Orthodontists in Louisville
About Our Office
The team at Louisville 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
"These folks are HIGHLY recommended. They were friendly and thoughtful in all our interactions and the treatment was incredibly effective and easy. Doc Mattingly knows exactly what it takes to improve your smile and you can count on his guidance and support all the way through the process."
About Our Office
The team at Louisville 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
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Meet Our Orthodontists in Louisville
Dr. Chris Mattingly, DMD, MS, has been practicing orthodontics and creating beautiful smiles for over 30 years. After two years of undergraduate work at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky, he was admitted to the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. There, he embarked on a two-year residency in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics while simultaneously obtaining a Master of Science in Oral Biology.
Dr. Mattingly is passionate about staying on the leading edge of the orthodontic industry and is proud to be affiliated with the American Dental Association, Kentucky Dental Association, Louisville Dental Society, AAO, and KAO.
In every interaction, he strives to form a unique bond with whomever he has the privilege of treating. He loves to make his patients feel like they’re a part of the office family by learning something about their lives and passions.
When he’s not serving patients, Dr. Mattingly prioritizes spending time with his family above all other pastimes. After losing a wife and daughter to tragic and unexpected illnesses, he believes that nothing is as important or as sustaining as spending time with loved ones. Dr. Mattingly also enjoys volunteer work and donating platelets, as he’s seen the life-giving impact of both during his lifetime. Service is a passion that gives his life meaning after experiencing unexplainable losses.
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 Louisville
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Patient Reviews
“Courteous and Professional”
“I completed the Invisalign system here and it was a great experience! I have never had braces, good teeth and alignment all my life then suddenly that changed in my 50’s. The staff is super friendly, scheduling easy and flexible, and the service was affordable. I loved that they had an “express” program for my needs and goals. I have recommended M&H to many others – my son ended up doing Invisalign before his Wedding!”
“I love this office! Mattingly and Howell orthodontics on stony brook. They are knowledgeable they are compassionate they’re friendly and they understand peoples busy schedules. I am so glad My dentist recommended them. Couldn’t ask for a better group of people.”
“This place. The people. The Service. The Results. Amazing.”
“Staff are very patient and thorough”
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