Experienced and Friendly Michigan Orthodontist

Dr. Lints is a certified Diamond Invisalign® Provider

Dr. Lints is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, Diamond Invisalign Provider, and has been practicing as an orthodontist in Northern Michigan since 1989. You can learn more about him and his qualifications here. Dr. Lints and his staff treat patients in three different locations: Elk Rapids, Traverse City, and Suttons Bay. During a patient’s first appointment, Dr. Lints and his treatment coordinator will complete an orthodontic consult, including an exam. Dr. Lints tailors each treatment plan to the individual, often working with other healthcare professionals in order to accomplish the best results possible.

THE DOCTOR YOU CHOOSE MATTERS
Invisalign is not the same at every office.

30

years experience

3

convenient locations

20,000

smile transformations

Three teenage girls standing arm in arm and laughing with braces on
  • WE TREAT PATIENTS OF ALL AGES

    Health, Function, and Aesthetics

    Dr. Lints and his staff believe that your smile is the most important thing you wear. Our treatment philosophy is: health, function, and aesthetics.

  • COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATIONS

    Treatment Plans Tailored To Your Needs

    Dr. Lints and his treatment coordinator will complete an orthodontic consult, including an exam. Dr. Lints tailors each treatment plan to the individual, often working with other healthcare professionals in order to accomplish the best results possible.

  • WHAT OUR EXPERTISE IS

    Leader in Orthodontics & Invisalign

    Dr. Ronald Lints is a certified Diamond Invisalign Provider. He’s treated various kinds of smiles successfully with Invisalign.

Meet Dr. Ronald R. Lints

Best Orthodontist in Traverse City, Elk Rapids & Suttons Bay

Dr. Lints’s wife, Mary, and their four sons remain the focus in his life outside of his orthodontic practice. In his spare time, Dr. Lints enjoys spending time with family, traveling, farming, hunting in Northern Michigan, fishing local inland lakes and Lake Michigan, and watching Big Ten sports. As a northern Michigan native, Dr. Lints regularly supports public and private education and extracurricular activities.

RONALD R. LINTS DDS MS

Dr. Lints received his Master of Science (Orthodontics), as well as his Doctor of Dental Surgery, from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. In practice, his goal is to provide excellent orthodontic care through the principles of health, function, and aesthetics. As a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, Dr. Lints discusses treatment options with the parent and patient by using the most up-to-date technology. His practice utilizes 3D Dental CT imaging, self-ligating braces, Invisalign treatment, and educational software programs. Dr. Lints enjoys collaborating with other oral health specialists, general dentists, and medical professionals when treating patients with dental implants, jaw joint pain or dysfunction, full mouth reconstruction, surgical approaches, and third molar removal. Dr. Lints believes continuing education is crucial to improving treatment outcomes and working relationships with dentists and healthcare professionals.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Zoology, Michigan State University
Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Michigan
Master of Science (Orthodontics), University of Michigan

Dr. Lints is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and has been practicing as an orthodontist in Northern Michigan since 1989. You can learn more about him and his qualifications here. Dr. Lints and his staff treat patients in three different locations: Elk Rapids, Traverse City, and Suttons Bay. During a patient’s first appointment, Dr. Lints and his treatment coordinator will complete an orthodontic consult, including an exam. Dr. Lints tailors each treatment plan to the individual, often working with other healthcare professionals in order to accomplish the best results possible.

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FREE SMILE ASSESSMENT?

At Dr. Lints Orthodontics, we provide comprehensive orthodontic treatment plans for children, teenagers, and adults in Northern Michigan. Dr. Lints tailors each treatment plan to the individual, often working with other healthcare professionals in order to accomplish the best results possible.

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  • WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE SAYING

    “Dr. Lints did all my braces, retainers, etc. growing up! My teeth were perfect, but as my wedding approached a gap was growing between my two front teeth. Dr. Lints' office got me in quick and worked fast and hard to "push" my teeth back together, so I could have a perfect smile on my wedding day!”

  • WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE SAYING

    “Amazing job! Made my confidence in my smile go from low to over the top. I will be forever thankful! The staff were always friendly. Courtney went over the top on several occasions, meet us in rapid city to bring us supplies when needed. I would highly recommend going here. Thank you Dr. Lints for doing such a amazing job!”

  • WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE SAYING

    “We love Dr. Lints! He has done an amazing job with my son. He has worked very hard to make a difficult orthodontic treatment plan easy, cost effective and pleasant. He made time on his normal day off to perform a laser procedure on my son to prevent us making another trip to an oral surgeon. I strongly encourage a visit to him if anyone in your family needs a wonderful orthodontist!”