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About Our Office

The team at Carbondale offers a breadth of orthodontic services to meet the needs of kids, teens, and adults. Helping our patients reveal confident smiles through tailored orthodontic treatment plans is our goal. If you’re looking for braces or Invisalign® aligner options from a family orthodontist near you, book your FREE consultation online or by phone today.

  • Dr. Cook earned a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Creighton University – School of Dentistry and attended St. Louis University Center for Advanced Dental Education where he studied orthodontics
  • Among the top orthodontists in Carbondale, IL with state-of-the-art equipment
  • Smile Doctors Orthodontics proudly serves the communities in the following zip codes: 62901, 62902, 62903
  • Convenient locations in Carbondale and Marion
  • Convenient scheduling and progress tracking through Smile Doctors Anywhere app
  • Affordable monthly payment options and discounts are available for qualifying patients
  • Most dental insurance plans accepted
Logo Smile Doctors
715 N Giant City Rd,
Ste 3,
Carbondale, IL, 62902-6401
Monday - Thursday: 8am-5pm
Friday: 8am-12pm
Recent Google Reviews:

"When I first went to Dr Cook, I was in the process of completing my braces journey with a childhood dentist. I could see that I was not going to have the smile I wanted and therefore I decided to see Dr Cook and share my concerns. During my first apt with Dr Cook, he told me it was possible he may not meet my expectations, but I am so glad I switched to him anyway. Dr Cook went above and beyond, and exceeded my expectations. It’s been 2 years since I completed my orthodontic treatment with Dr Cook and I am still very happy with my final results."

5-star
Faviola Lopez

About Our Office

The team at Carbondale offers a breadth of orthodontic services to meet the needs of kids, teens, and adults. Helping our patients reveal confident smiles through tailored orthodontic treatment plans is our goal. If you’re looking for braces or Invisalign® aligner options from a family orthodontist near you, book your FREE consultation online or by phone today.

  • Dr. Cook earned a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Creighton University – School of Dentistry and attended St. Louis University Center for Advanced Dental Education where he studied orthodontics
  • Among the top orthodontists in Carbondale, IL with state-of-the-art equipment
  • Smile Doctors Orthodontics proudly serves the communities in the following zip codes: 62901, 62902, 62903
  • Convenient locations in Carbondale and Marion
  • Convenient scheduling and progress tracking through Smile Doctors Anywhere app
  • Affordable monthly payment options and discounts are available for qualifying patients
  • Most dental insurance plans accepted
Logo Smile Doctors
715 N Giant City Rd,
Ste 3,
Carbondale, IL, 62902-6401
Monday - Thursday: 8am-5pm
Friday: 8am-12pm
Google
5-star

Orthodontic Services Available

Braces

Smile Doctors offers metal and ceramic braces to suit our patients’ needs. Our orthodontists can develop a custom orthodontic treatment plan for kids, teens, and adults.

Invisalign® Aligners

A clear alternative to traditional braces, Invisalign® aligners are a convenient choice for adults and teens looking to discreetly straighten their teeth with clear aligners.

Smile Express®

Get the smile of your dreams in six months or less with Smile Express®! Learn how our local orthodontists can help adults touch up their smile with aligners shipped straight to your door.

Retainers

Keep your smile beautiful with clear or fixed retainers from Smile Doctors. Our orthodontists can fit a new or existing patient for a retainer and offer retainer repairs and replacements if needed.

Rising Star (7& Up)

The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends children see an orthodontist by age 7. Our RISING STAR program provides children ages 5-10 with complimentary, early care.

Current Offers and Insurance

Everyone deserves a confident and affordable smile. Convenient monthly payments and discounts are available for qualifying patients. We accept most insurance plans and will check your coverage during your FREE initial consultation.

Up to $500 Off
On comprehensive braces or Invisalign® aligner treatment

* Some restrictions & exclusions may apply.

Pay in Full
Discounts when you pay in full for treatment

* Some restrictions & exclusions may apply.

Military Discount
10% off braces or Invisalign® aligners

A special offer for service members and family

* Some restrictions & exclusions may apply.

Family Plan
Discounts when multiple family members start treatment

* Some restrictions & exclusions may apply.

Meet Our Orthodontists in Carbondale

Lynn Hurst
Dr. Lynn Hurst

A native Texan, Dr. Lynn Hurst graduated from Southwestern University in 1979 with a degree in biology and minor in chemistry. In 1984, he received his DDS with honors from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, followed by his certificate and MS in orthodontics from the University of Oklahoma.

Upon graduation, Dr. Hurst entered private practice in San Antonio, Texas, where he practiced orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics for 20 years. After 1 year in practice, he joined the faculty at his dental alma mater, UTHSCSA, and has been involved in orthodontic education and research ever since.

In addition to being a board-certified orthodontist, Dr. Hurst is a member of and actively involved in numerous professional organizations. He also had the distinct privilege of serving as Founding Dean for the College of Dental Medicine at the Roseman University of Health Sciences, and served as the as the Founding President, CEO, and orthodontist at Texas Orthodontics from 2009-2020. Now, Dr. Hurst is proud to continue serving patients and creating confident smiles in Illinois!

Meet Our Orthodontists in Carbondale

Lynn Hurst
Dr. Lynn Hurst

A native Texan, Dr. Lynn Hurst graduated from Southwestern University in 1979 with a degree in biology and minor in chemistry. In 1984, he received his DDS with honors from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, followed by his certificate and MS in orthodontics from the University of Oklahoma.

Upon graduation, Dr. Hurst entered private practice in San Antonio, Texas, where he practiced orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics for 20 years. After 1 year in practice, he joined the faculty at his dental alma mater, UTHSCSA, and has been involved in orthodontic education and research ever since.

In addition to being a board-certified orthodontist, Dr. Hurst is a member of and actively involved in numerous professional organizations. He also had the distinct privilege of serving as Founding Dean for the College of Dental Medicine at the Roseman University of Health Sciences, and served as the as the Founding President, CEO, and orthodontist at Texas Orthodontics from 2009-2020. Now, Dr. Hurst is proud to continue serving patients and creating confident smiles in Illinois!

Awards & Certifications

Patient Reviews

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“It was great!”

5-star
Shreya Patel
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“Smiles doctors is amazing with my daughter. She loves going to her appointments to see everyone❤️”

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Kayleigh Gooch
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“When I first went to Dr Cook, I was in the process of completing my braces journey with a childhood dentist. I could see that I was not going to have the smile I wanted and therefore I decided to see Dr Cook and share my concerns. During my first apt with Dr Cook, he told me it was possible he may not meet my expectations, but I am so glad I switched to him anyway. Dr Cook went above and beyond, and exceeded my expectations. It’s been 2 years since I completed my orthodontic treatment with Dr Cook and I am still very happy with my final results.”

5-star
Faviola Lopez

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In the Community

Our team members make a difference in our communities every day. Whether we are putting on events at our clinics or hosting tooth talks in the schools, filling backpacks with supplies or donating time to those in need, creating smiles is our passion.

Community Partnerships