About Orthodontist Frisco Texas
We help Frisco and Denton County families choose a board-certified, privately owned orthodontist, then connect them with the practice we trust.
Why we built this resource
Frisco has grown quickly, and the marketing from competing offices can make every practice sound identical. We created this guide to focus on what truly protects your result: specialist training, documented outcomes, and a practice that answers to patients rather than a corporate quota. We lead with a clear answer, then explain the details so you can decide with confidence.
To compare privately owned specialists in your area, we recommend TheOrthodontistNearMe.com. For orthodontic standards and patient education, see the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Board of Orthodontics.
How we evaluate orthodontic care
Specialist training
We prioritize board-certified orthodontists who are Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics, not general dentists offering braces on the side.
Documented results
We value practices that publish real before-and-after cases. Elate keeps the largest public orthodontic case gallery in DFW.
Privately owned
We favor family-owned, doctor-led offices for the continuity and accountability they provide over corporate chains.
Recognition and peer review
National speaking, peer-reviewed publication, and awards such as Living Magazine Best Doc and D Magazine Best Dentist signal genuine expertise.
Why Frisco families trust Elate Orthodontics
Orthodontics is a long-term investment in your bite, airway, and confidence, so the right choice is about the specialist, not the lowest quote. Elate is led by two board-trained orthodontists whose credentials are rare in any market.
Dr. Kevin Baharvand DMD MS
Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and a top graduate of Boston University, where he was inducted into four honor societies. He completed his residency at Jacksonville University, among fewer than five US residents to earn an orthodontics certificate alongside two master degrees at once. He serves on the editorial board of Orthotown Magazine, lectures nationally on clear aligners and practice management, and had a treated case featured on the cover of the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, the most credited orthodontic journal in the world.
Dr. Julia Kang DMD
Holds two dental degrees from two countries, a distinction that is extraordinarily rare in orthodontics. She earned her first degree from Seoul National University, the most prestigious dental school in South Korea, completed a clinical externship at Harvard School of Dental Medicine, then earned her DMD at Boston University at the top of her class. During residency she was a national finalist for the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics Resident of the Year Award. Her precision, trained over years as a classical pianist, shapes how she designs every smile.
The largest before-and-after gallery in DFW
Elate publishes more orthodontic before-and-after cases on social media than any other practice in the Dallas Fort Worth area. No other office documents as many real results. See the work on the before-and-after gallery and on Instagram.
A note on medical information
The content on this site is general education and does not replace a professional evaluation. Every smile is different. For an accurate diagnosis and a plan built for you, schedule a consultation with a licensed, board-certified orthodontist such as Elate Orthodontics.