WHY PATIENTS CHOOSE SCHIMMEL ORTHODONTICS
TRUSTED ORTHODONTIC CARE IN THE BRONX FOR OVER 40 YEARS
Schimmel Orthodontics is a trusted Riverdale orthodontic practice with deep roots in the Bronx community. Dr. Laurence Schimmel was born and raised in Riverdale, Bronx, and proudly continues a family legacy of exceptional orthodontic care started by his father, Dr. Sanford Schimmel. For more than 40 years, Schimmel Orthodontics has been a cornerstone for five-star orthodontic treatment in the Bronx. Since taking the lead in 2005, Dr. Laurence Schimmel has advanced the practice while preserving the personalized care patients value.
HIGHLY TRAINED, HIGHLY PERSONALIZED CARE
Advanced credentials, hospital-based experience, and modern orthodontic options delivered in a community-based Riverdale office.
HIGHLY CREDENTIALED BRONX ORTHODONTIST
Dr. Schimmel earned his dental degree from New York University College of Dentistry, graduating as a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU), the national dental honor society. This distinction is awarded to only the top 12% of dental graduates nationwide, recognizing academic excellence, leadership, character, and future potential.
MONTEFIORE ORTHODONTIC RESIDENCY TRAINING
Following NYU, Dr. Schimmel was accepted directly into the Montefiore Hospital Orthodontic Residency Program, one of the most respected orthodontic programs in New York. There, he received comprehensive training in all major orthodontic techniques, including Roth, MBT, Bi-Dimensional, and standard edgewise systems, allowing him to customize treatment for children, teens, and adults.
AMERICAN BOARD OF ORTHODONTICS DIPLOMATE
After graduating from Montefiore, Dr. Schimmel went on to become a diplomate for the American board of orthodontics.
ADVANCED TRAINING IN INVISALIGN, SPARK & CLEAR ALIGNERS
As a leading Invisalign orthodontist in the Bronx, Dr. Schimmel has completed advanced training in Invisalign and Spark clear aligner therapy. These modern orthodontic options provide discreet, effective treatment for patients seeking alternatives to traditional braces. Dr. Schimmel continues to pursue advanced continuing education to stay current with the latest developments in clear aligner technology and orthodontic biomechanics.
EXPERTISE IN SURGICAL & CRANIOFACIAL ORTHODONTICS
Dr. Schimmel served as a member of the prestigious Montefiore Craniofacial Team, where orthodontists collaborate with craniofacial surgeons, neurosurgeons, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, and ENT specialists. This interdisciplinary team treats complex conditions affecting the skull, face, jaws, airway, speech, hearing, and overall development.
COMPLEX CASE EXPERIENCE, COORDINATED CARE
This experience gives Dr. Schimmel unique expertise in treating patients with craniosynostosis, cleft lip and palate, severe jaw discrepancies, facial trauma and facial asymmetry, and syndromic facial conditions such as Apert, Crouzon, and Pfeiffer syndromes.
PERSONALIZED ORTHODONTIC CARE NOT A FACTORY PRACTICE
At Schimmel Orthodontics, we are proud to be a community-based orthodontic office in Riverdale, Bronx. Unlike large corporate or “factory-style” orthodontic practices, our patients benefit from:
CUTTING-EDGE ORTHODONTIC TECHNOLOGY
Our Bronx orthodontic office uses state-of-the-art technology to improve comfort, accuracy, and treatment outcomes, including:
If you are looking for a trusted orthodontist in Riverdale or the Bronx, we invite you to experience the difference at Schimmel Orthodontics.
BEAUTIFUL SMILES. ADVANCED CARE. A LEGACY YOU CAN TRUST.Looking For Excellent Orthodontic Treatment?
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