Specialties: Our orthodontists understand the science of the smile. But, we also understand the importance of reaching beyond the science and providing an environment that is comfortable, caring, and convenient. We believe that everyone – patients and parents – should leave with a smile – every time they visit the orthodontist. Established in 1993. To understand how Birmingham Orthodontics became what it is today– a multi-doctor practice with 60 employees spread across 4 locations–you have to go back to the beginning.
While serving his country in the United States Army, our founder, Dr. McCarthy, was searching for quality orthodontic treatment for his daughter. To his dismay, he soon discovered that because of high treatment prices and the lack of available financial options (options like no-down payment, lower monthly payments, and interest-free financing), orthodontic procedures were basically unaffordable to most people on military salaries. It was then that Dr. McCarthy decided to dedicate his life toward opening and managing an orthodontic practice with one simple goal–to make getting a better smile affordable to everyone. Or, in simpler terms–to help his community smile more.