Dr. Michael Thurman

On the south side of town, near the Brimhall corridor, you’ll find the orthodontics office that handles more than just braces. Dr. Michael Thurman keeps the lane steady for families and teens alike. Teeth straightening sits at the core, yet accommodations like Invisalign trays and early interceptive care usually come up first in conversations—followed by lingual brackets tucked behind the teeth for those wanting a lower profile.

Ceramic brackets offer a subtler alternative without the metallic gleam. Weekly or biweekly adjustments keep progress visible on the X-rays and models stashed in each operatory. Lingual appliances and self-ligating brackets round out the lineup, while space maintainers step in for kids whose primary teeth vanish too soon.

The brick-front building sits at 9550 Brimhall Rd Bakersfield, CA 93312—close enough to the Greenacres corridor that a quick turn from Ming or further south from White Lane lands you there. Foot traffic stays light, but the digital lane is wide open if you’d rather map the route and plan the visit without extra stops.

Save the digits for last-minute checks: (661) 395-0698 pulls up the front desk when you’re finalizing pick-up times or swapping an appointment. Outside the door, the Brimhall Farmers Market lot often has room on weekends, giving you a spot before you step inside for the next check-in.