For most Pinckney families, the trip to our office comes down to one road. Dexter-Pinckney Road runs south from the village straight into Dexter, which keeps the drive simple. This page covers the route, the Pinckney-area schools your children may attend, and what to expect when you come in.
At Dexter Orthodontics, we welcome patients from Pinckney and the surrounding area. Dr. Mary Beth Moenssen and Dr. Brandon Shoukri see patients at our Dexter office, about 22 minutes from downtown Pinckney.
Our office at 7200 Dan Hoey Road, Suite B, in Dexter is about 11 miles from downtown Pinckney, roughly a 22-minute drive without traffic. That estimate is from the center of the village, so give yourself a few extra minutes at rush hour or when roads are slick.
From downtown Pinckney, take M-36 to South Dexter Street, then follow Dexter-Pinckney Road south into Dexter. From downtown Dexter, Main Street becomes Ann Arbor Street and then Dexter-Ann Arbor Road, and Dan Hoey Road comes up a short way past the edge of downtown. Your map app may route you a little differently, so check it before your first visit.
Pinckney's schools give you a clear picture of where a child is on the orthodontic timeline. The American Association of Orthodontists advises a first orthodontic check-up by age 7. Here is how the stages tend to line up with the Pinckney Community Schools that serve children ages 7 and up, along with two other Pinckney schools:
The district's alternative high school, The Link, is another option for high school students. The district posts its school calendars online, so it's easy to line up visits with no-school days. At your visit we'll explain how often appointments are likely to be, so you can plan around school, sports, and music.
There is no single starting point. Some Pinckney children benefit from Phase 1 Treatment while they are still growing, others just need regular check-ups as their teeth come in, and teens and adults can compare Braces and Invisalign. At your visit, we'll walk through each option and explain why we recommend one.
Pinckney has a lively community calendar. The Village of Pinckney's events page lists local traditions such as Hootin' in the Park concerts at the gazebo, the summer Sunday Farmers Market, Food Truck Fridays, the free Spooktacular family night just before Halloween, and the St. Patrick's Day parade.
Coming to Dexter for a first visit? It's a complimentary consultation with no commitment: a full exam, a conversation about whether treatment is recommended, and a cost estimate if it is. The American Association of Orthodontists walks through a typical first appointment, from paperwork and an exam to a treatment plan and a talk about cost.
In many cases we use 3D Scanning rather than messy impression trays, and our team can explain Finance & Insurance before you decide anything. When you're ready, Schedule a Consultation. You can also read How Long Does Orthodontic Treatment Take for My Child? or How Much Does Orthodontic Treatment Cost in Dexter? first.
