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Thurman Orthodontics provides orthodontic care in Bakersfield, California, serving children, teens, and adults.
About Thurman Orthodontics
Same-day consultations to braces, flexible financing tailored to income, and quick fixes for broken brackets define visits at this Bakersfield practice.
Reviews point to financing as a particular strength here, with payment plans tailored to income, insurance coordination, and even competitor quotes matched or beaten. Dr. Michael Thurman is described as personally checking on patients chairside and explaining treatment plans in detail, while the office is noted for quick turnarounds on broken brackets and same-day consultation-to-braces appointments. Families with young children and those managing anxiety around treatment also mention a kid-friendly lobby with a coffee bar and brushing station.
Summary of 200 patient reviews, April 2023–September 2026, updated September 2026
Thurman Orthodontics provides orthodontic care in Bakersfield, California, serving children, teens, and adults.
Dr. Michael Thurman is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists. The practice offers Invisalign clear aligners and self-ligating braces. Dr. Thurman holds Diamond Plus Provider status with Invisalign, a designation earned through extensive case volume and experience with the system. Digital impressions are captured using intraoral scanning technology, eliminating the need for traditional molds. Dr. Thurman brings specialized orthodontic training to the Bakersfield community. The practice has received a 4.9 rating from 977 Google reviews. Thurman Orthodontics provides complimentary initial consultations and offers online booking for patient convenience. Payment plans are available to help patients manage treatment costs. The practice serves patients throughout the Bakersfield area. Individual treatment recommendations are determined through clinical examination and diagnosis.
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
Thurman Orthodontics provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Technology & Equipment
Thurman Orthodontics uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
Orthodontists at this office
Dr. Michael Thurman, DDS, MSD
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JACOB EMGE, DMD
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Insurance accepted
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Latest review 7 weeks ago
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| Theme | Praise | Criticism |
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| Friendly staff | 53 | 6 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 37 | 0 |
| Cost, insurance & financing | 30 | 8 |
| The orthodontist | 32 | 3 |
| Great with kids | 33 | 0 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 31 | 3 |
| Clear explanations | 31 | 1 |
| Office & technology | 21 | 0 |
Recent reviews from Google
My experience is horrible. If you don’t have at least 5k upfront don’t come here. Yes they give you a flexible monthly rate however they won’t see you. If you work in a school setting which won’t have a job in the summer they are not understanding they want their money. However I haven’t been seen since February. I haven’t made a payment in July and August. Nobody has called or anything but sure call for payments. So if you work in the education field or work in the field that is hard to get a day from work don’t come here.
I got my braces 2 weeks ago and my experience has been great so far. From the very first appointment I haven’t had to wait at all to get seen and their availability for adjustments is great. The staff made sure I was very comfortable during all my visits and I look forward to all my future appointments.
This place is the best to take your family if you need braces. Took my son here after having a bad experience with an other orthodontic they made him he feel comfortable. You always feel welcome when you walk in l.
We had an excellent experience with Dr. Thurman and the entire orthodontic team! From the very first consultation, everyone was friendly, professional, and made my daughter feel comfortable. Dr. Thurman took the time to explain the treatment plan thoroughly and answered all of our questions. Scheduling her braces appointment was quick and easy, and the entire process went smoothly. After she got her braces, we were pleasantly surprised when the office called a few days later to check on how she was doing. That personal follow-up really showed how much they care about their patients. We truly appreciate the outstanding care and attention we've received and highly recommend Dr. Thurman to anyone looking for an orthodontist!
We are new to Thurman, but we have had a great experience so far. The staff has been warm and welcoming. The office is cute and clean. Appointments have been timely! We visited 2 different orthodontists for consults. I have lasting effects from braces as a kid and was very concerned for my kids. They actually caught the things I was worried about (short roots) prior to me mentioning them. They explained how we can monitor. They offered very minimal treatment. They made us feel confident and comfortable!
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