About Our Office
The team at Chapel Hill – E Franklin 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.
- Affordable monthly payment options and discounts are available for qualifying patients
- Most dental insurance plans accepted
About Our Office
The team at Chapel Hill – E Franklin 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.
- Affordable monthly payment options and discounts are available for qualifying patients
- Most dental insurance plans accepted
Orthodontic Services Available
Current Offers
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.
Meet Our Orthodontists in Chapel Hill – E Franklin
Dr. Smith is a native of North Carolina, valedictorian of his high school, top of his class in dental school, and lauded graduate of UNC. I guess you could say he was really good in school. However, we think it’s his passion for people and what orthodontics can accomplish to improve their lives that really sets him apart. As a board-certified orthodontist, Dr. Smith creates beautiful smiles in our community every day.
Education & Experience
Dr. Smith spent years studying to become an orthodontist. As a committed student, he remained at the top of his class throughout his undergraduate and graduate careers. After completing dental school, Dr. Smith went on to serve in the Navy for four years, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Dr. Smith is certified by the American Board of Orthodontists, something less than 30% of orthodontists achieve. Today, Dr. Smith cherishes the opportunity to create healthy, beautiful smiles for patients of all ages throughout Chapel Hill, Durham, Mebane, and Roxboro.
Outside of the Office
Dr. Smith lives in Durham with his wife and former high school sweetheart and their three kids.
Dr. Gavin Heymann was born and raised in the Chapel Hill/Durham area. Ever since he was young, he knew he wanted a career that would help people. As a board-certified orthodontist, he does just that by improving people’s health—and lives—by improving their smiles.
Education & Experience
Dr. Heymann graduated from Chapel Hill High School and pursued his undergraduate education at UNC-Chapel Hill, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in biology. He went on to attend the UNC School of Dentistry, from which he graduated with his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the top of his class in 2005. Dr. Heymann remained at UNC for his specialty training in orthodontics, where he received the Andrew McArthur Brooks Fellowship, as well as earned a Master of Science and an orthodontic certificate from one of the most well-respected orthodontic programs in the world. Dr. Heymann is certified by the American Board of Orthodontists, something less than 30% of orthodontists achieve.
Outside of the Office
Dr. Heymann currently lives in Chapel Hill with his wife and two daughters.
Our Orthodontists in Smith and Heymann Orthodontics - Chapel Hill
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