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River Mountain Orthodontics

River Mountain Orthodontics is a single-doctor practice with three locations in Chattanooga and Lafayette offering orthodontic care for all ages.

4211 Hixson Pike #105, Chattanooga, TN 37415
5.0(22 reviews)
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River Mountain Orthodontics

About River Mountain Orthodontics

Dr. Raymond McLagan's practice treats siblings across multiple years and calls patients personally after braces are placed to check in.

Reviews here often come from families bringing several children through braces over the years, with young kids frequently mentioned as feeling at ease during their first appointments. Dr. Raymond McLagan and the team are noted for walking children through each instrument and step before starting treatment, keeping parents informed along the way, and following up personally, including a call the day after braces placement. Staff are described as warm with kids, and a few reviews mention results that exceeded expectations once braces came off.

Summary of 25 patient reviews, August 2019–March 2026, updated September 2026

River Mountain Orthodontics is a single-doctor practice with three locations in Chattanooga and Lafayette offering orthodontic care for all ages.

Dr. Raymond McLagan provides consistent treatment using 3M Clarity aligners and traditional braces, with a focus on personalized, family-centric care.

Treatments offered

InvisalignInvisalignClear AlignersClear AlignersTraditional BracesTraditional BracesClear BracesClear BracesRetainersRetainers
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Who They Treat

River Mountain Orthodontics provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:

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

Technology & Equipment

River Mountain Orthodontics uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.

3D Digital Scanning

Orthodontists at this office

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Dr. Raymond McLagan

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Dr. THOMAS W POPP, DDS, MSD

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NPI VERIFIEDAccepting New Patients20 yrs experience

What patients say

Latest review 8 months ago

What patients praise

  • Multiple reviews describe siblings from the same family treated over several years.
  • The doctor has called patients the day after getting braces to check on them and made special arrangements for a child with sudden tooth pain.
  • Explanations are geared toward children, with the process and instruments described step by step so kids understand what's happening.

Who it suits

  • Families with several kids needing braces
  • Young children starting orthodontic treatment

Doctors patients mention

  • Dr. Raymond Mclagan · 4 reviews
  • Dr. Ray · 6 reviews
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Star ratings
  • 5★28
  • 4★1
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Average rating by year
  • 20195.0
  • 20204.5
  • 20221.0
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1★5★
Treatments patients mention
  • Braces15
What patients talk about
PraiseCriticism
  • Friendly staff19
  • The orthodontist16 / 1
  • Great with kids10
  • Clear explanations8
  • Treatment results5
  • Gentle, comfortable care3 / 1
  • Responsiveness3
  • Office & technology2
What patients talk about
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Friendly staff190
The orthodontist161
Great with kids100
Clear explanations80
Treatment results50
Gentle, comfortable care31
Responsiveness30
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Recent reviews from Google

5.0
22 reviews
Cheryse Skiles
Cheryse Skiles
6 months ago
“

We have been so pleased with care we have received by Dr Ray and his team! We have 3 kiddos in braces and the treatment has been very individualized. One of our kiddos had some anxiety regarding the process and the team was so patient to explain every step of the process and every instrument used.

Review from Google

David Halicks
David Halicks
8 months ago
“

Dr. Ray is very talented and so friendly. His office staff is cheery and very helpful. I highly recommend Dr. Ray and River Mountain Orthodontics!!

Review from Google

Amber Jouben
Amber Jouben
9 months ago
“

First time getting braces for a kid and everything is going great and looks amazing ! So glad we chose River Mountain Orthodontist! Dr. Ray does a great job explaining everything as we go, is great with kids, and We love the staff !There is never a long wait and their office is very clean .

Review from Google

Destiny Zavala
Destiny Zavala
9 months ago
“

I cannot imagine taking my children anywhere else for their ortho treatments from day one I felt like we were one of their own absolute outstanding service! Being a parent of multiple children that need treatment we really got lucky that we found this office and were blessed with such amazing people! Dr. McLagan called the very next day after the placement of the braces to offer support and advice it was just really nice to have a doctor take time from his extremely busy schedule to see how my child was doing! Margarita, Sami, Brittney, Mollie, they all treat you like family I look forward to every appointment to see their beautiful smiling faces waiting to take us in for our appointment, they always have the sweetest attitudes and we are truly blessed. I can see why my neighbor referred us to them it’s a no brainer!!

Review from Google

Mark Weldon
Mark Weldon
10 months ago
“

Awesome experience! Dr. Ray and his team are awesome! They are very friendly and informative throughout the whole process! My daughters smile looks amazing, thank you!

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Questions about this practice

What orthodontic treatments does River Mountain Orthodontics offer?+
River Mountain Orthodontics offers: Invisalign, Clear Aligners, Traditional Braces, Clear Braces, Retainers.
Does River Mountain Orthodontics offer free consultations?+
Yes, River Mountain Orthodontics offers a free initial orthodontic consultation. Call (423) 870-2926 or book online to schedule.
Is River Mountain Orthodontics accepting new patients?+
River Mountain Orthodontics is currently welcoming new patients in Chattanooga, TN. Call (423) 870-2926 or book online to schedule.
Where is River Mountain Orthodontics located?+
River Mountain Orthodontics is located at 4211 Hixson Pike #105. Get directions: https://maps.google.com/?cid=8040435263597312154&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA
What are the office hours for River Mountain Orthodontics?+
River Mountain Orthodontics office hours: Mon 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Tue 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Wed 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Thu 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Fri Closed–Closed, Sat Closed–Closed, Sun Closed–Closed.
Who are the orthodontists at River Mountain Orthodontics?+
River Mountain Orthodontics is staffed by Dr. Raymond McLagan, Dr. THOMAS W POPP. The practice is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) and board-certified.
What is the patient rating for River Mountain Orthodontics?+
River Mountain Orthodontics has a 5-star rating based on 22 patient reviews on Google.
How long has River Mountain Orthodontics been in practice?+
River Mountain Orthodontics has been providing orthodontic care since 2023, serving the Chattanooga, TN community for over 3 years.

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4211 Hixson Pike #105
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