Kirby Nelson Orthodontics

Specialties

When Dr. Kirby Nelson opened his doors in 1996 it was to dedicate himself to providing children, teens, and adults with the beautiful smiles and perfect bites they deserve. He has been doing this ever since, earning an excellent reputation in Maple Valley, Snoqualmie, and North Bend, WA (Washington) for his leading edge techniques and practices, as well as creating a caring atmosphere designed to put you and your family at ease. Dr. Kirby Nelson and his professional team have taken the stress out of orthodontics by creating a fun environment where everyone is treated like an individual.

At Kirby Nelson Orthodontics, our treatment plans are based on the needs and expectations of each patient. Named «Top Dentist» in 2011, 2012 and 2013 by Seattle Met Magazine, Dr. Nelson provides consistent high quality and caring orthodontics with outstanding results.

Some of the state-​of-​the-​art services we offer include:

Traditional braces

TMJ/​TMD and Sleep Apnea Treatment

Invisalign®

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History

Established in 1996.

I graduated from Carroll College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology. I loved everything about Helena and Carroll College, especially the small town atmosphere and friendly environment. After graduation, I was fortunate enough to meet my wife, Sandy Owen. We soon moved to Minneapolis, where I attended the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Although dental school and the weather were challenging, I survived both and graduated with High Distinction. Sandy and I soon moved again, this time to Louisville, Kentucky, where I had been accepted into the orthodontic residency program at the University of Louisville.

Meet the Business Owner

Kirby N.

Business Owner

I was introduced to orthodontics during dental school by my older brother, Bryan, who is also an orthodontist and invited me to visit the school’s orthodontic clinic as often as I could. It was in the orthodontic clinic that I knew I had found what I really wanted to do with my dental training. This career lets me work with both kids and adults, challenges my brain daily to respect that each case is unique, and since nearly all my patients quickly lose any fear they might have had about treatment, I and my staff get to spend most of the treatment time getting to know our patients and putting as much fun into the process as possible. I have a fantastic staff, I have great patients, and it is not an exaggeration to say that I love to come to work because I get to work each day with so many extraordinary people. On top of that, I’m lucky enough to see the work I do positively impact my patients, and I often get to enjoy watching my patients’ confidence and self-​esteem grow as their treatm