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Fanning Orthodontics is a third-generation family practice in Albuquerque, NM offering comprehensive orthodontic treatment including traditional braces, clear aligners (Invisalign), clear braces, lingual braces, and gold braces.
About Fanning Orthodontics
Dr. Michael Fanning is known for calling patients back personally even during vacations, and the team has fixed a broken retainer the same day it broke.
Reviews highlight Dr. Michael Fanning's hands-on attention, from managing tricky cases to phoning patients directly outside office hours. Several longtime patients describe retainers holding their alignment for decades, and adults getting braces later in life report comfortable, positive experiences. A few reviews also note the office is easy to reach near Trader Joe's and that costs were kept manageable through a clear payment plan.
Summary of 33 patient reviews, May 2013–June 2026, updated September 2026
Fanning Orthodontics is a third-generation family practice in Albuquerque, NM offering comprehensive orthodontic treatment including traditional braces, clear aligners (Invisalign), clear braces, lingual braces, and gold braces.
They serve patients of all ages and emphasize personalized care combined with modern technology.
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
Fanning Orthodontics provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Technology & Equipment
Fanning Orthodontics uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
Orthodontists at this office
Dr. Michael Fanning, DDS, MSD
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Insurance accepted
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Latest review 4 months ago
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| The orthodontist | 22 | 0 |
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Recent reviews from Google
fanning orthodontics is a very awesome establishment the staff are very friendly and awesome and it is very clean inside
Dr. Fanning's, passion and love for his patience is over the top. He is excellent and he's committed to making sure that you're happy patient. His team from his front desk to his associates are wonderful. I recommend his office for braces not only for our youth, our young adults but even for our older adults. Thank you very much for everything you've done for me
I had to come back and edit my review from nine years ago (see below). It is now nine years later since my introduction to Dr Fanning and after he straightened my teeth, they are still in excellent alignment to this day thanks to his perfectly placed permanent retainers and I get compliments from my Dentists all the time! Now, my two teenage sons are in their braces with Dr Fanning and he continues to provide a very personal and professional care of their teeth. His staff continues to be kind, considerate, helpful, and dedicated to their profession. I love his workplace environment, and the staff always seem happy and never rushed. We always feel welcome and they do their very best to work us in when we have schedule changes. They have always responded to us in an emergency and I even think one time Dr Fanning called me back when he was on vacation!!! Needless to say, I feel like he goes above and beyond. Dr Fanning has also been very supportive of local schools in Albuquerque. Dr Fanning will always have my highest regard, and I cannot express enough how much I recommend him to your family, anyone both young and old, who is in need of braces. I trust him implicitly, and if you go there, I’m sure you’ll have the same feeling. Thank you, team Fanning! Below is my original review from nine years ago…. Having been a patient of Dr Fanning's for a little over 2 months, he and his entire staff have given me the best possible experience I could have ever hoped for. Being in the medical profession and a second time braces patient, I can attest to the superior professionalism, expertise, care, concern and friendliness of the staff. They make sure their patients are taken care of and will work around your schedule for those unexpected adjustments. Best of all, my biggest problem teeth were practically straightened out in only 2 months! I guarantee you will have a great experience if you go there.
Competent, caring staff, incredible customer service, a beautiful and clean facility, and a fantastic doctor who truly loves what he does. I'm very happy we chose to have our daughter's braces done with Dr. Fanning and his wonderful team.
What a wonderful experience I had visiting Fanning Orthodontics! I have had my permanent retainer for 30 years and today it broke. Not needing an orthodontist since my kiddos were young , I have not paid much attention to them. I passed their location as I ran into Trader Joe’s that is right next to their location-and thought I would just check and maybe schedule an appointment. The staff was AMAZING… so helpful and accommodating. They squeezed me in and the Dr. fixed my retainer. I was there maybe a total of 40 minutes. It’s the small things like this that make your day. Thank you all for being so wonderful. You truly made a difference. Ramona
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