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Winning Smiles - Buffalo provides orthodontic care in Buffalo, NY, serving children, teens, and adults.
About Winning Smiles - Buffalo
Young kids getting phase 1 orthodontic work here often see Dr. Michael Foley credited for calm, patient explanations with anxious or special-needs children.
This orthodontic practice sees a notably high share of early treatment cases for young children, alongside braces and Invisalign for older patients. Reviews describe an office built around younger and more anxious patients, with themed rooms, play areas, and staff who are patient with squirming or nervous kids, including those with autism or other special needs. Dr. Michael Foley is repeatedly credited with walking families through procedures step by step and checking back in on nervous parents. Scheduling has been a sore point for a meaningful number of reviewers, with cancellations, long waits for new appointments, and billing or insurance disputes coming up more than occasionally.
Summary of 200 patient reviews, January 2024–September 2026, updated September 2026
Winning Smiles - Buffalo provides orthodontic care in Buffalo, NY, serving children, teens, and adults.
The practice is staffed by seven board-certified orthodontists: Dr. Michael Foley, Dr. Ashley Acevedo, Dr. Onalee Sortino, Dr. Paul Jeon, Dr. Jenna Heitzler, Dr. Cody Wiktorski, and Dr. Alison Wehde, all credentialed by the American Board of Orthodontics. Treatment options at this Buffalo orthodontist include Invisalign clear aligners and early treatment for younger patients. The practice uses digital impressions and intraoral scanning technology to capture patient records without traditional molds. The practice accepts insurance and Medicaid. Payment plans are available for patients managing treatment costs. A complimentary initial consultation is offered, and patients can schedule appointments through the practice's online booking system. The practice has received a 4.7-star rating from 932 reviews on Google. Winning Smiles - Buffalo serves patients throughout the Buffalo area. Prospective patients should schedule a consultation to determine which treatment approach is appropriate for their individual orthodontic needs.
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
Winning Smiles - Buffalo provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Technology & Equipment
Winning Smiles - Buffalo uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
Orthodontists at this office
Dr. Michael Foley, DDS
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Dr. Ashley Acevedo, DMD
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Dr. Onalee Sortino, DDS
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Dr. Alison Wehde
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Dr. Paul Jeon
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Insurance accepted
7 plans listedWhat patients say
Latest review 8 weeks ago
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| Theme | Praise | Criticism |
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| Friendly staff | 68 | 12 |
| Great with kids | 60 | 5 |
| The orthodontist | 52 | 6 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 12 | 32 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 29 | 4 |
| Clear explanations | 19 | 4 |
| Responsiveness | 9 | 13 |
| Office & technology | 16 | 4 |
Recent reviews from Google
That im not scared of my dentist and I always get the same dentist and they always polite and caring.and im not nor have sit there for a long time for them to call me and they efficient. I’ll recommend this dentist for all your children braces or dental specialists
Beyond upset with this dentist office. Our appointments are constantly cancelled. I reached out today to find out why our appointment was never confirmed with me, come to find out they have been texting and calling a phone number that does not belong to me or my family and that’s why our appointments are never kept. My child had a dental emergency and was unable to be seen for up to 10 days, just for them to cancel it. All because they were reaching out to someone who was not me. When I asked if there was anything they could do since this was not my mistake but the office’s mistake, they told me no. This is an unfair practice and HIPPA is not confirmed when reaching out for appointments, this then lies on the fault of the patient when the office messes up.
Dr. Foley went above and beyond to fit my son in immediately for a tongue tie release. He did an amazing job educating us on the health outcomes that come with ties as well as demonstrating how to identify a tie. The procedure and aftercare instructions were clearly explained. We felt confident that we were making the best decision for our sons health as well as prepared to care for him post procedure.
We Love this dental office. My baby girl has been going here since she was 2 yrs old. She looks forward to her dental visits. Today she got the big girl treatment. Staff is super nice beyond pleased. Another visit she enjoyed!
I chose Winning Smiles in Buffalo even though it is an hour drive from my home for various reasons. They corrected my daughters lip tie as an infant. I was impressed with their care then. Which was a big factor as to why I brought my now 3 year old and 1 year old daughters in for their first dental appointments. I have dental anexity from my childhood and was very nervous for my girls. The staff was amazing. They spoke directly to my girls and explained everything in great detail mkaing them feel comfortable and excited about the process of the cleaning. There were no tears all smiles durning and after our treatment. Overall I was very impressed with this level of attention to my little ones and making the routine visits fun and engaging.
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