Bates Family Orthodontics

The stretch of Thomson Drive near Wards Road isn’t short on dental offices, but Bates Family Orthodontics holds its own in a quiet corner of Lynchburg. It’s one of those places where the Google listing tells the story before you even walk in—737 reviews, all stacking up to a clean 5.0-star average. That kind of consistency doesn’t happen by accident in a field where precision matters as much as patient trust.

Orthodontics isn’t just about braces anymore, and this practice covers the usual spectrum: traditional metal brackets, clear aligners, retainers, and early interventions for kids whose teeth are still deciding where to land. They also handle jaw alignment cases, which can be trickier than it sounds. The address, 1925 Thomson Dr, puts them a few minutes from Liberty University, so college students and families in the area have been known to swing by between classes or after school.

If you’re mapping it out, the easiest route depends on whether you’re coming from Wards Road or Candlers Mountain Road—but either way, the directions are straightforward once you plug in the location. Questions about treatment options or scheduling? The front desk picks up at (434) 846-4014. No frills, just the basics.