Orthodontists in Birmingham

Dr. Groth is a native of Metro Detroit and the son of a local dentist. He attended Cranbrook-Kingswood school and then Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia where he was an academic all-American. He was also a four-year varsity athlete, attending two NCAA national championships and earning multiple all-America swim awards.

He attended dental school at the University Of Michigan where he graduated at the top of his class. His main course of study at U of M was the leading edge of orthodontics: the benefits of robotically bent, custom wires in orthodontics. Quick to embrace new technology, Dr. Groth leads our team in harnessing the latest innovations in digital impressions.

His innovative thinking has allowed us to make our own clear trays for minor movement and then 3D print the models for aligners and retainers to save our patients money and treatment time.

As a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics since 2012, Dr. Groth has lectured regularly to the second-year residents at the University Of Michigan School of Dentistry. He’s a published author, and his articles have appeared as the cover stories for the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics. He also speaks nationally on the benefits of 3D technology in orthodontics.

Dr. Groth enjoys running and cycling with friends and his wife Kelly. Both have a passion for running races in support of local charities, and you’ll see them running in their TDR t-shirts. They are the proud parents of two beautiful children, daughter Reese and son TJ.

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.

Dr. Esther Suh, originally from Northbrook, Illinois, completed the entirety of her academic training at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor over 11 years. She earned undergraduate degrees in biopsychology, cognition and neuroscience, and biomolecular science, followed by her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and master’s degree in orthodontics.

Dr. Suh believes orthodontics is more than straightening teeth — it’s about building confidence, forming relationships, and helping patients feel proud of their smiles. Inspired by her own orthodontic experience as a teenager, she combines clinical precision with a compassionate, personalized approach. She takes time to understand each patient’s goals, striving to make every visit comfortable, collaborative, and even enjoyable. Committed to lifelong learning and professional growth, Dr. Suh stays current with advancements in the field to provide the highest quality of care.

Outside the office, she enjoys time with her husband, Brandon, cheering on the Detroit Lions and Michigan football (Go Blue!), gardening, traveling, and exploring the Michigan outdoors.