Grass Lake is a lake village just south of I-94, and most of the drive to our Dexter office is a straight run east along that highway. This page covers the route, the Grass Lake schools your children may attend, and what to expect at a first visit.
At Dexter Orthodontics, we welcome patients from Grass Lake and the surrounding area. Dr. Mary Beth Moenssen and Dr. Brandon Shoukri treat patients at our Dexter office, roughly 30 minutes from the village without traffic.
Our office at 7200 Dan Hoey Road, Suite B, in Dexter is about 21 miles from downtown Grass Lake, roughly a 30-minute drive without traffic. Close to half of that is on I-94, which keeps the trip simple.
From Grass Lake, follow Michigan Avenue east, then Jackson Road to I-94 east. Exit at Baker Road and follow it to Dan Hoey Road. Highway conditions change, so check your map app before you leave for your first visit.
Grass Lake Community Schools serves kindergarten through 12th grade with one building for each stage, so a child's orthodontic timeline is easy to follow. The American Association of Orthodontists advises a first orthodontic check-up by age 7. Here is where each stage tends to fall:
Before treatment begins, we'll outline the likely visit schedule so you can plan appointments around school days and the drive.
Every smile follows its own schedule. Some children are good candidates for Phase 1 Treatment while they're growing, some only need periodic check-ups, and teens and adults can compare Braces and Invisalign. At your consultation we'll talk through how timing and growth shape the plan, and we'll explain the reasoning behind what we suggest.
Life in Grass Lake centers on the water. The Village of Grass Lake's County Park page describes the park on the lake's shore as the gathering point for the town's Fourth of July festivities and the home of the annual Wild One's Regatta, a hydroplane boat race. The park also has a playground, a covered pavilion, a tennis court, and a public boat launch. The village's events page and the Grass Lake Chamber of Commerce calendar list more, including the Grass Lake Market.
A first visit is a complimentary consultation, and there's no commitment to treatment. We'll go over your child's teeth and bite, tell you whether treatment makes sense now, and provide a cost estimate if it does. Parents are welcome to ask questions throughout. The American Association of Orthodontists spells out the usual steps in its first appointment guide, from the exam and treatment plan to the discussion of cost.
We use 3D Scanning in many cases rather than impression trays, and Finance & Insurance is a good topic to cover before you commit. When you're ready, Schedule a Consultation. For background, read How Do Orthodontists Decide If a Teen Is a Good Candidate for Invisalign? or How Much Does Orthodontic Treatment Cost in Dexter?
