American River Orthodontics: Dr. Michael H. Payne

I put off getting braces for a long time, but as an adult the issues of having a misaligned bite kept bothering me. I came to this office from my dentist's referral and its been GREAT so far! All of the staff is super friendly and understanding. I got full bracket and wire braces and they definitely are painful at first but now a year or so later I really like them (they make me look super young too 😇) If you have healthy teeth definitely look into fixing your smile rather than getting something irreversible like veneers 😭

The BEST! Professional, knowledgeable and efficient. Both my boys had braces with Dr. Payne as did myself. Excellent customer service as well.

My daughter got her braces here and had a great experience with Dr. Payne. He was recommended by our pediatric dentist and we have been coming here since 2021.

An interesting fact: the sign says the clinic is open 24/7, which means seven days a week, around the clock. But in reality, they are closed on Saturdays and Sundays! If they are lying on their sign, how can you trust them with your treatment?

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 STARS FOR DR. PAYNE – A NAME THAT SCARED ME BUT A SMILE THAT SAVED ME When I first heard the name Dr. Payne, I nearly turned around and ran straight into the arms of my crooked teeth and misaligned bite like a toxic ex. I thought, “With a name like that, he must specialize in medieval torture devices, not orthodontics.” But spoiler alert: Dr. Payne doesn’t bring pain — he brings PERFECTION. I’m now 8 months deep into upper and lower LightForce clear braces, and let me tell you… I didn’t just upgrade my smile — I straight-up time-traveled into a new dimension of jawline symmetry and bite alignment. My old teeth looked like they had stage fright — hiding behind each other like kids at a middle school dance. Now? They stand tall, aligned like Navy SEALs on parade. Every visit has been VIP-level. The whole team runs smoother than a freshly waxed molar. The ongoing maintenance and adjustments are so on-point that I swear my teeth actually look forward to them. I come in for a tune-up, and it’s like Dr. Payne's hands are crafting Michelangelo-level dental art in real time. And the vibe? Warm, hilarious, and wildly professional — you get expert care without that awkward silent treatment you get at some places where they act like you just bit their dog. Let’s be real — going to the ortho isn’t always glamorous. But with Dr. Payne? It’s straight-up transformational. Like, I smile in mirrors now on purpose. My selfies hit harder. I’ve even had people ask if I got veneers or traded faces with a Hollywood actor. Nope — just Dr. Payne’s LightForce wizardry. So yeah, if you're nervous because his name sounds like a Marvel villain, relax. The only thing he's killing... is crooked teeth. Appreciate you Doc — and shoutout to the whole team for making me laugh, feel seen, and walk out with a straighter grill than a Porsche on showroom day. 10/10 would trust Dr. Payne to rebuild my smile — or to lead a squad of dental Avengers. 🦷💪🤣 Scott W. PS: CLICK ON THE PIC [BELOW]