Parent FAQs

Yes. Dr. Kelsey Wahl is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO). Board certification in orthodontics is voluntary and highly rigorous, and not all orthodontists choose to pursue it. Earning ABO certification requires advanced written and clinical examinations, detailed case presentations, and ongoing evaluation of treatment outcomes. This process ensures the orthodontist meets the highest standards in diagnosis, treatment planning, biomechanics, and long-term stability. For patients and parents, this means Dr. Wahl is held to a nationally recognized standard of excellence. Her board certification reflects a deep commitment to precision, ethical care, and results that prioritize both esthetics and function, helping ensure smiles that are not only beautiful, but stable and healthy long after treatment is complete.

Dr. Wahl focuses on personalized, prevention-based care. She carefully times treatment to support healthy growth, proper bite development, and confident, natural-looking smiles.

Her clinical focus includes early Phase I treatment, bite correction, complex orthodontic cases, and orthognathic (jaw surgery-related) care.

Dr. Wahl uses modern orthodontic tools including traditional braces, clear aligners, and orthodontic appliances, supported by advanced digital planning for precise results.