Ann Arbor is a city of neighborhoods, from the tree-lined streets near campus to the mid-century subdivisions on the northeast side and the shopping and housing around Briarwood. This page looks at the neighborhoods our patients call home, how close each is to our South Main Street office, and how orthodontic care fits with the Ann Arbor schools your children attend.
At Ann Arbor Orthodontics, Dr. Mary Beth Moenssen and Dr. Brandon Shoukri see patients at 2084 South Main Street. Each drive time below is by road from a point in or near the neighborhood, and a few neighborhoods are listed without one. If you're unsure how long your trip will be, our team is glad to help you plan it.
South and Southeast Neighborhoods
- South Main: Our own corridor. South Main Street runs from downtown to Eisenhower Parkway and Briarwood Mall, and our office sits right on it.
- Lansdowne (about 1 mile, roughly 3 minutes): A subdivision south of Scio Church Road and just west of Ann Arbor-Saline Road, with homes built from 1963 to 1987.
- Briarwood (about 1 mile, roughly 4 minutes): The area around Briarwood Mall, with apartment communities on both sides of Eisenhower Parkway.
- Georgetown (about 3 miles, roughly 7 minutes): A 1960s neighborhood south of Eisenhower Parkway near Stone School Road, with a semi-private golf course.
- Bryant (about 4 miles, roughly 8 minutes): A south side neighborhood that shares its name, along with Pattengill, with the two elementary schools that serve the area.
- Pittsfield Village (about 4 miles, roughly 10 minutes): A large condominium community in the Pittsfield area, near older subdivisions along Carpenter Road.
Central, West, and North Neighborhoods
- Burns Park (about 2 miles, roughly 7 minutes): Often named among the city's most desirable neighborhoods, it borders the University of Michigan campus and downtown and centers on a historic park and school.
- Old West Side (about 2 miles, roughly 5 minutes): A historic district protected by city ordinances and the Old West Side Association, with Wurster Park and Waterworks Park.
- Dicken (about 2 miles, roughly 6 minutes): A west side family neighborhood with Dicken Woods, a nature area behind the elementary school.
- Eberwhite (about 2 miles, roughly 6 minutes): Mostly homes built in the 1930s through the 1950s, with the Eberwhite Woods nature area beside the elementary school.
- Kerrytown (about 2 miles, roughly 6 minutes): Named for County Kerry, Ireland, and part of Ann Arbor's original village, with the Ann Arbor Farmers Market at its center.
- Old Fourth Ward (about 3 miles, roughly 7 minutes): A historic neighborhood just north of Main Street, next to Kerrytown.
- Water Hill (about 2 miles, roughly 7 minutes): A small neighborhood just west of Kerrytown, known for its annual Water Hill Music Festival.
- Northside (about 3 miles, roughly 8 minutes): An eclectic neighborhood with some of the city's oldest homes and a boardwalk trail along Argo Pond.
- Ann Arbor Hills: An established neighborhood close to Huron Hills Golf Course, Gallup Park, and Nichols Arboretum.
- Glacier Highlands (about 6 miles, roughly 16 minutes): A mid-century northeast side subdivision around Glacier Highlands Park, with a volunteer-run neighborhood association.
- Thurston (about 5 miles, roughly 14 minutes): The area north of the University of Michigan's North Campus, including the historic hamlet of Dixboro.
- Lakewood: On the northwest side, named for the woods around First and Second Sister Lakes in Dolph Park.
Neighborhoods and Ann Arbor Schools
Ann Arbor Public Schools serves most of these neighborhoods, and several share their names with elementary schools, including Bryant, Burns Park, Dicken, Eberwhite, Lakewood, and Thurston. Many Glacier Highlands homes are associated with King Elementary School, Clague Middle School (grades 6 to 8), and Huron High School (grades 9 to 12).
Neighborhood traditions fill the calendar: the Water Hill Music Festival each spring, an annual Memorial Day parade in Glacier Highlands, and the farmers market in Kerrytown on Wednesdays and Saturdays, as described in the University of Michigan's neighborhood guide.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
A first visit starts with a complimentary consultation and no pressure to commit. The doctors look at your child's teeth, jaws, and bite, then explain whether treatment makes sense now, later, or not at all, and if it does, you'll leave knowing the likely cost. The American Association of Orthodontists points to age 7 for a first orthodontic check-up, and its first appointment guide outlines what to expect. Depending on age and needs, the plan might be Phase 1 Treatment for a growing child, or Braces or Invisalign for teens and adults.
Messy impression trays are often replaced by 3D Scanning, and the team can walk through Finance & Insurance with you before you commit. Ready to start? Schedule a Consultation. If you'd rather read first, try How Much Does Orthodontic Treatment Cost in Ann Arbor? or Why Early Orthodontic Treatment Matters for Ann Arbor Families first.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Which Ann Arbor neighborhoods do you serve?
We welcome families from South Main, Lansdowne, Briarwood, Georgetown, Bryant, Pittsfield Village, Burns Park, the Old West Side, Dicken, Eberwhite, Kerrytown, the Old Fourth Ward, Water Hill, Northside, Ann Arbor Hills, Glacier Highlands, Thurston, and Lakewood, along with the communities around them.
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How far is your office from my neighborhood?
Lansdowne and Briarwood are about 1 mile away, and Burns Park, the Old West Side, Dicken, Eberwhite, Kerrytown, and Water Hill are about 2 miles. Georgetown, Northside, and the Old Fourth Ward are about 3 miles, Bryant and Pittsfield Village about 4 miles, Thurston about 5 miles, and Glacier Highlands about 6 miles.
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Which school district serves these neighborhoods?
Most are in Ann Arbor Public Schools, which has elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools across the city.
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Is the first visit complimentary?
Yes. The initial consultation is complimentary, with no obligation to begin treatment.
