Herring Orthodontics

Between the Catawba Valley Medical Center and River Ridge Park, Herring Orthodontics anchors a stretch of 10th Avenue where practical care meets straightforward service. Its storefront blends into the low-slung business district just off 18th Street NE without shouting for attention. The address, 322 10th Ave Dr NE in Hickory, pins it mid-block north of the railroad quiet line.

Fixed braces, clear aligners, early interceptive treatment for children, retainer checks, limited adult adjustments, and surgical-aided orthodontic cases form the core menu you’ll find inside. Metal, ceramic, and self-ligating braces are all on the table; no brand devices are called out on principle. When teeth travel as a system, space analysis and cephalometric imaging support the diagnosis—routine tools, not bells or whistles.

Save the digits for planning: (828) 324-4535. Or plot the signal with the map for a straight shot through 12th or 19th—beats circling the Kennel Branch stream—weave through Catawba College traffic, then steer left by the old textile mill conversion. Use the directions if the GPS stalls past Claremont High School.