Looking for a trusted orthodontist serving North Ann Arbor? McNamara Orthodontics provides personalized orthodontic care for children, teens, and adults throughout North Ann Arbor, Kerrytown, and the Medical Campus area. Led by board-certified orthodontist Dr. Laurie McNamara McClatchey, our practice combines advanced specialty training, academic expertise, and patient-focused care to deliver confident, healthy smiles.
From your first visit, you’ll experience clear communication, thoughtful treatment planning, and a welcoming environment designed to support comfort, precision, and long-term orthodontic results.
McNamara Orthodontics is located at 321 N. Ingalls St., situated in the historic core of Ann Arbor. Our office combines a welcoming, professional atmosphere with a location that is incredibly convenient for local families and the university community.
We are just steps away from the University of Michigan Central Campus and the U-M Hospital, making us the ideal choice for students, faculty, and busy professionals. Whether you are coming from the Kerrytown District or the nearby State Street shops, our office is easy to reach on foot or by car.
Accessible via Division Street and M-14, we provide expert care in a central location that fits perfectly into your Ann Arbor routine.
Dr. Laurie McNamara McClatchey delivers highly personalized orthodontic care informed by decades of clinical experience and ongoing academic leadership. As a board-certified orthodontist and University of Michigan faculty member, she approaches every case with careful diagnosis, precise planning, and a commitment to long-term bite stability, not just straight teeth.
Her academic involvement directly shapes her private practice, allowing her to apply advanced orthodontic principles, evidence-based techniques, and modern technology to each treatment plan. Patients benefit from clear communication, thoughtful education, and an individualized approach designed to achieve balanced function, comfort, and natural-looking results at every stage of care.
Credentials & Expertise
At McNamara Orthodontics, we believe orthodontic care should be clear, flexible, and approachable. Our team works closely with patients from North Ann Arbor to create payment solutions that fit different treatment needs and household budgets, without added stress or confusion.
Flexible options include:
During your consultation, we’ll review your recommended treatment, explain all costs clearly, and help you select a payment plan that feels comfortable and manageable from the start.
We provide comprehensive orthodontic care tailored to your age, goals, and lifestyle. Each treatment plan is carefully designed to support comfort, efficiency, and predictable outcomes.
Carefully planned braces gently guide teeth, improve bite alignment, and create confident smiles through personalized orthodontic care for all ages.
Clear, removable aligners straighten teeth discreetly, fit daily routines comfortably, and deliver predictable results using advanced digital planning for patients.
Custom orthodontic retainers help maintain alignment, protect treatment results, and preserve your smile long after active care ends comfortably and securely.
Early orthodontic care supports jaw development, guides erupting teeth, and helps growing smiles develop balance and function during childhood years.
Teen orthodontic treatment adapts to growth changes, busy schedules, and lifestyle needs while supporting steady progress and confident smiles throughout.
Adult orthodontic care focuses on comfort, efficiency, and discreet treatment that improves alignment, bite function, and overall smile confidence naturally.
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See the Smile Transformations
Our orthodontic treatments create lasting changes that bring out confident smiles. Explore a few examples of how braces, Invisalign®, and other treatments have transformed our patients’ smiles over time.
Patients from North Ann Arbor and the Medical Campus often ask the following questions when considering orthodontic care.
Yes. Appointment planning is flexible and designed to work around academic, clinical, and professional schedules whenever possible.
Our approach focuses on careful planning, patient education, and personalized treatment designed for long-term comfort and stability.
Yes. Treatment can improve bite function, jaw balance, and overall oral health, not just the appearance of your smile.
Every plan is created based on individual goals, facial structure, bite needs, and lifestyle considerations.
We provide guidance and retainers to help maintain results and protect your smile once braces or aligners are complete.
Whether you’re ready to visit us in person or prefer a virtual consultation, our team is here to help you take the first step toward a confident, healthy smile.
