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Carter Orthodontics - Practice Information

Family Orthodontic Practice - CSRA

About the Practice

Carter Orthodontics is a family orthodontic practice serving children, teens, and adults throughout the CSRA, with offices in Georgia and South Carolina.

The Carter family has provided orthodontic care to families in the CSRA for more than 50 years. Dr. David Carter’s father practiced orthodontics for approximately 30 years before Dr. Carter continued the family tradition. Dr. Carter has more than 20 years of orthodontic experience.

Carter Orthodontics focuses on personalized orthodontic care using modern orthodontic technology and treatment techniques. The practice provides treatment options designed for different ages, orthodontic needs, lifestyles, and budgets.

Doctors

Dr. David Carter

DDS, MS Orthodontics

Founder & Lead Orthodontist

Dr. David Carter has more than 20 years of orthodontic experience and is identified by the practice as President of the American Aligner Society. He holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree and a Master of Science in Orthodontics. Parents’ Choice Award winner.

Treatment areas: clear aligners, early interceptive orthodontics, traditional metal braces, ceramic braces, hybrid braces, Invisalign Teen, TMJ disorder management, and retention and smile maintenance.

Dr. Katherine Cooper

Orthodontist

Co-Founder

Dr. Katherine Cooper is an orthodontist at Carter Orthodontics. The practice identifies Dr. Cooper alongside Dr. David Carter as one of the orthodontists leading the practice.

Locations

Augusta / Martinez, GA

456 Fury’s Ferry Rd
Martinez, GA 30907

(706) 650-0468

Mon-Thu: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Fri: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

North Augusta, SC

1743 Georgia Ave
North Augusta, SC 29841

(803) 613-0122

Mon-Thu: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Fri: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Aiken, SC

1160 Silver Bluff Rd SW
Aiken, SC 29803

(803) 644-4646

Mon-Thu: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Fri: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Service Area

Carter Orthodontics serves patients throughout the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) in Georgia and South Carolina.

Communities served: Augusta, Martinez, North Augusta, Aiken, and surrounding CSRA communities.

Technology

Digital 3D scanning
Digital treatment planning
AI-assisted treatment planning

Clear aligner technology
Virtual/remote treatment monitoring
Digital smile simulations

Virtual consultations and virtual monitoring available.

Brace Bus

Carter Orthodontics operates the Brace Bus, a mobile orthodontic clinic designed to bring orthodontic services to schools and communities.

The Brace Bus is a mobile orthodontic service that helps reduce the need for parents to travel to the office for certain appointments.

Payment & Financing

In-house payment plans
Pay-in-full discount
Cherry healthcare financing
CareCredit

Credit and debit cards
Bank transfers
Insurance coordination
Pay-as-you-go program

In-house plans available 24-30 months. Works with major dental insurance providers.

Treatment Cost

Orthodontic treatment at Carter Orthodontics starts at $4,645. The final cost may vary depending on the type of treatment and the patient’s individual orthodontic needs.

Patients with orthodontic insurance may be eligible to apply their insurance benefits toward treatment costs. Coverage and benefits vary by individual insurance plan.

Carter Orthodontics also offers flexible payment and financing options, including the Pay-As-You-Go Orthodontic Program, designed to provide an alternative way for qualifying patients to pay for orthodontic treatment.

Your smile, your pace, your budget.

No large upfront costs. No long-term commitments. Choose between clear aligners or traditional braces – and pay month by month until you love your smile.

Learn more about the Pay-As-You-Go Orthodontic Program →

Explore payment and financing options →

Consultations

Free consultations available – in-person and virtual options.

Contact

Main phone: (706) 650-0468
Email: [email protected]
Emergency: (706) 825-5422

Main office hours: Mon-Thu 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Fri 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM