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Great River Orthodontics
Great River Orthodontics is a specialist practice serving children, teens, and adults in the Maplewood, MN area.
2480 White Bear Ave Suite 203, Maplewood, MN 55109
4.9(147 reviews)
About Great River Orthodontics
Wire and retainer fixes for patients switching offices mid-course show up repeatedly, alongside households moving several children through braces at the same time.
Reviews at Great River Orthodontics often describe long treatment journeys, including multi-year braces cases with dramatic before-and-after results and retainers fixed for patients who transferred in from out-of-state orthodontists. Several reviews mention families managing more than one child in treatment simultaneously, and staff are noted for calming anxious or nervous kids before procedures. A handful of reviews describe delays in starting treatment for jaw or overbite concerns before braces began.
Summary of 130 patient reviews, August 2019–September 2026, updated September 2026
Great River Orthodontics is a specialist practice serving children, teens, and adults in the Maplewood, MN area.
They provide comprehensive orthodontic care including braces and Invisalign, with a Diamond Plus Invisalign provider status and board-certified doctors.
Treatments offered
InvisalignEarly Treatment
Who They Treat
Great River Orthodontics provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Children
Ages 6–11
Teens
Ages 12–17
Adults
Ages 18+
Technology & Equipment
Great River Orthodontics uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
3D Digital Scanning
iTero/TRIOS
Orthodontists at this office
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Dr. Emerson Gonyea, DDS
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Dr. Klifford Kapus
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Steven Kristo
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Dr. WALTER BREWSTER PARSONS Jr., D.D.S.
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NPI VERIFIEDAccepting New Patients19 yrs experience
Insurance accepted
4 plans listedDelta Dental PPODelta Dental PremierMedicaid / CHIPUnited Concordia
Great River Orthodontics accepts Medicaid. Coverage varies by plan tier — confirm with the office before your first visit.
What patients say
Latest review 2 months ago
What patients praise
- Reviewers mention retainer and wire repairs handled smoothly for patients who transferred from other practices, including one out-of-state case.
- Multi-year braces treatments, including a nearly two-year course, are described as ending with a dramatic before-and-after transformation.
- Several reviews note staff calming nervous children and teens before wire and bracket work, making appointments feel less stressful.
Things to know
- A few reviews describe frustration with delays in starting treatment for a child's jaw or overbite issue before braces began.
- A small number of reviews mention scheduling friction, including one describing an online consultation booking rejected by insurance.
Who it suits
- Families with multiple kids in treatment at once
- Anxious or nervous younger patients
- Patients transferring mid-treatment from another orthodontist
- Last 90 days
- 17 reviews
- averaging 4.9★
- Last 12 months
- 35 reviews
- averaging 4.9★
- Owner replies
- 99% of reviews
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1★5★
- Braces30
- Retainers3
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- Friendly staff31 / 2
- Treatment results22 / 1
- The orthodontist19 / 2
- Clear explanations18 / 2
- Great with kids17 / 2
- Gentle, comfortable care11 / 1
- Scheduling & wait times8 / 2
- Office & technology10
| Theme | Praise | Criticism |
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| Friendly staff | 31 | 2 |
| Treatment results | 22 | 1 |
| The orthodontist | 19 | 2 |
| Clear explanations | 18 | 2 |
| Great with kids | 17 | 2 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 11 | 1 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 8 | 2 |
| Office & technology | 10 | 0 |
Recent reviews from Google
4.9
147 reviews
Ayan Hargrove
4 weeks ago
Clean facilities, timely service, friendly and knowledgeable staff!
Alandria G Lilly
4 weeks ago
I love Great River orthodontic! They provide exceptional care. My teeth already look great and I still have a while to go. Thanks for everything!!!!!!
Brat Heard
a month ago
I truly Love Great River Orthodontics , they have the Best team , very well Respectful , very clean , Great communication and helping you get the best results. Thank you Great river - Marquita heard
Kathy Agada
5 months ago
I highly recommend Great River Orthodontics! Our daughter has received excellent care! From her consultation, throughout her time with a palate extender, and now with her braces, the entire team has been so kind & supportive! Our daughter has received excellent care & always looks forward to her next visit! Great River Orthodontics generously gives back to our community also!
Questions about this practice
What orthodontic treatments does Great River Orthodontics offer?
Great River Orthodontics offers: Invisalign, Early Treatment.
Does Great River Orthodontics accept dental insurance?
Great River Orthodontics accepts Delta Dental PPO, Delta Dental Premier, Medicaid / CHIP, United Concordia.
Does Great River Orthodontics offer free consultations?
Yes, Great River Orthodontics offers a free initial orthodontic consultation. Call (651) 777-8182 to schedule.
Is Great River Orthodontics accepting new patients?
Great River Orthodontics is currently welcoming new patients in Maplewood, MN. Call (651) 777-8182 to schedule.
Where is Great River Orthodontics located?
Great River Orthodontics is located at 2480 White Bear Ave Suite 203. Get directions: https://maps.google.com/?cid=12081981329340139695&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA
What are the office hours for Great River Orthodontics?
Great River Orthodontics office hours: Mon 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, Tue 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, Wed 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, Thu 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, Fri Closed–Closed, Sat Closed–Closed, Sun Closed–Closed.
Does Great River Orthodontics offer payment plans?
Yes, Great River Orthodontics offers flexible payment plans to make orthodontic treatment affordable.
Who are the orthodontists at Great River Orthodontics?
Great River Orthodontics is staffed by Dr. Emerson Gonyea, Dr. Klifford Kapus, Steven Kristo, Dr. WALTER BREWSTER PARSONS Jr.. The practice is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) and board-certified.
What is the patient rating for Great River Orthodontics?
Great River Orthodontics has a 4.9-star rating based on 147 patient reviews on Google.
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