How to Choose an Orthodontist in Salt Lake City

Choosing an orthodontist is a two-to-three-year commitment, not a one-time purchase. Salt Lake City has dozens of practices, and most advertise the same services. Here are the five factors that actually separate them, and how to check each one.

1. Check the Google rating — but read the recent reviews

A practice’s star rating tells you less than its review content. Look for reviews that mention multi-year treatment, how the office handles problems (broken brackets, scheduling), and whether the same doctor saw the patient throughout. Ratings in the 4.8–5.0 range are the norm among established Salt Lake City practices; below that, read carefully. Goldsberry Orthodontics holds 4.9 stars across 310+ Google reviews, with reviews spanning multi-year treatments for both adults and children.

2. Verify the orthodontist’s credentials

Any dentist can legally offer braces. An orthodontist completed a dedicated residency after dental school. Ask where the doctor trained and how long the residency was. Dr. Bart Goldsberry earned his DDS magna cum laude from the Medical College of Virginia and completed a 28-month orthodontic residency at the University of Missouri at Kansas City.

3. Ask who will actually treat you

In larger practices, the doctor who does your consult may not be the one adjusting your braces in month 14. Ask directly: “Will the same orthodontist handle my entire treatment?” Dr. Goldsberry has practiced in the same Salt Lake City location for over 30 years and personally oversees every patient’s treatment start to finish.

4. Compare treatment options, not prices alone

A practice that only offers one system will recommend that system. Look for a practice offering both clear aligners (Invisalign) and traditional braces, and let the doctor recommend based on your case — alignment complexity, age, and habits all change the answer. Goldsberry Orthodontics offers Invisalign, metal braces, and in-office whitening, for children through adults.

5. Weigh location and hours against a 2-year visit schedule

You will visit your orthodontist every 4–8 weeks for the length of treatment. A practice near home or school, with parking and early-morning availability, prevents dozens of missed appointments. Goldsberry Orthodontics is in Sugar House (2025 South 1300 East) with on-site parking and 7:00 a.m. openings Monday–Thursday.

Questions to Ask at a Consultation

• Will the same orthodontist treat me for my entire case?
• How many cases like mine have you treated?
• What happens if a bracket breaks or an aligner cracks — what’s the emergency process?
• Do you offer both aligners and braces, and why are you recommending one for me?
• What does the quoted price include — retainers, emergency visits, refinements?

Ready to start? Request a free consultation at Goldsberry Orthodontics or call (801) 359-5264.

Goldsberry Orthodontics is featured in The SLC Guide’s 2026 orthodontist guide.