Orthodontists in Ludington
About Our Office
The team at Ludington 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
- Lakeshore Orthodontics in Ludington, MI proudly serves the communities in the following zip codes: 49431, 49454, 49411, 49449, 49660
"Wonderful place to experience your child getting their first braces"
About Our Office
The team at Ludington 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
- Lakeshore Orthodontics in Ludington, MI proudly serves the communities in the following zip codes: 49431, 49454, 49411, 49449, 49660
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Meet Our Orthodontists in Ludington
Dr. Jason Charnley earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in health sciences from Kalamazoo College in 2002. He went on to pursue dentistry at the University of Michigan and earned his Master of Science degree from the same institution.
He opened his practice in 2009 and has been creating confident smiles ever since.
Dr. Charnley is passionate about fostering personal relationships with his patients and their families. He’s committed to educating them over the course of their treatment and equipping each patient with lasting knowledge about orthodontic care.
Dr. Charnley is a board-certified orthodontist and is proud to be affiliated with the AAO, ABO, ADA, GLAO, MAO, MDA, and the Muskegon District Dental Society.
Dr. Charnley is married to his college sweetheart, Erin, who is a dentist. Together, they have two sons, Carter and Cole, and one daughter, Livia. When he’s not moving teeth, he enjoys golfing and downhill skiing with his family.
Dr. Katherine Beard, is a Michigan native born in the rural town of Portland. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in general biology, Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, and Master of Science degree in orthodontics, all at the University of Michigan.
Dr. Beard feels that orthodontics combines her passion of helping others while allowing her to cultivate meaningful relationships. She considers it an immense honor to create beautiful smiles and strives to treat each patient as if they were a member of her own family. Dr. Beard is also deeply committed to community service and has spent time offering free dental care to youth in need.
Because of her desire to offer the highest standard of care to each patient, Dr. Beard is board certified and proud to be affiliated with several professional organizations: the AAO, ADA, ABO, MDA, and the Muskegon District Dental Society.
Dr. Beard is married to her high school sweetheart, Ben, and together they have three young boys, Theodore, Franklin, and Abraham. As a family, they enjoy taking road trips and spending time outdoors.
Meet Our Orthodontists in Ludington
Patient Reviews
“Great patient care!”
“Lakeshore Ortho. explains things well, is friendly and is very accommodating as they stayed late for us one night due to an issue with my daughter’s expander.”
“ALL THE FRONT DESK DETAL ASSISTANTS AND DENTISTS ARE VERY FRIENDY. IT IS A SUPER CLEAN BUSINESS, DECORATED BRIGHT & FRESH!!!”
“We love it here! Dr. Charnley is very knowledgeable about his field, and great with patients and families. The staff does their best to ensure comfort with their patients as well. And Kay is the sweetest person you will ever meet. The office is ready to meet you at your nearest office in case of an emergency as well, which is very reassuring and puts my mind at ease. We have had multiple rounds of braces and had excellent care each and every time.”
“The staff are very friendly and always willing to work with you and the needs you may have.”