly and caring.
Southern Maine Orthodontics is the best place ever. My teeth got fixed straight in exactly a year, got them on my birthday then off my birthday they are super straight and I smile all the time. The workers are all super friendly.
I can't recommend this practice enough, as it is the gold standard in the Portland area for orthodontic treatment. This practice uses all the latest advances in equipment and technique, which I appreciate as an adult patient in braces for the second time, 40-plus years after the first treatment. This time around the treatment process is much more enjoyable and comfortable! Dr. Howard has been an inspiring and highly skilled orthodontist with long-term experience. I will miss her, her humor, and our enjoyable conversations over my past year of treatment. She too is in braces now, so it's nice to have that empathy! I interviewed four orthodontists including Dr. Howard before I made my choice, and she was the last of the four I consulted. I chose her because in addition to her kindness, patience and understanding, she was the only one of the four who recommended a periodontal consult before treatment, as I had significant bone loss and moderate gum disease and she wanted to make sure we could accomplish the goals I had. After consultation and treatment from a periodontist, and much long-overdue general dental work, I was ready for orthodontics. Dr. Howard even recommended the periodontist who first treated me (now retired) and the general dentist I still use today. She is leaving the practice with a highly qualified successor, Dr. Christopher Murphy. Although I haven't yet consulted frequently with Dr. Murphy, each time he has done an adjustment, his extensive skill, knowledge and experience are apparent. This is impressive because he is a young doctor and from what I have observed, relates well to patients of all ages. He is an approachable, friendly person with a good sense of humor and quick to address any concerns I have. All the staff are equally congenial and helpful. Although I am one of the "senior" patients in the waiting room, I do feel like all patients at the practice are treated as if they are new to the process, and are being welcomed like family members.