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Board-certified orthodontic care for kids, teens, and adults in Providence and Wakefield
Anchor Orthodontics
Anchor Orthodontics is an independent, doctor-owned orthodontic practice with offices in Providence and Wakefield, Rhode Island. Founder Dr. Courtney Lavigne is a board-certified orthodontist who is also an Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AAACD), a distinction held by fewer than 1% of dentists worldwide. She lectures nationally on airway-focused orthodontics and is joined by Dr. Lauren Cardarelli, a UConn-trained orthodontist.

The practice specializes in braces and Invisalign for kids, teens, and adults, early orthodontic evaluation by age 7, two-phase treatment when truly needed, palate expanders, LightForce 3D-printed clear braces, and airway-focused orthodontics for children showing signs of mouth breathing or sleep-disordered breathing. Most kids evaluated early do not need treatment right away, and families are told so honestly.

Kids' consultations are free, and no referral is needed. Both offices hold 5.0 Google ratings with nearly 500 combined reviews. The Providence office at 133 Pitman St serves the East Side, East Providence, Pawtucket, Barrington, and southeastern Massachusetts. The Wakefield office at 24 Salt Pond Rd serves South Kingstown, Narragansett, Newport, and all of Washington County.
Served areas
  • Providence, RI, East Providence, RI, Pawtucket, RI, Barrington, RI, Riverside, RI, Wakefield, RI, South Kingstown, RI, Narragansett, RI, North Kingstown, RI, East Greenwich, RI, Coventry, RI, Jamestown, RI, Newport, RI, Seekonk, MA, Attleboro, MA
Details
  • Licensed
  • Insured
Highlights and features
  • Free consultations for kids, no referral needed
  • 5.0 Google rating at both offices
  • Accepting new patients
  • Financing available
  • Kid-friendly waiting areas
  • Locally owned and doctor-owned
  • Woman-owned
  • Spanish spoken
Associations and certifications
  • American Board of Orthodontics (board-certified)
  • American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AAACD), Accredited Member
  • Academy of General Dentistry, Fellow (FAGD)
Payment methods
  • Cash, Checks, Debit cards, Credit cards, Financing available
Services
Orthodontic care designed for kids, with free consultations and no referral needed. Every child should be evaluated by age 7, and most kids who come in early do not need treatment right away.
Phase 1 treatment that guides jaw growth and airway development before all adult teeth erupt. Always under a year, typically 8 to 10 months, and only recommended when truly needed.
Modern braces for kids and teens at both the Providence and Wakefield offices, including clear and 3D-printed options. Treatment plans consider airway, growth, and facial esthetics, not just straight teeth.
Invisalign and clear aligner treatment planned by a board-certified orthodontist. Available for kids, teens, and adults in Providence and Wakefield, Rhode Island.
Orthodontic care that considers how kids breathe and sleep, not just how teeth line up. Dr. Lavigne lectures nationally on airway orthodontics and works with pediatricians, ENTs, and sleep physicians.
3D-printed custom palate expanders for children, designed for comfort with pain-free insertion. Used to guide jaw growth and support healthy breathing during key growth windows.
Braces and Invisalign for adults, including complex bite corrections and pre-restorative orthodontics to prepare for implants, crowns, and veneers. No referral needed.
LightForce clear braces are 3D-printed and custom-made for each tooth, offering a discreet look with precise results for teens and adults.
People
Dr. Courtney Lavigne Dmd
Founder, Board-Certified Orthodontist
Dr. Courtney Lavigne is a board-certified orthodontist who is also an Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AAACD), a distinction held by fewer than 1% of dentists worldwide. She completed her DMD at UConn and her orthodontic residency at Tufts, and lectures nationally on airway-focused orthodontics.
Dr. Lauren Cardarelli Dmd Mds
Orthodontist
Dr. Lauren Cardarelli is an orthodontist treating patients at both the Providence and Wakefield offices. She earned her DMD, Orthodontic Certificate, and Master of Dental Science at UConn, where she served as Chief Resident and published orthodontic research. A Rhode Island native from Cranston, she attended LaSalle Academy and Wheaton College.
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