Orthodontists in Howell

Dr. Fraser is a Metro Detroit native, born and raised in Port Huron.

Dentistry has always been a significant part of his life, as both his father and older sister are practicing general dentists. His mother is a dental hygienist and the office manager for their family practice.

Dr. Fraser grew up an avid hockey player and was fortunate enough to represent numerous US National Teams. He played four years of varsity NCAA Division I hockey at Harvard and was elected team captain his senior season.

After one year playing professional hockey, he decided to pursue a career in dentistry where he attended the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. After dental school, he completed three years of orthodontic specialty training at the University at Buffalo where he researched the anatomical limits of tooth movement, utilizing 3-D imaging technology to improve efficiency and treatment success in orthodontics.

In his spare time, he enjoys running marathons, playing ice hockey, water and snow skiing, and reading.

Dr. Fraser and his wife, Alyssa, a pediatric nurse practitioner, live locally and love spending time with their two sons, James and Oliver.

Dr. Niles is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. He also received his master’s degree in orthodontics at the University of Michigan, where he graduated first in his class. He was an assistant professor at the University of Michigan for five years teaching undergraduate general dentistry and orthodontics.

He opened his practice in Brighton and is a pioneer in the development of dental facial orthopedics and orthodontic treatment of pre-adolescent children. He has treated thousands of children and adults in Livingston County for more than 30 years.

Dr. Niles is an active member of the Michigan Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontics. He is a founding member of the Livingston District Dental Society and a supporting member of the VINA Dental Clinic in Livingston County.

Dr. Niles and his wife, Sandi, live in Brighton where they raised their three children. Scott and his wife, Kristin, both work in medical device sales and live in Brighton with their two children. Christopher works for Progressive Insurance and lives in Tampa, FL. Ashley also works in medical device sales and lives in Seminole, FL.

Dr. Niles has supported many local charities as well as various school and community organizations over the years.

Originally from Rochester Hills, MI, Dr. Julia Mastracci completed her undergraduate degree in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Later, she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, where she also received her specialty certificate and Master’s degree in Orthodontics. Dr. Mastracci is board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics, a distinction that reflects her commitment to the highest standards of clinical excellence and patient care.

Dr. Mastracci is proficient in using a variety of treatment techniques, including fixed appliances, clear aligners, and managing early interceptive, interdisciplinary, surgical, and craniofacial/cleft cases. She has also utilized cutting-edge technologies such as custom 3D printed brackets, TADs, miniscrew-assisted expansion, and soft tissue laser therapy.

Dr. Mastracci is motivated to have the same positive impact on her patients that her TDR orthodontist had on her when she was a kid. Being part of such transformative journeys for patients of all ages is truly inspiring. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her fiancee Gino, taking her golden retriever puppy Cannoli for long walks, and soaking up the sun lakeside with her family.