Craig Flickinger DDS, PLLC: Flickinger Craig DDS

Orthodontics in smaller towns often means fewer flashy options—but also fewer pretenses. Craig Flickinger DDS, PLLC: Flickinger Craig DDS keeps things simple, handling the kind of work that doesn’t need a hard sell: braces, retainers, the occasional jaw alignment consult. No frills, just the basics done without the big-city markup. That’s the upside of a practice that doesn’t chase trends.

The office sits at 936 E 3 Mile Rd in Sault Ste. Marie, where the street’s a mix of medical offices and the kind of low-key businesses locals actually use. It’s not the sort of place you’d stumble into by accident—most people arrive because they need a straight answer about crooked teeth. Or a second opinion after a school dentist’s referral.

Public feedback puts them at a 3.7 rating based on 6 Google reviews, which, for a specialty like this, usually means a few very satisfied patients and one or two who wished for faster results. Orthodonty’s a slow game. New patient calls or follow-up questions go to (906) 632-7782, where the front desk fields the usual: adjustments, lost retainers, the rare emergency wire snip.

If you’re mapping it out, the directions are straightforward—just watch for the sign. Best to check hours before heading over, since specialty offices don’t always keep the same schedule as general dentists.