A smile worth showing off.
Braces and clear aligners for teens and adults, from a Tampa practice that pairs serious orthodontics with a bold, modern feel. Free consultation, clear pricing, and a plan built around you.
- Free first consultation
- Flexible monthly plans
- Most insurance welcome
Most major insurance welcome and filed for you
- Delta Dental
- Cigna
- MetLife
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- CareCredit
The right time is different for everyone.
Orthodontics is not one-size-fits-all. Whether you are booking a first check for a seven-year-old or finally straightening your own smile, there is a friendly place to start.
Kids
Ages 7 to 11An early check while the jaw is still growing can guide teeth in gently and keep bigger problems from forming later. Often all it takes is a watchful eye.
Explore optionsTeens
Ages 12 to 17The classic season for braces and aligners. We keep treatment on track around school, sports, and instruments, with options that fit real teenage life.
Explore optionsAdults
18 and upIt is never too late for the smile you want. Discreet clear aligners and low-profile braces fit a grown-up schedule and a professional life.
Explore optionsEvery path to a straighter smile, one bold practice.
Metal and clear braces, removable aligners, early treatment for little ones, and discreet options for adults. Whatever fits your smile and your life, we will help you choose.
Clear Aligners
A series of clear, removable trays that straighten your smile with almost no one noticing.
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Metal Braces
The dependable classic, made lighter and more comfortable than the braces you remember.
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Clear (Ceramic) Braces
The strength of braces with tooth-colored brackets that quietly blend into your smile.
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Early Treatment (Phase 1)
A gentle first step for young smiles that guides growth and can simplify treatment later.
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Adult Orthodontics
Discreet, efficient options that fit a grown-up schedule and a professional life.
Learn moreRetainers & Aftercare
The simple habit that keeps your straight new smile exactly where it belongs.
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Orthodontics that is honest, precise, and anything but boring.
Arc Orthodontics has straightened smiles across Tampa Bay for more than a decade. We built the practice around a simple idea: treatment goes better when you feel relaxed, informed, and never rushed.
That means clear estimates before anything starts, payment plans that actually fit a budget, and a team that celebrates every milestone with you, right down to the day the braces come off.
- A free first consultation with a clear estimate
- Flexible, interest-free monthly payment plans
- A calm, upbeat team that is great with kids
Serious about smiles, easy to be around.
A plan you understand
We show you the options, the timeline, and the cost up front, so you can decide with total confidence.
Comfort-first technique
Modern brackets, gentle forces, and digital scans instead of goopy impressions make every visit easier.
Payments that fit
Interest-free monthly plans and a low down payment keep treatment within reach for real families.
Great with kids
A friendly, patient team and a bright space help even nervous first-timers feel right at home.
- Smiles started
- 10k+
- Years in Tampa Bay
- 12+
- Average family rating
- 4.9
- First consultations
- Free
Smiles started
Years in Tampa Bay
Average family rating
First consultations
The people behind your smile.
Experienced, approachable orthodontists and staff who take the time to get to know your family.
Dr. Elena Ruiz, DDS, MS
Orthodontist & Founder
Founding orthodontist who built the practice around comfort, clarity, and beautiful finishes.
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Dr. Nathan Park, DMD, MS
Orthodontist
Orthodontist focused on adult treatment, clear aligners, and complex bite correction.
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Jordan Ellis, RDA
Lead Orthodontic Assistant
Lead assistant and treatment coordinator who makes every visit easy from check-in to check-out.
Read bioLoved by families across Tampa
"My daughter was so nervous about braces, and the team completely won her over. She actually looks forward to her adjustments now."
Danielle P.Parent of a Arc teen"I finally straightened my teeth at 38 with clear aligners and no one at work even noticed. The whole process was easier than I expected."
Andre W.Adult aligner patient"They caught a crossbite early on my son and walked us through every option without any pressure. The payment plan made it doable for us."
Megan R.Parent of twoFrequently asked questions
A few of the questions we hear most. Have another? We are glad to help.
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