Top 10 · ME
Top Orthodontists in Maine
Braces, aligners, and bite correction. Curated top-10 from the dental sub-specialty taxonomy and CMS quality signals — Medicare enrollment, MIPS score, and HPSA service all weighed in.
- In top list
- 10
- Medicare-enrolled
- 3
- HPSA shortage
- 1
Indexed density: 0.71 per 100K residents (population 1.41M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Charles J Ruff, DMD
Orthodontist
Waterville, MEMedicareView profileEdward R Zanca, DMD
Orthodontist
Bangor, MEMedicareView profileKirk Round, DMD
Orthodontist
Rockport, MEMedicareView profileLouis J Hardy, D.M.D.
Orthodontist
Bangor, MEView profileJameson L Hardy, DMD
Orthodontist
Bangor, MEView profileMichelle M. Shems, DMD, PA
Orthodontist
Falmouth, MEView profileMichal Freda Kleinlerer, DMD, MMSC
Orthodontist
Bangor, MEView profileThomas Kevin Sullivan, DMD
Orthodontist
Topsham, MEView profile- HPSA
Ali Rouhi Nozadi, D.D.S
Orthodontist
Biddeford, MEView profile Lisa Peter Howard, DDS, MS
Orthodontist
Scarborough, MEView profile
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Other dental specialties in Maine
All Maine dentists →- General Dentists in MaineRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
- Pediatric Dentists in MaineSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in MaineExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
- Endodontists in MaineRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
- Periodontists in MaineGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
- Prosthodontists in MaineCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
- Dental Public Healths in MaineCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in MaineDiagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologists in MaineSpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
- Orofacial Pain Specialists in MaineTMJ, jaw pain, and chronic facial pain.
- Dentist (Other)s in MaineDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Frequently asked
Orthodontists in Maine: questions
How are these orthodontists in Maine ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 3 are Medicare-enrolled and 1 practices in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do orthodontists in Maine accept Medicaid?
Maine's Medicaid program is MaineCare. Specialist participation varies. We surface Medicare enrollment as a public-program proxy on each profile, but the only authoritative answer comes from the office and the MaineCare provider directory (https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oms/member/mainecare).How do I check a orthodontist's license in Maine?
Use the Maine Board of Dental Practice license-lookup at https://www.maine.gov/dental/. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.When should I see a orthodontist instead of a general dentist?
Crowded, gapped, or rotated teeth in adults or children; Significant overbite, underbite, or open bite; Bite problems that cause jaw pain or wear teeth unevenly.