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The Smile Spot-Springfield

The Smile Spot-Springfield provides orthodontic care in Springfield, Missouri, serving children, teens, and adults through a team of ten orthodontists: Dr.

1324 E Montclair St, Springfield, MO 65804
4.5(1,109 reviews)
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About The Smile Spot-Springfield

Braces cases for young kids and multi-child families come up often here, with staff known for handling toddlers and anxious children with patience.

The Smile Spot-Springfield is a general dental practice that also offers braces, Invisalign, clear aligners, and retainers, with a large share of reviews centered on braces treatment. Families with several children in treatment often mention how the team manages siblings together, and staff are repeatedly credited with gentle handling of toddlers, autistic kids, and nervous patients. Financial and treatment-plan explanations, including braces contracts and payment options, come up often as thorough and easy to follow. A few reviews note long waits or scheduling mix-ups, and a couple mention a tech error affecting a braces adjustment.

Summary of 233 patient reviews, April 2025–September 2026, updated September 2026

The Smile Spot-Springfield provides orthodontic care in Springfield, Missouri, serving children, teens, and adults through a team of ten orthodontists: Dr.

Shayna Bahr, Dr. Mike Webb, Dr. Mikal Lindman, Dr. Matt Anderson, Dr. Kyle Maples, Dr. Haylea Craigmiles, Dr. Gregory Marra, Dr. David Lindman, Dr. Carl Bahr, and Dr. Bruce Heinrich. All doctors are members of the American Association of Orthodontists. The practice offers early orthodontic treatment for younger patients and Invisalign clear aligner therapy for teens and adults seeking alternatives to traditional braces. Both options address alignment concerns through different clinical approaches suited to individual development stages and aesthetic preferences. The Smile Spot-Springfield provides free initial consultations and virtual consultation options for patients who prefer remote assessment before visiting the office. Weekend hours accommodate families with school and work schedules during weekdays. Patients can schedule appointments through the practice's online booking system. Payment plans are available to distribute treatment costs over time. The practice has received 1,109 Google reviews with an average rating of 4.5 stars. Patients in the Springfield, Missouri, area considering orthodontic treatment can request a consultation to determine which services align with their clinical needs and personal circumstances.

Treatments offered

Early TreatmentEarly TreatmentInvisalignInvisalignTraditional BracesTraditional BracesClear AlignersClear AlignersClear BracesClear BracesRetainersRetainers
GuidesHow much does Invisalign cost? →Clear aligner costs explained →Adult braces cost guide →

Who They Treat

The Smile Spot-Springfield provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:

Children
Ages 6–11
Teens
Ages 12–17
Adults
Ages 18+

Orthodontists at this office

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Dr. Shayna Bahr, DMD

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Dr. Gregory Marra

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Dr. Haylea Craigmiles

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Dr. Mikal Lindman

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Dr. David Lindman

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Dr. Kyle Maples

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Dr. Matt Anderson, MED

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Dr. Mike Webb, LMT

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NPI VERIFIEDAccepting New Patients8 yrs experience

Insurance accepted

5 plans listed
AetnaDenteMaxHumanaRenaissance DentalUnited Concordia
The Smile Spot-Springfield does not list Medicaid. Coverage varies by plan tier — confirm with the office before your first visit.

What patients say

Latest review 7 weeks ago

What patients praise

  • Staff are frequently described as patient and gentle with toddlers, autistic children, and anxious patients during braces visits.
  • Families with multiple children in treatment often mention siblings being included or entertained during appointments.
  • Braces contracts, payment plans, and treatment stages are commonly walked through in detail before work begins.

Things to know

  • A few reviews mention long wait times, sometimes 30 to 45 minutes past the scheduled appointment.
  • A few reviews describe scheduling mix-ups, including a canceled surgery appointment without notice.

Who it suits

  • Families with several children in treatment
  • Young children and toddlers
  • Anxious or nervous patients

Doctors patients mention

  • Dr. Matt Anderson · 3 reviews
  • Dr. Gregory Marra · 1 review

Orthodontic care in reviews

Reviews describing braces treatment mention wire adjustments, rubber band changes, and phase 1 and phase 2 progress being explained to parents at each stage, along with same-day placement in some cases. One case notes a tech error that caused tooth misalignment mid-treatment.

Last 90 days
76 reviews
averaging 4.9★
Last 12 months
353 reviews
averaging 4.9★
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  • 20254.9
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1★5★
Treatments patients mention
  • Braces83
What patients talk about
PraiseCriticism
  • Friendly staff137 / 1
  • Clear explanations70
  • Great with kids54 / 1
  • Gentle, comfortable care35
  • Cost, insurance & financing12 / 2
  • Scheduling & wait times7 / 4
  • The dentist6
  • Responsiveness3 / 3
What patients talk about
ThemePraiseCriticism
Friendly staff1371
Clear explanations700
Great with kids541
Gentle, comfortable care350
Cost, insurance & financing122
Scheduling & wait times74
The dentist60
Responsiveness33

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Recent reviews from Google

4.5
1,109 reviews
Ashton Mosley
Ashton Mosley
a month ago
“

Kendra was absolutely phenomenal! She took such great care of my little guy and then surprised my others who waited so patiently with treats too. I cannot say enough good things about this place!

Review from Google

Christina Smith
Christina Smith
a month ago
“

Amber at the Smile Spot is amazing. She greeted us at the door with a kind and warm smile. She was very quick with getting us checked in, and is an absolute asset to the company. She definitely puts the smile in the smile spot. Thanks Amber. Back to edit, seeing as we are back for our second day. Wayne got us a very quick appointment for the next day. He was extremely helpful. We have a few appointments we needed to make and he got us scheduled out for all of them yesterday. Even got us one for the very next day. He found ones that worked for us and got us all set up. Thanks for getting us all scheduled up Wayne. Your kindness is appreciated.

Review from Google

Alexis Harrison
Alexis Harrison
a month ago
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We love The Smile Spot!! All of the staff is amazing but we were particularly impressed with Carson! He made it fun and comfortable for my daughters and was also very knowledgable!

Review from Google

Chris & Gabby Baes
Chris & Gabby Baes
2 months ago
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Montana has worked with my child several times and has done wonderful! She has explained what is happening in detailed to him and has always greeted us with a smile. Highly recommend her!

Review from Google

Tala Schultz
Tala Schultz
2 months ago
“

I will never go through this office again after the hassle I went threw!! Schedule a certain surgery for my son. I received a email telling me when and where. The when was at 3am. I get there with my son (its his appointment) and its doesn't open till 6am. We live a hour from town. When it opens I go to get my son checked in. To find out the appointment was canceled and I was not notified. So when the Smile spot opened that day I called to ask why. First they debated with me about my contact information for not informing them with the changed of number. I called and did tell them. They also have my email on file. Its how i receive most of the updates. Didn't receive anything through my email about canceling it. The main reason for canceling was because they didn't get confirmation from his dad for the surgery. In the years of being a mom and going through dentist offices they never need confirmation form both parents. They need just the 1. I waisted my son's and my time, getting up at 1am to be somewhere that doesn't even open till later. Waisted gas for a two hour trip to get there and back. The blame on me for not updating my contact info when I called on the 9th and gave them the number when I talked to them last about it. No accountability for their own mistake. I will go back to my old dentist office which is further away from me. And not have this problem.

Review from Google

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Questions about this practice

What orthodontic treatments does The Smile Spot-Springfield offer?+
The Smile Spot-Springfield offers: Early Treatment, Invisalign, Traditional Braces, Clear Aligners, Clear Braces, Retainers.
Does The Smile Spot-Springfield accept dental insurance?+
The Smile Spot-Springfield accepts Aetna, DenteMax, Humana, Renaissance Dental, United Concordia.
Does The Smile Spot-Springfield offer free consultations?+
Yes, The Smile Spot-Springfield offers a free initial orthodontic consultation. Call (417) 275-6565 to schedule.
Is The Smile Spot-Springfield accepting new patients?+
The Smile Spot-Springfield is currently welcoming new patients in Springfield, MO. Call (417) 275-6565 to schedule.
Where is The Smile Spot-Springfield located?+
The Smile Spot-Springfield is located at 1324 E Montclair St. Get directions: https://maps.google.com/?cid=11838048523839412903&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA
What are the office hours for The Smile Spot-Springfield?+
The Smile Spot-Springfield office hours: Mon 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, Tue 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, Wed 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, Thu 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM–1:00 PM, Sun Closed–Closed.
Does The Smile Spot-Springfield offer payment plans?+
Yes, The Smile Spot-Springfield offers flexible payment plans to make orthodontic treatment affordable.
Who are the orthodontists at The Smile Spot-Springfield?+
The Smile Spot-Springfield is staffed by Dr. Shayna Bahr, Dr. Gregory Marra, Dr. Haylea Craigmiles, Dr. Mikal Lindman, Dr. David Lindman, Dr. Kyle Maples, Dr. Matt Anderson, Dr. Mike Webb. The practice is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO).
What is the patient rating for The Smile Spot-Springfield?+
The Smile Spot-Springfield has a 4.5-star rating based on 1109 patient reviews on Google.

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