Orthodontist Serving Mountlake Terrace, WA — Braces & Invisalign
Mountlake Terrace moms, you don’t have to drive far to find an orthodontist who treats your family like people, not appointments. Spain Orthodontics is just south of you on Ballinger Way NE — roughly a ten-minute trip down the road — and Dr. Christopher Spain has spent over a decade caring for kids, teens, and grown-ups from all over south Snohomish County. From that first “the dentist mentioned braces” moment to the day the braces come off, we keep it honest: a real conversation about your options, and never a sales pitch.
Close to home for Mountlake Terrace families
If your kids go to Mountlake Terrace High or you’re near Evergreen Playfield, Terrace Park, or the new light rail station, we’re an easy hop across the county line. Plenty of our patients discovered us because a neighbor did — this end of Snohomish County is a tight community, and word travels. We keep the practice small and personal on purpose: you’ll see Dr. Spain himself at every visit, not a different provider each time. And because he’s fluent in Spanish, Spanish-speaking families feel right at home — también, hablamos Español.
Braces & Invisalign for kids, teens, and adults
Every kid’s mouth is a little different, so we start by figuring out which tool actually fits — not which one we’d rather sell.
Early treatment (starting around age 7)
The American Association of Orthodontists suggests a first check-up by age 7. Usually there’s nothing to do yet, but occasionally a small, well-timed step guides jaw growth and prevents bigger problems later. Here’s how early treatment works.
Teen braces & Invisalign Teen
For teenagers who’d rather nobody notice, we offer clear braces and Invisalign Teen. We’ll be straight with you about which suits your teen’s teeth and how reliably they’ll wear their aligners.
Adult braces & clear aligners
It’s never too late to care about your smile or your health. Discreet clear aligners and adult braces fit right into a busy parent’s life.
Health-first, airway-focused orthodontics
Straightening teeth is about more than looks. Aligned teeth are easier to keep clean, a good bite means less wear and fewer grinding and jaw-tension headaches, and how a child breathes and sleeps is genuinely connected to their bite and airway. That whole-person view — airway-focused orthodontics — guides how Dr. Spain plans treatment. And when the braces come off, we’re still here for the practical stuff: replacement retainers when one gets lost in a school backpack, and custom nightguards for kids and adults who grind.
Affordable braces, no surprises
Treatment typically runs $6,000–$8,000, and braces and Invisalign cost the same — so you choose based on what’s best, not what’s cheapest. No insurance? Down payments start as low as $500, monthly payments as low as $199. Have insurance? We handle verification and claims so you don’t have to. See the full cost and financing breakdown.
Getting here from Mountlake Terrace
We’re at 19929 Ballinger Way NE, Suite 201, Shoreline — head south on Ballinger Way or 66th Ave W and you’re here in minutes. Free parking, and Thursday hours until 6pm make after-school visits easier. Take a look at real patient success stories before you come in.
A specialist you can trust
Dr. Spain is an orthodontic specialist and an active member of the field’s leading professional associations.
Mountlake Terrace orthodontist FAQs
Is there a good orthodontist near Mountlake Terrace?
Yes — we’re about ten minutes south in Shoreline, and we treat lots of Mountlake Terrace families. The first consult is free.
Do you take patients from Snohomish County?
All the time. We’re just over the county line and easy to reach from Mountlake Terrace and Brier.
Can you make a replacement retainer or nightguard?
Yes to both. Call or text and we’ll get you scheduled.
How much will treatment cost?
Usually $6,000–$8,000, with $500-down and $199-a-month options and full insurance handling.
Ready when you are
Come meet Dr. Spain, ask every question on your mind, and leave with a plan you understand — no pressure to decide on the spot.
