Orthodontist in Shelby Township – Macomb County
Your Smile, Our Passion
Specialist orthodontic care for children, teens and adults in Shelby Township and across Macomb County. Damon Ultima braces, Invisalign and airway-aware orthodontics, all planned from 3D scans.
*For new patients only.
*New-patient consultations and second opinions are free.
In Network With Delta Dental PPO
Claims Filed On Your Behalf · View Insurance Guide
Besides Delta Dental PPO, the practice accepts other PPO plans, such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, MetLife, Cigna and Aetna, out of network. For those plans, the practice files your claims for you as a courtesy. You receive your benefits verification in writing.
The practice’s goal is to make treatment as affordable and accessible as possible. It will work with you to find a financial option that fits your budget.
If you have an HMO, Medicaid or state plan and are not already in treatment elsewhere, you can still have a free new-patient consultation with a 3D CBCT scan. The practice does not accept HMO plans and does not participate with Medicaid or state insurance plans. To help with cost, the practice offers 0% in-house financing and accepts HSA and FSA funds.
Service Area
Fredal Orthodontics serves families across Macomb County and Metro Detroit.
Meet Dr. Thomas Fredal Jr.
- Training. He earned his dental degree (DDS) at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. His orthodontic residency was at Jacksonville University School of Orthodontics. It is a CODA-accredited program. CODA is the Commission on Dental Accreditation. There he trained in orthodontics and in dentofacial orthopedics (guiding how the jaws and face grow). He earned his Certificate in Orthodontics and his Master’s Degree in Dentofacial Orthopedics (MSD) there.
- Experience. He began practicing orthodontics in 2018. Dr. Fredal has treated more than 2,000 orthodontic cases throughout his orthodontic training and clinical practice.
- Local roots. He grew up in metro Detroit. He comes from a long line of general dentists. They have more than 65 years of service in Macomb County.
- Complex care. He plans airway-related and other complex cases. Some of these cases also need jaw surgery. The choice between orthodontics alone and surgery depends on the case. He weighs how severe the jaw difference is, facial balance and profile, the bite, tooth position, function and your treatment goals. An oral and maxillofacial surgeon (a surgeon for the jaws and face) outside the practice does the surgery. Dr. Fredal coordinates with that surgeon.
- Recognition. HOUR Detroit Top Dentist, 2023 to 2026.
How to Get Started
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Ortho2 in-house financing has 0% interest and no credit check; a down payment is required.
What Happens at Your Free Consultation
Your consultation lasts 50 minutes, including 20 minutes with Dr. Fredal, who personally conducts every consultation. It is free for new patients of every age. If you are already in treatment with another orthodontist, your transfer consultation costs $250, deducted from your treatment fee if you start here.
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Welcome & Paperwork
You can complete your new-patient forms on the practice website, through Ortho 2 Edge. Bring a photo ID.
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3D CBCT & iTero Scans
A free 3D CBCT scan and an iTero digital scan of your teeth are taken, along with clinical photographs. The CBCT scan takes under 30 seconds and captures the teeth, jaws and airway in full 3D. The iTero scan replaces goopy impression material. If you want a digital copy of your CBCT scan, a $450 fee covers the USB and data processing.
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Doctor Evaluation & Diagnosis
Dr. Fredal personally reviews your complete records with you and gives you his own treatment recommendation. The consultation includes an airway screening, which is not meant to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea (breathing that repeatedly stops and starts during sleep).
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Treatment Options & Pricing
You leave with the exact treatment cost in writing. You also get a review of all available financing options.
Braces, Invisalign & Orthodontics in Shelby Township
Comprehensive treatment (full orthodontic treatment) for children, teens and adults. Fredal Orthodontics also welcomes patients transferring from other practices.
Invisalign in Shelby Township
Invisalign starts at $5,280. Fredal Orthodontics uses Invisalign exclusively for clear aligner treatment.
Children’s Orthodontics
Dr. Fredal treats children from age 7. Phase 1 early treatment starts at $2,980.
Adult Orthodontics
Metal braces and Invisalign for adults. Between visits, you can text photos and questions through Weave.
Bite Problems & Airway
The practice treats overbite, underbite, crossbite, open bite, crowding and spacing. Dr. Fredal looks at the airway when he evaluates children and adults.
Appliances, Removal & Retainers
Removal of braces placed elsewhere starts at $1,000 per arch. Replacement retainers are $225 per arch. Retainer models are 3D-printed in the office.
Technology at Fredal Orthodontics
- i-CAT FLX V17 CBCT. 3D imaging of the teeth, jaws and airway.
- iTero Lumina scanner. Digital impressions instead of impression molds.
- DIBS AI indirect bonding. Brackets are placed with a custom 3D-printed tray, not one at a time by hand.
- Damon Ultima system. Self-ligating brackets with lightweight shape-memory wires.
- Fully digital treatment planning. Each case is planned from one 3D model of the CBCT and iTero scans.
- Invisalign Palatal Expander. A removable, 3D-printed palatal expander. In 2024, Fredal Orthodontics was selected as the first practice in Michigan to offer it.
A Private, Single-Doctor Practice
Fredal Orthodontics is a privately held, single-doctor practice. It is owned by the orthodontist who treats you.
Your Care With Dr. Fredal
- Dr. Fredal personally designs and oversees every treatment plan from start to finish.
- You see the same orthodontist throughout your treatment, rather than rotating between multiple providers.
- Every orthodontic visit is directed by Dr. Fredal.
- Starting prices are published, so families can plan before the first visit.
Why Choose Fredal Orthodontics
Dr. Fredal believes choosing an orthodontist should come down to diagnosis, treatment planning and who will personally oversee your care. The one thing he names as different at Fredal Orthodontics is a fully digital workflow. It merges i-CAT CBCT imaging with iTero digital scans for 3D diagnosis and treatment planning.
Each patient’s care is designed around their face, bite and long-term stability. For adults, Dr. Fredal looks at more than straight teeth. He evaluates the whole face. That includes skeletal relationships (how the jaws line up with each other). It also includes gum and bone support, root position and airway.
Whether to remove teeth is not decided on crowding alone. Dr. Fredal also weighs how treatment will affect the facial profile, lip support, the position of the front teeth, smile width, the health of the gums and bone, function and long-term stability.
Dr. Thomas Fredal Jr. is the practice’s only orthodontist.
Transparent Pricing for Orthodontics in Shelby Township
The comprehensive treatment fee includes every appliance your case needs, repairs, emergency visits for current patients and one set of retainers. Dr. Fredal diagnoses every case. Your fee is set by how complex your case is, and it does not change with how long treatment takes.
Starting Prices
Comprehensive Metal Braces
Comprehensive Invisalign
Phase 1 Early Treatment (Kids)
0% In-House Financing
Free Consultation + 3D CBCT Scan
For new patients of every age. Second opinions are free too.Monthly payments start as low as $179. The amount depends on your treatment cost, down payment and financing terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Dr. Fredal plan treatment?
Every treatment plan at Fredal Orthodontics is built from a 3D CBCT scan and an iTero digital scan. Some plans use hybrid treatment, which combines braces and Invisalign. Hybrid treatment is not necessary for every patient. When Dr. Fredal recommends it, it is included in the treatment fee.
When does Dr. Fredal recommend braces instead of Invisalign?
Dr. Fredal typically recommends braces for severe deep bites (upper front teeth that cover too much of the lower front teeth) and for significant spacing (large gaps between the teeth). He may also start with braces for the most challenging tooth movements, such as severe rotations (badly turned teeth) or significant deep bites, then switch to Invisalign to finish.
Can I transfer my orthodontic treatment to Fredal Orthodontics?
Yes. Fredal Orthodontics accepts patients who are already in treatment with another orthodontist. A transfer consultation with Dr. Fredal costs $250. If you start treatment here, the $250 is deducted from your treatment fee. Book a transfer consultation
Second opinions on treatment elsewhere are free.
At what age should my child first see Dr. Fredal?
Dr. Fredal recommends that every child have an orthodontic evaluation by age 7. Each evaluation includes a 3D i-CAT CBCT scan. Dr. Fredal uses the scan to assess jaw growth, erupting teeth (teeth that are still coming in) and the airway.
The youngest age he treats is 7. He bases when to start on growth, dental development, skeletal relationships and treatment goals. When early treatment is indicated, he uses growth-guided approaches such as palatal expansion. Learn about children’s orthodontics
Does Fredal Orthodontics file my insurance claim?
Yes, for the dental plans it accepts. The practice is in network with Delta Dental PPO, and out of network with the other PPO plans on its accepted list, such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, MetLife, Cigna and Aetna. It files those claims for you too.
HMO plans, Medicaid and state plans are not accepted. Your card is taken at booking, and your written benefits verification follows. View the insurance guide
How do patients check in between visits?
Through Weave. Every patient at Fredal Orthodontics can text progress photos and questions to the team at any hour, with no extra charge for it. During business hours the clinical team looks at what you send and tells you what to do next. For a broken bracket, a poking wire or an aligner that will not fit, that may mean waiting for the next visit or coming in sooner.
Proud to Serve Shelby Township and Beyond
Fredal Orthodontics is in Shelby Township. The office is at the northwest corner of 25 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue. The practice sponsors sports and school programs at Eisenhower High School. It has the same kind of sponsorships at Romeo Middle School and Romeo High School. It also sponsors Suburban Ice Rochester and Revolution Fitness.
The practice also serves families in Washington Township, Romeo, Rochester, Rochester Hills and Troy. It serves the towns around them, too.
Your Free Consultation Includes a 3D CBCT Scan
Dr. Fredal personally evaluates your teeth, jaws and airway with 3D CBCT imaging at your consultation. Community discounts, $250 off: Military and veterans · First responders · Healthcare workers · Teachers and school staff · Students · Each additional child in your family who starts treatment
*For new patients only.
*New-patient consultations and second opinions are free. If you are already in treatment with another orthodontist, a transfer consultation is $250. The $250 is credited toward treatment if you start here. One $250 community discount can be applied per patient. It comes off your out-of-pocket cost. You need an ID to claim it. You can combine it with the pay-in-full discount. A $100 referral account credit is separate. It can also be combined when it applies.