Orthodontists in Lebanon
About Our Office
The team at Lebanon 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.
- 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
"Mattingly and Howell have been excellent to my daughter. They have always explained things and the progress of how her treatment was working. Excellent friendly staff !!!"
About Our Office
The team at Lebanon 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.
- 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
Orthodontic Services Available
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Choose the payment option that works for you. We offer convenient monthly payments and discounts for qualifying patients.
Meet Our Orthodontists in Lebanon
Dr. Christian Howell, DMD, has been practicing orthodontics since 2000 in the communities of Louisville, Bardstown, and Lebanon.
After graduating from high school in Indiana, he entered the workforce, served in the US Army, and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in business from Indiana University. He attended the University of Louisville School of Dentistry where he became a Doctor of Dental Medicine and continued his education to receive both an advanced degree in general dentistry and a master’s degree in oral biology. By 2000, Dr. Howell had completed a degree in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics from the same institution.
Dr. Howell is known for making his patients feel cared for and is always looking for the next innovation that will further improve their experience. Similarly, he is passionate about helping other orthodontists stay on the cutting edge of the industry and has held positions at the local, state, and national level to assist in this endeavor. He is proud to be affiliated with the AAO, ADA, Southern Association of Orthodontists, Kentucky Dental Association, and Louisville Dental Society.
Dr. Howell is blessed to be married to his wife of over two decades, Dr. Laura Escher-Howell. Their lives have been enriched by their four children: Ben, Jacob, Grant, and Eva. In his spare time, he enjoys many outdoor activities with his family and friends.
Meet Our Orthodontists in Lebanon
Awards & Certifications
Patient Reviews
“Good feeling like this place very nice service they are provide. my treatment going on very well my teeth gaps gone my smile looks so much better than the before thanks to Mattingly and Howell orthodontics.”
“Very friendly staff. Highly recommend to anyone! Very happy with treatment!”
“I have been a patient of Dr Mattingly since 2019. The staff is amazing and so is Dr Mattingly!”
“Everyone is always so friendly. Also, as a busy mom I appreciate how efficiently the office runs. I have kids in multiple sports and they have always managed to work around our schedules. They get us in and out but also make the environment never feel rushed. It’s amazing.”
“The staff are exceptionally talented and so helpful. They did a great job of explaining the entire process from beginning to end.”
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