About the Practice
About Fredal Orthodontics, Orthodontist in Shelby Township
Fredal Orthodontics is a private, single-doctor practice. It is owned by Dr. Thomas Fredal Jr., the orthodontist who treats you.
The Practice Story
A Family Dental Tradition of More Than 65 Years
Dr. Thomas Fredal Jr. grew up in metro Detroit. He comes from a long line of general dentists, with more than 65 years of service in Macomb County. He followed in their footsteps as an orthodontist.
Fredal Orthodontics opened in 2020. The office is in Shelby Township, at the northwest corner of 25 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue. Dr. Fredal treats children, teens and adults. The practice serves families in Washington Township, Romeo, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Troy and the surrounding communities.
The office has a kids’ area with an iPad bar, complimentary coffee and beverages, and free Wi-Fi. It has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible parking and a wheelchair-accessible restroom, with free on-site parking. The practice accommodates patients with special needs.
Outside of the office, Dr. Fredal loves spending time with his family. He also enjoys fishing, running, snowboarding, and golfing.
Meet Your Orthodontic Specialist and the Team
Dr. Thomas Fredal Jr.
Dr. Fredal earned his dental degree (DDS) at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry.
He did his specialty training at Jacksonville University School of Orthodontics. The program is accredited by CODA (the Commission on Dental Accreditation). There he trained in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics (guiding how the jaws and face grow). He earned his MSD, a master’s degree, there as well.
Dr. Fredal began practicing orthodontics in 2018. He has treated more than 2,000 cases. That count covers his time in training and in practice. He was named an HOUR Detroit Top Dentist from 2023 to 2026.
Full BioPatient Care Team
Clinical Philosophy
How Dr. Fredal Practices Orthodontics
What Makes This Practice Different
The one thing Dr. Fredal names as different at Fredal Orthodontics is a fully digital workflow. It merges i-CAT CBCT imaging (a 3D X-ray scan) with iTero digital scans (3D scans of the teeth) for 3D diagnosis and treatment planning.
How Cases Are Diagnosed and Planned
Dr. Fredal carefully evaluates growth, dental development, skeletal relationships (how the jaws line up with each other) and the goals of treatment. From these, he decides not only how to treat, but when treatment should begin.
On Pricing
Fredal Orthodontics publishes its starting prices so families can plan before the first visit. Your fee is set by how complex your case is, and it does not change with how long treatment takes.
The fees reflect the expertise, time and personalized care that go into every case. Orthodontics is the practice’s specialty, not just one of many services it provides. As an orthodontic specialist, Dr. Fredal completed years of additional education and full-time specialty training. That training focused only on diagnosing, preventing and treating problems with the alignment of the teeth and jaws.
When Treatment Is Not Recommended
Dr. Fredal sometimes recommends against orthodontic treatment.
Damon Ultima Braces
Fredal Orthodontics offers Damon Ultima and Damon System braces. They use passive self-ligating brackets with lightweight shape-memory wires. Self-ligating brackets hold the wire without elastic ties.
Precision Tools for Faster, Better Results
Fredal Orthodontics uses advanced digital technology to make orthodontic treatment more precise, comfortable, and efficient. An iTero 3D scan captures the teeth, an i-CAT 3D X-ray shows the roots and supporting bone, and DIBS AI helps Dr. Fredal digitally plan the ideal bracket position before braces are placed.
Custom indirect bonding trays then transfer that digital plan directly to the teeth, so the braces are placed with a high level of accuracy from the very beginning.
What Patients Receive at Fredal Orthodontics
Fredal Orthodontics combines specialist-led care with advanced digital treatment planning. Every patient is evaluated with i-CAT CBCT imaging and an iTero digital scan, for Invisalign and for braces. For comprehensive (full) braces cases, Dr. Fredal also uses DIBS AI software. He uses it to plan the Damon Ultima treatment and each bracket position in 3D.
The comprehensive treatment fee includes every appliance your case needs. It also covers elastics (small rubber bands worn with braces or aligners) and repairs for brackets that come off. If you have braces, one set of Essix retainers (clear plastic retainers) is included when treatment ends.
Emergency vs Comfort Care
Real Emergency or Comfort Issue?
If you have a problem with your braces or appliance, call/text Fredal Orthodontics. The team will help you decide if it needs attention right away. If not, it can safely wait until your next scheduled visit. You can also text a photo and your question through Weave at any hour. The clinical team reviews messages during business hours and replies with next steps.
Dr. Fredal gives this advice between visits. If you have discomfort and cannot come in during patient hours, orthodontic wax can be applied to the area. If a wire is poking or causing significant irritation, the end of the wire may be carefully clipped with clean nail clippers until the team can see you. Tylenol can be used as needed for discomfort, following the recommended dosing instructions.
Emergency visits are by appointment during office hours. Some patients need to be seen right away. Fredal Orthodontics makes every effort to see these patients as promptly as possible, including same-day appointments during patient hours when clinically appropriate and the schedule allows. For current patients, emergency visits are included in the treatment fee. After hours, current patients can call/text the main line. Fredal Orthodontics usually responds to after-hours and weekend emergency messages within 24 hours. The Emergency Care page walks through common situations step by step.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fredal Orthodontics
Is Fredal Orthodontics a private practice?
Yes. Fredal Orthodontics is privately held and owned by Dr. Thomas Fredal Jr. He is the only orthodontist on staff. The practice has one office, in Shelby Township, Michigan, and has been open since 2020. It serves Macomb County and the wider metro Detroit area.
What are the office hours at Fredal Orthodontics?
Patient appointments are booked Monday 12:00pm-7:00pm and Tuesday 10:00am-6:00pm. Thursday is 8:00am-5:00pm and Friday 8:00am-2:00pm. On Wednesday the office answers the phone 8:00am-5:00pm but books no patient appointments. It is closed Saturday and Sunday. Existing patients can call or text the main line after hours, and the team responds within 24 hours.
Which ages does Fredal Orthodontics treat?
Children, teens and adults. Treatment options include Damon Ultima self-ligating braces, Invisalign and Invisalign Teen, Phase 1 early treatment for children, and MARPE expansion for adults.
MARPE is a palatal expander anchored with mini-screws in the roof of the mouth. Every plan is built from a 3D CBCT scan and an iTero digital scan. Care is then designed around each patient’s face, bite and long-term stability.
How do I book a first visit at Fredal Orthodontics?
Call/text (586) 544-4440 or use the scheduling link on the website. Fredal Orthodontics also has appointment slots on its website for online booking.
The consultation is complimentary for new patients. It covers orthodontic needs, treatment options, timelines and financial options. Patients transferring from another orthodontist are accepted, with a $250 consultation fee that is credited toward treatment if they start here.
What does the office provide for patients and families during a visit?
The waiting area is kid-friendly and has a kids’ play area with an iPad bar. There are complimentary coffee and beverages, free Wi-Fi, digital check-in and comfortable consultation rooms.
The office has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible parking and a wheelchair-accessible restroom, and on-site parking is free. Fredal Orthodontics can also accommodate patients with special needs.
How should a parent choose an orthodontist?
Dr. Fredal’s answer is that the choice comes down to diagnosis, treatment planning and who will personally oversee the care. At Fredal Orthodontics he plans and supervises every patient’s treatment himself. Each plan is built around the patient’s bite, facial balance, skeletal relationships, supporting bone, smile esthetics and long-term stability, not only straightening the teeth.
Ready to Meet Your Shelby Township Orthodontist?
*For new patients only. Patients transferring from another orthodontist: $250 consultation fee, credited toward treatment if they start here.
*For new patients only. Patients transferring from another orthodontist: $250 consultation fee, credited toward treatment if they start here.