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Premier Smiles Orthodontics, located in University Heights, Ohio, provides orthodontic care for children, teens, and adults across five locations.

About Premier Smiles Orthodontics
Handles complex, multi-year cases—including jaw surgery and extraction-heavy treatment plans—while keeping anxious kids and children with special needs at ease.
Premier Smiles Orthodontics treats a wide range of cases, from routine braces to multi-year journeys involving extractions and SARPE or double jaw surgery, with reviews generally describing positive outcomes even after complicated starts. Assistants and clinical staff are frequently described as gentle and patient, particularly with nervous or autistic children who needed extra reassurance. Dr. Sumeet Minhas is noted for efficient, thorough visits, and Dr. Blake is credited with helping restore confidence after an earlier treatment setback under a different provider.
Summary of 200 patient reviews, October 2024–September 2026, updated September 2026
Premier Smiles Orthodontics, located in University Heights, Ohio, provides orthodontic care for children, teens, and adults across five locations.
The practice has served the community since 1995 and offers specialized treatments including Invisalign and early interceptive treatment for younger patients. The clinical team includes Dr. Dale Kates, Dr. Jeffrey Dworkin, Dr. Elizabeth Blake Swearingen, Dr. Sumeet Minhas, Dr. Aya Mansour, Dr. Roman Achberger, and Dr. Justina Anigbo, all board-certified by the American Board of Orthodontics. Digital impressions are captured using intraoral scanning technology to support treatment planning and appliance fabrication. The practice accepts most major dental insurance plans and credit cards. Coverage verification assistance is provided to help patients understand their orthodontic benefits. Medicaid is accepted, and payment plans with in-house financing are available for private pay patients. Free initial consultations are offered both in-person and through virtual appointments. Scheduling accommodations include evening and weekend hours at the practice's five locations. Online booking is available for appointment requests. Patients in the University Heights area should note that individual orthodontic assessment is necessary to determine appropriate treatment options.
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
Premier Smiles Orthodontics provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Technology & Equipment
Premier Smiles Orthodontics uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
Orthodontists at this office
Dr. Dale Kates, DDS
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Dr. Justina Anigbo, DDS
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Dr. Aya Mansour
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Dr. Roman Achberger, DDS, MS
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Dr. Elizabeth Blake Swearingen
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Dr. Jeffrey Dworkin, DDS, MS
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Dr. Sumeet Minhas, DDS
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Insurance accepted
12 plans listedWhat patients say
Latest review 2 months ago
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| Friendly staff | 148 | 4 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 40 | 1 |
| Clear explanations | 28 | 0 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 9 | 11 |
| The orthodontist | 14 | 2 |
| Great with kids | 14 | 2 |
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| Responsiveness | 4 | 5 |
Recent reviews from Google
I loved my experience with Michelle, I also have an amazing experience every time with Dr. Minhus!!
my dentist is great and I haven't had issues with other staff but the receptionist with the horrible ponytail this week is always rude. Anytime I come to my appt and have to check in with her, her attitude is disgusting. I sometimes would wait for another person to check me in, just because I don't want to deal with her. this most recent visit, I was late a few minutes after my appt and she stated she wasn't sure if they would take me and I said can you check? she comes back and say, "They can take you but they can only do what they can, not the full service." I asked her what does that mean because I have braces, she states the same thing again and says you can reschedule. My appointment wasn't even late over 10 minutes until she started her BS, like just say you want me to go home so you don't have to work. So I ask again, and add "does that mean she can only do the top braces rubber bands and not the bottom or, im genuinely confused at this point." So she gets upsets and goes back to speak to her team and comes back and says they would take me. I personally believe she was lying, so that I'd reschedule and go home. The terrible attitude continued after my appt. I went back to the desk to finish my paperwork, which was sitting right in front of her and instead of giving me the paperwork and scheduling my next appointment, so I can leave. she begins a phone call and doing other tasks. Completely horrible exchange, especially for a paying consistent customer.
I have had my ups & downs with this location when it came to my daughter’s appointments. The receptionist Diane always gets my daughters mixed up and they have two different birthdays. I have raced from work to pick my daughter up from Home to get her to the appointment that she scheduled the day before and when we got there, she claimed my daughter did not have an appointment and she was the one that told me to be there at the time we got there. She have got the payment amounts wrong when it came time to pay for the bill. so I would advise when paying for any bill when she’s putting it in the system to hold onto your receipts. I have had too many mistakes with the same lady every time for years now.
I originally visited this office because my dentist noticed bite issues that were causing uneven wear on my teeth. I thought orthodontic treatment would mostly be cosmetic, but the orthodontist explained how alignment problems can affect jaw tension and chewing long term. The consultation felt thorough without being overwhelming. The office itself is modern and very clean, though seating in the waiting area can get tight during busy hours. One adjustment appointment left my teeth unusually sore for almost a week, so I called worried something wasn’t right. They brought me in quickly to double-check everything and made a small correction that helped almost immediately. My headaches have become less frequent since starting treatment, and the cosmetic improvements have honestly been an unexpected confidence boost too.
Very pleased with my service with Michelle! Patient and knowledgeable. Thank you for taking time to help me explain and help me understand the processes of my treatment ❤️❤️❤️
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