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Ray + Swenson Orthodontics is a multi-location practice in Cedar Rapids and Marion, Iowa serving patients of all ages with metal braces, clear braces, and clear aligners (Invisalign).

About Ray + Swenson Orthodontics
After-hours availability and support for patients transferring mid-treatment mark this practice, with Dr. Alison Ray guiding care for young children and teens alike.
This is an orthodontic practice offering Invisalign, traditional and clear braces, clear aligners, and surgical orthodontics, under Dr. Alison Ray and Dr. Brady Novak. Reviews note the office going out of its way for patients, including seeing someone after hours on a Friday and helping during a child's medical emergency. Several families describe transferring mid-treatment from another orthodontist and having bite and gap issues corrected here, and young children are frequently mentioned as comfortable with the staff during appliance placement and adjustments.
Summary of 30 patient reviews, February 2019–July 2026, updated September 2026
Ray + Swenson Orthodontics is a multi-location practice in Cedar Rapids and Marion, Iowa serving patients of all ages with metal braces, clear braces, and clear aligners (Invisalign).
The practice emphasizes family-centered care, affordable pricing with flexible payment plans, and efficient appointments.
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
Ray + Swenson Orthodontics provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Technology & Equipment
Ray + Swenson Orthodontics uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
Orthodontists at this office
Dr. Alison Ray, DDS
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Dr. Brady Novak, DDS, MS
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Dr. Karl Swenson, DDS, MS
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Insurance accepted
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Latest review 4 months ago
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| Friendly staff | 18 | 0 |
| The orthodontist | 10 | 0 |
| Great with kids | 9 | 0 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 6 | 0 |
| Treatment results | 6 | 0 |
| Clear explanations | 4 | 0 |
| Responsiveness | 4 | 0 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 3 | 0 |
Recent reviews from Google
The Orthodontists here were so nice! I loved my time as a patient so much. If I were to go back in time I would NOT choose another place. The workers were funny, nice, and always had a good attitude even if it was in the morning! I would definitely recommend going here- and I have recommended my friends this place.
All of the staff are professional, kind, and knowledgeable. Dr. Ray is not only excellent at what she does, but she also takes the time to clearly explain the process and treatment plan using multiple approaches (discussion, visual aids, and dental models) so it’s easy to understand at any level. The team made sure we were comfortable with any at-home care by having us do return demonstrations (such as advancing the expander and attaching headgear), which was incredibly helpful. This approach really helped my 11-year-old understand why things like brushing, headgear, and retainers matter, and it helped us both know what to expect during her first phase of treatment. My daughter’s teeth look amazing! Highly recommend and would give more than 5 stars if that were an option.
If I could give Dr. Ray 10 Stars, I would! I absolutely adore her and her staff. Approachable, accommodating, and very thorough.
Super nice people. My daughter has braces but isn't their client. Her rubber bands broke but this office gave her free ones because her normal orthodontist wasn't accessible at the time.
Dr. Novak is great! He applied my braces as a teenager and now my children's braces. Staff is friendly and informative.
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