Adult Orthodontist in Nashville, TN
Orthodontics in Nashville is not one-size-fits-all, and neither is the practice you choose. Elevation Orthodontics is Nashville’s first adult-only orthodontic office, led by Dr. Brice Gilliam, an orthodontist whose specialty residency was built specifically around adult patients. That is a different starting point than a family practice that also happens to treat adults, and it shapes everything from appointment times to the way treatment is planned.
If you have been searching for the best orthodontist in Nashville, the honest answer is that “best” depends on what you need. Below is how we practice, what we treat, where we are, and how to get a straight answer about your own case without committing to anything.
What Adult Orthodontics in Nashville Actually Involves
An orthodontist is a dental specialist with years of training past dental school, focused entirely on tooth movement, bite correction, and jaw alignment. A general dentist can offer aligners; an orthodontist plans the whole bite. For adults, that distinction carries more weight, because adult cases often layer old dental work, gum health, worn enamel, and a bite that has shifted over decades on top of the alignment itself.
Adult treatment at our practice starts with a free exam and a scan, not a sales pitch. You leave knowing what is realistic, roughly how long it will take, and what it costs.
Orthodontic Treatment Options We Offer
Invisalign Clear Aligners
Removable, nearly invisible, and the most requested option among our patients. Best for mild to moderate crowding, spacing, and relapse after childhood braces. See Invisalign at Elevation Orthodontics and what Invisalign costs in Nashville.
Braces for Adults
Modern brackets are smaller and more comfortable than the ones you remember, and they still handle complex bite work that aligners cannot. More on braces for adults in Nashville.
InSmile Hidden Braces
Brackets placed behind the teeth, so nothing shows from the front. A strong fit for patients who are on camera or in front of clients all day. See InSmile hidden braces.
Accelerated Orthodontics, Retainers, and Finishing Touches
We also offer accelerated treatment to shorten time in aligners or braces, plus retainers, whitening, and Botox for patients who want the finishing details handled in one place.
Neighborhoods We Serve Across Nashville
Our office sits in East Nashville, about a mile from downtown, which puts us in reach of most of the city’s core neighborhoods:
How to Choose an Orthodontist in Nashville
Four questions separate practices quickly:
- Is the provider an orthodontic specialist? Ask where they completed residency, not just where they went to dental school.
- Who treats you at each visit? At a small practice you should see the same doctor every time.
- Are all options on the table? A practice that only sells one product will recommend that product.
- Is the price the whole price? Records, retainers, and refinements should be spelled out before you start.
Scheduling, Cost, and What Happens Next
We keep flexible hours because adults do not have open weekday afternoons, and our virtual consult lets you get an initial read from your phone. Financing and payment questions are answered plainly at the exam; nothing about pricing is held back until you are in the chair.
Request a Free Exam
If you are weighing orthodontics in Nashville, start with the exam. It is free, it takes about an hour, and it ends with a real plan rather than a brochure. Call (615) 420-2742 or contact our East Nashville office to get scheduled.