When Maisie’s teeth started coming in crooked, her mom knew it was time to find an orthodontist. What she didn’t expect was how quickly it would feel like the right decision — or how much more than straight teeth her daughter would walk away with.
They chose Roeder Orthodontics, and from the first visit, the experience set the tone. “People were really nice here,” Maisie says, “and you could tell what was going to happen — step by step — because they would tell you that.”
That transparency made all the difference for a preteen navigating something new. No surprises. No anxiety about what came next. Just a clear plan and a team that took the time to explain it.
A Practice That Feels Like Home
For Maisie’s mom, it wasn’t just the clinical side that stood out. “Everyone was super nice and the location was amazing. Everything was clean. It just felt like home.”
That feeling carried through the entire treatment. Dr. Roeder took a genuine interest in Maisie’s life outside the office — asking about school, following along with her sports. It’s the kind of relationship that’s harder to find than people expect, especially in a specialty practice.
“They were just really friendly,” Maisie says. “Dr. Roeder would talk to you even outside of the office.”
Faster Than Expected
One of the most common surprises patients mention at Roeder Orthodontics? How quickly treatment goes. Maisie agrees. “It went by really fast. They would already tell you what was going to happen, so you sort of knew. But it was pretty fast — it was nice.”
When you understand the plan and trust the team guiding you through it, the process feels manageable. That combination of communication and care is something Dr. Roeder has spent decades building into his practice.
More Than a Straight Smile
What Maisie’s mom noticed most wasn’t just the teeth — it was the confidence. “It’s nice to have more confidence in herself. She’s just growing into her smile.”
But there was something else neither of them fully anticipated: the responsibility that came with it. Keeping up with retainers, staying on top of dental hygiene — Maisie took it seriously. “It shows a lot of responsibility,” she says, “and it’s easy to do stuff outside of orthodontic stuff to take responsibility too.”
That kind of growth — a kid learning to take ownership of her own care — is the part that doesn’t show up in before-and-after photos.
Looking Ahead
Maisie’s treatment isn’t completely finished. Phase two is on the horizon as her adult teeth continue to come in, and her retainer is doing its job keeping everything aligned in the meantime. Her mom is already looking forward to what comes next.
If you’re considering braces for your child in Asheville, Maisie put it simply: “The staff is so friendly, Dr. Roeder is so nice, and everything is so clean and organized.”
Ready to see what’s possible for your child’s smile? Schedule a free consultation with Dr. Roeder — no commitment, just a clear picture of what treatment could look like, step by step.