My husband, Dr. Andrew M. Orchin, and I packed up the UHAUL and hit the road with our adorable little boys (I know Im biased), Evan and Alec, just as COVID-19 closed our beloved DC practice, Orchin Orthodontics. It was a planned move, but COVID bumped the date up a bit!
My family of newbie Minnesotans and I LOVE to be outside, and we enjoyed spending the summer in our new Stillwater home swimming and fishing and boating and eating smores and of course, swatting those pesky mosquitos! Alec, our youngest, also enjoyed catching his fair share of cutie pie froggies and Evan went through an entire set of wheels on his dune racer. I cant explain how happy I am to be raising them in this beautiful area and am so happy to call Stillwater our forever home.
Originally from Prior Lake, I grew up boating on the St. Croix and Mississippi river and fell in love with Stillwater and the surrounding river valley. I also love that just across the river are my fellow Green Bay Packer fans! (Sorry Vikings fans its in my blood; my uncle used to play for them!)
Orthodontics came to me as a perfect landing spot for me to turn my lemons into lemonade! I have always been nit-picky and to say Im detail-oriented is an understatement. These personality traits are why I will LOVE to help you smile your best smile.
Im passionate about creating more than straight teeth. I look for facial balance and function as well - teeth have to match the person or you lose optimal esthetics. I know what looks good and will marry that keen esthetic eye with my strong academic background and decades of experience along with my backpack full of creativity to get you what you want! I am also by nature a fixer; I want to help. to a fault. So, tell me what you think your issues are and lets work together to get it right for you!
When I look back at my over 20 years of experience, I think maybe my biggest strengths are being a really good listener and an exceptional communicator. I understand there is a real person or a real family I am helping, and that we all have different goals and circumstances. You do you! Lets work together to figure it out.
My time spent practicing all areas of general dentistry, along with my experience in comprehensive orthodontic treatments, including orthognathic surgeries and cleft lip and palate treatments, allow me to provide a well-rounded perspective to my orthodontic patients.
Ive been honored in my nine years of practicing orthodontics at Orchin Orthodontics in Washington, DC, to be voted Top Orthodontist every year by my dental colleagues and named the Face of Invisalign by the Washingtonian magazine.
Continuing education is an important part of providing the best care possible. I was a member of the Schulman Group, an invitation-only group of the country's top orthodontic practices and I ran a Spear Study Club to provide continuing education to my dental colleagues.
Ironically, Im very musical and grew up playing in a popular rock band in Washington, DC. I just cant sing. I am, however, all about the harmony and balance of your face and teeth. That translates to the care and detail I like to provide my patients.
I was born and raised on the East Coast, where I followed in my fathers footsteps and became an orthodontist. My dad and I had a great time practicing together for seven years. Im fortunate to have learned from one of the best.
A passion for orthodontics runs in my family, and Im excited to bring that passion to the St. Croix River Valley. Orthodontics is a team sportwe need to work together to achieve our goals. I will always listen to your thoughts and concerns.
I'm not just treating your teeth. Yes, I want you to have straight teeth and a beautiful smile, plus a healthy bite, a functioning jaw, and open airways. But, I also value the relationship formed throughout treatment.
I loved practicing and teaching for so many years in my hometown of Washington, DC. I'm proud to be a board-certified diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics for the past 15 years. This is a distinction very few orthodontists hold.
We take special pride in being long-time members of the Schulman Group, an invitation-only group of the country's top orthodontic practices. We're thankful for learning from the residents as much as we taught them as faculty at the Washington Hospital Center.
