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Knoxville Orthodontics - Dr. Kristin Knierim & Dr. Eric Hatten
Knoxville Orthodontics is a multi-location practice in Knoxville, Tennessee, offering comprehensive orthodontic treatment for children, teens, and adults.
11213 W Point Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934
5.0(27 reviews)
About Knoxville Orthodontics - Dr. Kristin Knierim & Dr. Eric Hatten
From a 72-year-old getting first braces to siblings treated together, reviews highlight quick visible progress, sometimes within just seven weeks.
Reviews at this practice mention treatment moving along quickly, with braces placed without delay and visible changes noted in as little as seven weeks for one child, alongside a full 18-month course completed successfully for another patient. Several families with multiple children in treatment mention good experiences across siblings and even parents, including one patient who got braces for the first time at 72. Dr. Kristin Knierim is mentioned most often among current doctors, described as knowledgeable across treatment types, and the staff are noted as friendly and accommodating.
Summary of 25 patient reviews, March 2024–August 2026, updated September 2026
Knoxville Orthodontics is a multi-location practice in Knoxville, Tennessee, offering comprehensive orthodontic treatment for children, teens, and adults.
Services include traditional braces, clear aligners, early interceptive treatment, and Brava hidden braces, supported by advanced technology including iTero digital scanning and 3D imaging.
Treatments offered
Early TreatmentInvisalignLingual BracesSelf-Ligating BracesClear AlignersTraditional BracesClear BracesRetainers
Who They Treat
Knoxville Orthodontics - Dr. Kristin Knierim & Dr. Eric Hatten provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Children
Ages 6–11
Teens
Ages 12–17
Adults
Ages 18+
Technology & Equipment
Knoxville Orthodontics - Dr. Kristin Knierim & Dr. Eric Hatten uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
3D Digital Scanning
In-House 3D Printing
Digital Records
iTero/TRIOS
3D printing
Orthodontists at this office
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Dr. Kristin Knierim, DDS, MSD
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Dr. Eric Hatten, DDS
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Insurance accepted
13 plans listedAetnaAmeritasBlue Cross Blue ShieldCignaDelta DentalGuardianHumanaLincoln Financial
In-network with most PPO plans; costs typically the same whether in-network or out-of-network.
What patients say
Latest review 13 days ago
What patients praise
- Reviews mention noticeably fast progress, including visible results within seven weeks and braces placed without a long wait.
- Several families with multiple children in treatment describe good experiences across siblings and generations.
- Dr. Kristin Knierim is frequently mentioned and described as knowledgeable about different treatment options.
Who it suits
- Families with several kids in treatment
Doctors patients mention
- Dr. Kristin Knierim · 7 reviews
- Dr. Eric Hatten · 1 review
- Last 90 days
- 11 reviews
- averaging 5.0★
- Last 12 months
- 29 reviews
- averaging 5.0★
- Owner replies
- 18% of reviews
- typically within 30 days
- Compared with Knoxville
- Higher rated than 87%
- of 19 practices we track
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- Braces7
PraiseCriticism
- Friendly staff12
- The orthodontist9
- Great with kids6
- Treatment results5
- Treatment timeline3
- Clear explanations2
- Gentle, comfortable care2
- Scheduling & wait times2
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| Friendly staff | 12 | 0 |
| The orthodontist | 9 | 0 |
| Great with kids | 6 | 0 |
| Treatment results | 5 | 0 |
| Treatment timeline | 3 | 0 |
| Clear explanations | 2 | 0 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 2 | 0 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 2 | 0 |
Recent reviews from Google
5.0
27 reviews
Gurudya Khalsa
a month ago
Got braces for first time at age 72. Highly recommend Dr. Knierim.
Martha Osborne
3 months ago
Knoxville Orthodontics has a well qualified staff and very friendly atmosphere. The orthodontists are very professional providers and enjoy creating beautiful smiles. Thank you for your dedicated services.
Laurie Dreyling
4 months ago
The staff there were really nice and friendly and I like the way my teeth look after they got my teeth worked on
Questions about this practice
What orthodontic treatments does Knoxville Orthodontics - Dr. Kristin Knierim & Dr. Eric Hatten offer?
Knoxville Orthodontics - Dr. Kristin Knierim & Dr. Eric Hatten offers: Early Treatment, Invisalign, Lingual Braces, Self-Ligating Braces, Clear Aligners, Traditional Braces, Clear Braces, Retainers.
Does Knoxville Orthodontics - Dr. Kristin Knierim & Dr. Eric Hatten accept dental insurance?
Knoxville Orthodontics - Dr. Kristin Knierim & Dr. Eric Hatten accepts Aetna, Ameritas, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Delta Dental, and others.
Is Knoxville Orthodontics - Dr. Kristin Knierim & Dr. Eric Hatten accepting new patients?
Knoxville Orthodontics - Dr. Kristin Knierim & Dr. Eric Hatten is currently welcoming new patients in Knoxville, TN. Call (865) 522-7572 or book online to schedule.
Where is Knoxville Orthodontics - Dr. Kristin Knierim & Dr. Eric Hatten located?
Knoxville Orthodontics - Dr. Kristin Knierim & Dr. Eric Hatten is located at 11213 W Point Dr. Get directions: https://maps.google.com/?cid=3863266525064024677&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA
What are the office hours for Knoxville Orthodontics - Dr. Kristin Knierim & Dr. Eric Hatten?
Knoxville Orthodontics - Dr. Kristin Knierim & Dr. Eric Hatten office hours: Mon Closed–Closed, Tue 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Wed Closed–Closed, Thu 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, Fri 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, Sat Closed–Closed, Sun Closed–Closed.
Does Knoxville Orthodontics - Dr. Kristin Knierim & Dr. Eric Hatten offer payment plans?
Yes, Knoxville Orthodontics - Dr. Kristin Knierim & Dr. Eric Hatten offers flexible payment plans to make orthodontic treatment affordable.
Who are the orthodontists at Knoxville Orthodontics - Dr. Kristin Knierim & Dr. Eric Hatten?
Knoxville Orthodontics - Dr. Kristin Knierim & Dr. Eric Hatten is staffed by Dr. Kristin Knierim, Dr. Eric Hatten. The practice is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO).
What is the patient rating for Knoxville Orthodontics - Dr. Kristin Knierim & Dr. Eric Hatten?
Knoxville Orthodontics - Dr. Kristin Knierim & Dr. Eric Hatten has a 5-star rating based on 27 patient reviews on Google.
How long has Knoxville Orthodontics - Dr. Kristin Knierim & Dr. Eric Hatten been in practice?
Knoxville Orthodontics - Dr. Kristin Knierim & Dr. Eric Hatten has been providing orthodontic care since 2005, serving the Knoxville, TN community for over 21 years.
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