Ypsilanti is just east of Ann Arbor, and most of the drive to our office is one highway, I-94. This page covers the route, the Ypsilanti schools your children may attend, and what to expect at a first visit.
At Ann Arbor Orthodontics, we welcome patients from Ypsilanti and the surrounding area. Dr. Mary Beth Moenssen and Dr. Brandon Shoukri see them at 2084 South Main Street, roughly 14 minutes from Ypsilanti without traffic.
Our office is at 2084 South Main Street in Ann Arbor, about 10 miles from downtown Ypsilanti, roughly a 14-minute drive without traffic. Most of the trip is on I-94, which keeps it simple.
From downtown Ypsilanti, take Michigan Avenue to I-94 west. Exit at Ann Arbor-Saline Road and continue to South Main Street. Highway traffic changes through the day, so a quick look at your map app before you leave is worthwhile.
Ypsilanti Community Schools serves the city with elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. Orthodontists use age 7 as the target for a first check-up, a guideline from the American Association of Orthodontists. Here is where each stage tends to fall:
Other districts and charter schools also serve the Ypsilanti area, and their students follow the same timeline. The district posts calendars online, so it's easy to line up appointments with breaks and no-school days. We'll go over the likely visit schedule at your consultation so your family can plan around school and activities.
Each patient's path is different. Early treatment, called Phase 1 Treatment, suits some growing children, while others just need regular check-ups, and older patients choose between Braces and Invisalign with our guidance. At your consultation we'll lay out the likely timeline and cost.
Ypsilanti is known for its historic district, including the colorful Depot Town buildings and the iconic Water Tower, according to Destination Ann Arbor's Ypsilanti guide. The Ypsilanti Heritage Festival fills Riverside Park, Depot Town, and Downtown Ypsilanti each August with live entertainment on multiple stages and nearly 100 artisans, and the festival says it is one of the last free-admission festivals of its size in the state.
A first visit is complimentary, and it never obligates you to begin treatment. We'll go over your child's teeth and bite, tell you whether treatment makes sense now, and provide a cost estimate if it does. The American Association of Orthodontists summarizes what happens in its first appointment guide, including the exam, the treatment plan, and the cost conversation.
In many cases we use 3D Scanning instead of impression trays, and Finance & Insurance is easy to review before you commit. Ready to talk? Schedule a Consultation. You can also read Is Invisalign the Best Way to Straighten Your Teeth? or How Do Orthodontists Decide If a Teen Is a Good Candidate for Invisalign? beforehand.
