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Ricks Family Orthodontics provides specialized orthodontic care for children and adults in Bakersfield, with services including braces, Invisalign, two-phase treatment, and lingual braces.

About Ricks Family Orthodontics
Dr. Kenneth Ricks draws patients willing to drive two hours from Fresno, and several who transferred mid-treatment say he corrected work from prior orthodontists.
Reviews describe Dr. Kenneth Ricks getting to know patients personally and fixing problems left by previous orthodontists, which comes up often among patients who transferred mid-treatment. Several reviews mention traveling a distance for appointments, including one patient who drives from Fresno, and cost-conscious families note affordable pricing with payment plans and help navigating insurance. The office is described as clean and modern with iPads for kids, and appointments are said to run without long waits.
Summary of 86 patient reviews, June 2016–June 2026, updated September 2026
Ricks Family Orthodontics provides specialized orthodontic care for children and adults in Bakersfield, with services including braces, Invisalign, two-phase treatment, and lingual braces.
Dr. Ken Ricks creates customized treatment plans and collaborates with area dentists to achieve optimal facial harmony and bite correction using the latest orthodontic technology.
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Who They Treat
Ricks Family Orthodontics provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Technology & Equipment
Ricks Family Orthodontics uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
Orthodontists at this office
Dr. Kenneth Ricks, DDS
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Dr. Ken Ricks, DDS
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Recent reviews from Google
We had a wonderful experience at Rick's Orthodontics from our very first visit. When I started feeling unwell during our consultation, the staff immediately went above and beyond by emailing our braces estimate so we could head home sooner instead of waiting, and their kindness truly stood out. Throughout the process, they were incredibly responsive, returning phone calls quickly if they missed one and emailing information right away whenever we had questions or needed documentation. The consultation itself was far more thorough than the two other orthodontic offices we visited in town. The doctor paid close attention to detail, took the time to answer all of our questions, and even emailed me the consultation notes afterward so I could compare the treatment recommendations with another office. He also took the time to get to know my son by asking about his interests, what school he attends, and what grade he's in, which made him feel comfortable and genuinely cared for. We wanted to support a small business on our side of town, and although we could have gone to an in-network orthodontist for significantly less, we chose Rick's Orthodontics because of the exceptional care, kindness, and personal attention we received. We're looking forward to starting braces treatment soon and feel confident we made the right choice!
Amazing staff! Dr Rick explained everything to where I was able to understand everything! Answered all my questions. I forgot his assistants name but she was amazing and explained everything to my daughter ! Thank you
Ricks Family Orthodontics is the best! We brought all 4 of our kiddos to Dr. Ricks and are so happy with the results for each of them. He and his staff care and take the necessary time to make patients feel comfortable and important. I recommend Ricks Family Orthodontics to everyone without hesitation!
I get my braces done here. Very warm, inviting, caring, and overall amazing staff. I feel very taken care of and valued here. I feel that Dr. Ricks truly cares about his patients and only has their best interests in mind. I would 100 percent recommend this place to anyone wanting to get their braces done.
Ricks Family Orthodontics is the Best !!! The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable. My daughter and I enjoy going to every appointment because of the warm inviting atmosphere and amazing staff. Dr. Ricks is so amazing and him and his staff always take time to walk you and your child through all the work they did after every visit. I could not ask for a better orthodontist this place is truly the Best in Bakersfield!!!!!
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