If you are searching for an orthodontist in New Paltz, NY, the office you are looking for is a short drive away in Highland. Van Vliet & Ganz Orthodontics has treated New Paltz families for generations, and our patients regularly tell us the trip takes less time than a visit to a larger regional practice.
We treat children, teens, and adults, and every case is planned and adjusted by a board-certified orthodontist — not handed off. From early interceptive care for growing children to clear aligners and braces for teens and adults, the goal is the same: a healthy bite and a smile that holds up long after treatment ends.
Orthodontic Care for New Paltz Families
New Paltz sits at the center of the Wallkill Valley, and our patients come to us from the village, the school district, the college, and the surrounding hamlets along Route 299 and Route 32. That mix shapes how we schedule: we hold early-morning appointments for families who need to be back before the school bell, and we work around college calendars for students who are home for a semester or a summer.
Our office is at 19 Woodside Place in Highland, a short drive east of the village of New Paltz. You will not rotate through a different provider at every visit. The orthodontist who plans your treatment is the one who follows it through to your retainer.
Orthodontic Treatments Available Near New Paltz
We offer a full range of orthodontic treatment for New Paltz patients, with the plan built around your bite, your jaw development, and your schedule rather than a single default appliance.
Braces in New Paltz
Braces remain the most versatile way to correct crowding, spacing, and bite problems. We offer metal brackets, clear ceramic braces for patients who want something less noticeable, lingual braces placed behind the teeth, and Herbst appliances for guiding jaw growth in younger patients.
Learn more about braces for New Paltz patients, or read about our approach for kids, teens, and adults.
Clear Aligners in New Paltz
We do not use the Invisalign brand. We provide custom-made clear aligners that do the same job: discreet, removable trays that move teeth gradually, with fewer office visits and no metal brackets. Every aligner case is planned and monitored directly by our orthodontists, which is the part that determines the result.
Clear aligners tend to be a good fit for:
- Teens who want a subtle alternative to brackets
- Adults who prefer something that does not show at work
- Former braces patients dealing with minor relapse
- Mild to moderate crowding, spacing, or alignment concerns
See our clear aligner page for New Paltz, or the versions written for teens and adults.
Early and Two-Phase Treatment
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first orthodontic evaluation around age seven, while the jaw is still developing. For many New Paltz children nothing is needed yet, and we simply monitor growth at no charge. When something does need attention early, a short first phase can create room for permanent teeth and make the later phase shorter and simpler. Read more about two-phase treatment.
Airway Orthodontics
Crowded arches and narrow palates are often tied to how a child breathes and sleeps. We evaluate airway alongside alignment, particularly in growing patients, and can guide development rather than only straightening what is already there. See airway orthodontics near New Paltz.
Surgical Orthodontics
A small number of adult cases involve skeletal differences that braces alone cannot correct. In those cases we co-manage treatment with an oral surgeon and handle the orthodontic preparation and finishing ourselves. More on surgical orthodontics.
Why New Paltz Patients Choose Van Vliet & Ganz
- Board-certified orthodontists — board certification is voluntary and requires ongoing examination beyond orthodontic residency
- One provider, start to finish — the orthodontist who plans your case is the one you see at each visit
- Digital records — digital scans instead of impression trays, plus 3D imaging for appliance planning
- Growth-aware planning — bite function, jaw development, and airway, not only tooth position
- Free consultation — scans, an exam, and a plan with cost before you commit to anything
- 0% in-house financing — interest-free monthly plans, and we file with most insurance carriers
See what else sets our practice apart.
What Your First Visit Looks Like
Your first appointment is a complimentary consultation and takes under an hour. We take digital scans and photos, review your bite and any growth concerns, and walk through the options that would actually work for your case, including how long each takes and what it costs. If treatment is not needed yet, we will say so and put you on a no-cost growth check instead. Nothing is decided that day unless you want it to be.
New Paltz Orthodontist FAQs
How far is your office from New Paltz?
Our office is at 19 Woodside Place in Highland, NY, just east of the village of New Paltz. Most New Paltz patients treat it as a local appointment.
Do you offer Invisalign in New Paltz?
We do not use the Invisalign brand. We use custom-made clear aligners that deliver the same discreet, removable treatment, planned and supervised by our orthodontists.
At what age should my child see an orthodontist?
Around age seven. Most children will not need treatment that early, but an evaluation catches crowding, crossbites, and jaw-growth issues while they are simplest to address.
How much do braces cost, and do you take insurance?
Cost depends on the complexity and length of treatment, which is why we quote it at your free consultation rather than online. We accept most orthodontic insurance plans and offer 0% interest in-house payment plans.
Do you treat adults?
Yes. A significant share of our patients are adults, using either braces or clear aligners, including patients correcting relapse after earlier treatment.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call or text (845) 691-8330, or call (845) 834-9580 if you are a new patient. You can also request a visit through our contact page.
Schedule a Free Consultation Near New Paltz
Van Vliet & Ganz Orthodontics is at 19 Woodside Place, Highland, NY 12528, open Monday through Thursday from 8:00am to 5:00pm and Friday from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Call or text (845) 691-8330, or call (845) 834-9580 as a new patient.
Ready to take the first step toward a healthier, more confident smile?
Schedule your free consultation today and see why New Paltz families make the short drive to Highland.