Orthodontists in Charleston
About Our Office
The team at Charleston 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
"Great experience from the first phone call through the whole treatment ! Michelle (up front on the phone) is incredibly professional and sweet. The whole staff is great ! Highly recommend treatment with them !"
Ste 107B,
Charleston, SC, 29407-7851
Saturday: 9am-2pm
About Our Office
The team at Charleston 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
"The staff is amazing, and I have a beautiful smile thanks to them."
Ste 107B,
Charleston, SC, 29407-7851
Saturday: 9am-2pm
Orthodontic Services Available
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Meet Our Orthodontists in Charleston
Dr. Mike Lee originally hails from St. Louis and began his college education at Drury University, where he played soccer while double-majoring in chemistry and biology. After graduating summa cum laude, he entered dental school at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, graduating in the top 1% of his class as an elected member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society. He then completed his orthodontic residency at Medical University of South Carolina, earning an MS in dentistry and his orthodontic certificate. He is currently a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.
Dr. Lee believes in the life-changing power of orthodontics and feels fortunate to be a part of empowering patients of all ages with the gift of a confident smile. Away from the clinic, Dr. Lee enjoys an active lifestyle, including running, golfing, and playing soccer whenever possible. You’ll also find him cheering in the stands at Charleston Battery soccer matches or rooting for the St. Louis Blues NHL team.
Dr. Vivek Patel was born in Chicago and raised in Skokie, IL. He completed his undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD). While in school, he served as as a board member of his graduating class and the American Student Dental Association (ASDA).
After dental school, Dr. Patel completed his orthodontic specialty residency at the Seton Hill University Advanced Specialty Education Program in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, where he obtained a Master of Science degree and Certificate in Orthodontics.
Dr. Patel is certified by the American Board of Orthodontics and is involved with many professional associations, including the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, and South Carolina Dental Association.
When not in the office, Dr. Patel enjoys spending family time with his wife, Krupa, who is a native of the metro Detroit area. They both enjoy traveling and finding good eats. Dr. Patel is a huge sports fan and is a proud supporter of all Chicago teams, especially the Chicago Cubs.
Our Orthodontists in Charleston Orthodontics
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Patient Reviews
“Amazing experience from beginning to end. The staff is superb, friendly and caring. Happy to answer all the silly or weird questions. If you’re an adult and want to get those straight teeth you have wished for all your life, here is the affordable way to get them. You will not be disappointed with the process or the end results! Smile on……”
“Tears of joy today! I drove from Sav GA to Charleston Orthodontics from Sept 2020 till Feb 2023 and I couldn’t be happier. Thanks to Dr. Trev and his awesome crew!! Good vibes from the staff and awesome results 😎 freshly free from braces pic lol”
“Great Orthodontist !”
“I would not want to have done my braces journey with any other orthodontics team. They are simply the best, the service is impeccable, they are amazing people who genuinely care about their patients. I almost wish I could get braces again just to work with this amazing team again. Thank you for all that you do !”
“I absolutely LOVE Charleston Orthdontic Specialist West Ashley! I’ve been going to them for a few years now and I finally got my braces off last month. I absolutely LOVE my new smile. The staff is very friendly and the Doctor is amazing as well.”