At Wigal Orthodontics, our experienced team has helped patients of all ages align and bring balance to their smiles through treatments like traditional braces and Invisalign® Clear Aligners.
My goal is to give every one of my patients the outstanding, high-quality care they deserve, as well as transformative results that they can enjoy for the rest of their lives.
Timothy G. Wigal, DDS, MS
Dr. Timothy Wigal and Dr. Alex Kluemper have several decades of combined experience in orthodontics and limitless passion for straightening smiles.
Read MoreExplore our smile gallery below to view before and after transformations of our real-life patients. Then, schedule a consultation to start your very own journey with our orthodontists in Columbus!
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As experts in interceptive orthodontics, our team offers a number of orthodontic services for young children.
We help teens smile with pride using trusted orthodontic treatments like traditional braces and clear aligners.
It's never too late to straighten your smile. Maintain your professional appearance with discreet clear braces and aligners.
All my kids have been lucky enough to have been treated by Dr. Wigal. I can't speak highly enough….they go above and beyond."
Dr. Wigal treated my daughter based on her unique condition... I promise you, all orthodontists are not the same."
Fantastic experience! Everything was communicated extremely well, so we knew exactly what to expect throughout the whole process."
For us, it's important to give back to the community, whether it's sponsoring local school sports teams or developing educational programming.
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Our team is happy to help maximize your dental insurance benefits by filing claims on your behalf, minimizing out-of-pocket expenses and making treatment more accessible.
Find Your InsuranceIf you have a high out-of-pocket cost, insurance without orthodontic coverage, or you're uninsured, our orthodontic practice offers third-party and in-house financing to fit treatment into any budget.
Explore Financing OptionsWe know you have a lot of choices when it comes to selecting an orthodontist, and you may have a few questions for us before you make your decision. Here are the answers to some common questions our new patients ask. If you don’t see yours listed, please feel free to send us an email or call our friendly practice for immediate assistance.
The first step in getting emergency care is to call Wigal Orthodontics directly and let someone on our staff help. If you are suffering from a life-threatening emergency, please call 911 immediately.
Most hospital emergency rooms, mobile clinics, and urgent care centers aren’t equipped to handle orthodontic or dental emergencies, and if you go to one of these establishments you are unlikely to be treated.
Orthodontic emergencies can often be an indicator of improper care, so be sure to avoid high risk behaviors that could cause damage to your braces, including eating hard, sticky, or chewy foods, not wearing appropriate mouthguards as prescribed, and not always practicing excellent oral hygiene.
There are 59 orthodontists located in Columbus, OH. At Wigal Orthodontics, Dr. Wigal and Dr. Kluemper have decades of combined experience in helping improve the appearance and function of the smiles of patients of all ages. Whether you’d like traditional braces or you’re interested in learning more about the benefits of Invisalign, we offer a variety of solutions to correct your alignment and bite, all the while improving your appearance, confidence, and overall oral health.
While there’s no single designation that qualifies a dentist to be a cosmetic dentist, there are a number of organizations that offer advanced training in cosmetic dentistry. In general, it is best to search for a dentist with extensive involvement in one of these organizations.
Nearly all dental schools as well as many other organizations also offer a variety of excellent continuing education programs in cosmetic dentistry.
The fastest and easiest way to do this is to call us directly, as sending an email or filling out a webform will not get you an answer as quickly. Furthermore, a phone call is much more effective at allowing our staff to better understand your situation and get you in for the best care as soon as possible.
The goal of any same-day appointment is for us to assess your situation, eliminate what is causing the pain, and finalize a treatment plan for the future. In some cases, we may be able to provide more advanced treatment at a same-day appointment.
All dentists here in the United States must earn either a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or a Doctor of Dental Sciences (DDS) degree from one of the nation’s 67 accredited dental schools.
Acceptance into dental school requires the student to have earned a bachelor's degree and very high grades in a major that is heavy in math and sciences. Dental school is a three-year program that combines both hands-on and classroom learning.
Following dental school, some dentists continue their education by earning one of twelve specializations (including orthodontics) recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA). These require an additional three or more years of dental school training.
Following dental school, all dentists are required to complete a certain number of continuing education hours to keep their dental license current.
The Columbus office of Wigal Orthodontics is located near New Albany off of N. Hamilton Rd. in the same shopping center as Scramblers, and just down the road from Aldi. In addition to this location, we also have orthodontic offices in Heath and Mt. Vernon so our patients are able to choose the one that's closest to their work, home, or school.
