What Sets Us Apart

Dr. Edward Altherr and his talented A team have been helping people SMILE in Apex, Cary, and Holly Springs since 2002. Altherr Orthodontics treats each person the way you would like to be treated, and we provide a wonderful orthodontic treatment experience for our families and patients of all ages with Highly Innovative Technology but with a Hometown Feel.

What makes altherr Orthodontics Unique & Special?

Dedicated, Board-Certified Orthodontist

  • Dr. Altherr is a highly respected Orthodontic Specialist, and obtained Board certification in 2010.
  • A 2002 graduate of UNC Chapel Hill’s orthodontic residency program: one of the top orthodontic training programs in the world. While at UNC, he trained under orthodontic legends such as Drs. Proffitt and Tulloch. Dr. Altherr continues to be involved at UNC, where he often lectures as a part-time professor to the residents for all three classes.
  • Dr. Altherr practiced as a General Dentist for 2 years before pursuing the additional 3 years of training to become an orthodontist, ultimately earning a master’s degree and seeing his research published. This experience gives him the unique ability to see and treat each patient with a big picture and restorative perspective, and not just straighten or align teeth.

Personalized Care, Unique Treatment

  • Dr. Altherr is the Only Doctor in our practice, which is incredibily important in orthodontics for the Continuity and Efficiency of care to achieve Optimal treatment results and to finish Appointments and the overall time in treatment On Time. 
  • Our practice is centered on providing a wonderful orthodontic treatment experience in which Dr. Altherr and his team make and take the time with each patient and/or parent … unlike other Multi-office, Multi-doctor, or Big Corporate practices. We pride ourselves on great communication since this also a vital part of the treatment experience.
  • Since we are a Doctor owned practice, we can and still offer 0% financing unlike Multi-office/Multi-doctor/Big Corporate practices.

Highly Innovative Technology

  • Impression-free intraoral digital scanners.
  • Soft-tissue lasers.
  • Temporary skeletal anchorage devices-TADs.
  • 3D printing to fabricate our ACS (Altherr Custom Smile) clear aligners.
  • All of the above technology is ongoing and paired with Dr. A's vast clinical experience, we are able to achieve Amazing Results with even Shorter Treatment Times. 

Community Involvement

  • Altherr Orthodontics is a proud sponsor/supporter of several of our local school’s PTAs,  booster and athletic clubs for example:

    Apex High School | Apex Friendship High School | Middle Creek High School | Baucom Elementary | Salem Elementary and Middle School | Laurel Park Elementary | Penny Road Elementary | Olive Chapel Elementary | Scotts Ridge Elementary | Turner Creek Elementary | White Oak Elementary

Convenient Location & Service

  • We are centrally located at Highways 55 and 64 in Apex near the hospital, which makes it easy to get to and from anywhere in Apex, Cary and Holly Springs.
  • We are also conveniently close to shopping centers and schools and there's plenty of parking that's not in a paid parking deck.
  • We have many financing and payment options, but most importantly, we have 0% plans.

Free Wifi & Beverage Station

  • We have free WiFi for our patients and parents while they wait, which is never long, since our on-time rate is exceptional.
  • If you do wait, then take a moment to enjoy complimentary water, coffee or hot coccoa at our beverage station.
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