Since 1981, OP Smiles has created exceptional smiles for children and adults across the High Country. Each smile is designed for balance, beauty, function, and lasting confidence.
More than straight teeth, this is orthodontic excellence intentionally delivered with genuine care in every interaction.
OP Smiles is home to three board-certified orthodontists who share a commitment to excellence and thoughtful, individualized patient care. Drs. Scheffler, Whiteley, and Taneja, together with their caring team, bring advanced expertise, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach —ensuring each patient receives personalized care and a consistently exceptional result. They craft personalized smiles designed for balance, function, and lasting confidence.
Orthodontic treatment is not one-size-fits-all. Whether you are guiding a child’s early development, helping a teen build confidence, or finally investing in yourself as an adult, we have a personalized treatment path designed around your goals, your timeline, and your life.
Sophisticated orthodontic treatment designed to fit your schedule, your lifestyle, and the results you deserve.
A smile journey designed for confidence, healthy function, flexibility, and lasting results.
Early evaluation, expert monitoring, and guided growth for children ages 7+ to help prevent more serious orthodontic problems later.
Every case starts with 3D imaging and a full evaluation of the bite, the airway, and the facial structure. The next twelve pages walk through exactly what we measure and why each one matters.
The OP Smile™ framework exists so every result meets the same standard, personalized to the patient. All three doctors work from the same ten checkpoints, and every team member is trained to that same benchmark.
All three of our doctors are certified by the American Board of Orthodontics, a voluntary process of written and clinical case examination that most orthodontists never complete. One board-certified orthodontist in a practice is uncommon, and three is rare.
Our team strives to provide energetic and fun-loving service to everyone that walks through our doors.
We offer 3D CBCT imaging at both offices and use digital scanning to reduce the need for impressions. Self-ligating Damon braces and soft-tissue lasers let us finish cases with fewer extractions and fewer surgical referrals than a conventional orthodontic approach requires.
Your initial consultation is complimentary, and you leave knowing what treatment will cost and what your insurance covers. We file your insurance, and our partnership with OrthoFi lets you customize a payment plan that fits your budget.
We’ve been in the communities of Boone and North Wilkesboro since 1981. That commitment shows up in the Gene L. Reese Scholarship Endowment, our Gift of a Smile program for families who couldn’t otherwise afford treatment, and sponsorships across the High Country.
Unlike many offices, we do not rush into treatment. We take the time to understand the whole picture, including the bite, the airway, and the facial structure, before recommending treatment options. This is why our results are not only aligned, but balanced, functional, and designed to last. Our approach allows us to finish every case with the kind of detail most practices simply do not prioritize.
The OP Smile™ is our signature standard of orthodontic excellence—where every detail is intentionally designed, not simply aligned. Guided by ten measurable pillars, we look beyond straight teeth to create harmony between the bite, facial balance, tooth proportions, and gum esthetics—while prioritizing long-term stability. The result is a smile that feels as good as it looks: natural, functional, and built to last.
The OP Smile™ is our signature standard of orthodontic excellence—where every detail is intentionally designed, not simply aligned. Guided by ten measurable pillars, we look beyond straight teeth to create harmony while prioritizing long-term stability. The result is a smile that feels as good as it looks: natural, functional, and built to last.
Beyond braces and aligners, we offer a full range of specialty services to support airway health, facial balance, and the kind of finishing details that take a great result to the next level.
We evaluate and address airway concerns that can affect breathing, sleep, jaw development, and long-term health. A healthy smile starts with a strong foundation.
We adjust the gum line and tooth display to create a more balanced, natural-looking smile that feels proportionate and complete.
We correct open bites to improve how the upper and lower teeth come together, creating better function and a more complete smile.
Precise gum contouring brings harmony and symmetry to the smile, improving the gum line so the final result looks polished from every angle.
Small, conservative changes to tooth shape and edges can make a meaningful difference in how the smile looks and fits together.
Safe, effective, in-office or take-home whitening timed to complete the OP Smile™, so your final result looks its absolute best.
If you’re looking for a more thoughtful, complete approach to orthodontic care, the next step is a personalized evaluation. Schedule a free consultation today.
