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Helping Families Smile with Confidence
Hometown Orthodontics has been the trusted name in
orthodontic care across the greater Birmingham area for nearly four decades. Family-owned, community-driven.
Same-day consultations available — no referral, no waiting. Just call, text, or request online.
Dr. Rape or Dr. Teeples will create a custom treatment plan tailored to your smile and your goals.
Same-day starts mean you leave your first visit already on the path to your best smile.
Mission Statement
“Creating beautiful smiles and striving to make a difference in the lives of others on a daily basis is the essence of our practice. Our goal is to provide state-of-the-art orthodontic care with the highest possible attention to detail and research-based treatment excellence; our prayer is that we bring a smile to those who walk through our doors and leave feeling like family.”
What Sets Us Apart
We are not just another orthodontic practice. Here is what over 37 years of showing up for this community actually looks like.
Dr. Rape is board-certified by the American Board of Orthodontics — a distinction earned by fewer than 30% of orthodontists — and a UAB Clinical Professor who stays at the forefront of research-based care.
We have won the Trussville Readers' Choice Award four years running, and earned the 2026 Trussville Living Best Awards for Best Orthodontists, Best Place to Work, and Best Orthodontic Office.
We proudly offer special discounts to first responders, educators, clergy, and military members. Because access to a confident smile should not depend on your budget.
No months of waiting. We offer same-day consultations and same-day starts — because your time matters and your smile shouldn't wait.
Our team provides Spanish-language services so that every family in our community feels welcome, understood, fully informed from the very first appointment.
Interest-free financing options, $250 down payments, and payment plans designed to fit real families — because ortho for everyone is not just a tagline here.
Meet Our Doctors
Our doctors bring board-certified expertise and decades of experience — but more than that, they bring genuine care for every person who walks through our doors.
- ABO Board-Certified Orthodontist — top 30% of the specialty nationwide
- UAB School of Dentistry Clinical Professor
- AAO Member & ADA Lifetime Member
- 37+ years of private practice in the Birmingham area
- Multi-year Trussville Readers' Choice & Trussville Living Award Winner
- DDS and MS in Orthodontics, dedicated to ongoing clinical education
- AAO Member committed to research-based treatment excellence
- Treats patients of all ages — kids, teens, and adults alike
- Passionate about making orthodontics approachable and anxiety-free
- Part of a team proud to serve Spanish-speaking families in our community
Ortho for Everyone
Whether it is your child’s first evaluation, your teen’s journey to confidence, or your own long-overdue smile — we have a place for you here.
Early evaluation by age 7 helps us spot developing issues before they become bigger challenges. The earlier we see them, the more options we have.
This is the most common time for treatment — and we make sure it fits into real teen life. Discreet options, flexible scheduling, and a team that actually gets it.
More adults choose orthodontic treatment than ever before — and for good reason. Clear aligners, ceramic braces, and flexible financing make it easier than you think.
Helping Families Smile with Confidence
Every smile is different. We offer the full range of modern orthodontic treatments so you and your doctor can find the path that fits your life.
Braces
From traditional metal to virtually invisible ceramic options, braces remain the gold standard for precision and reliability — and we offer every type, for every age.
Invisalign
Nearly invisible, removable, and remarkably effective — Invisalign fits into your life without disrupting it. We are proud Gold Providers with hundreds of cases completed.
Other Treatments
From Two-Phase Treatment for younger patients to Indirect Bonding for precision placement — we offer specialized solutions for complex cases and unique needs.
