Valley Orthodontics is a board-certified orthodontist office at 220 Karl Prince Dr SW in Hartselle, AL. Led by Dr. Lew Sample, an ABO Diplomate, we provide braces, Invisalign®, and clear aligners for children, teens, and adults - a dedicated orthodontic specialist for Hartselle and Morgan County, not a general dentist who offers braces on the side. Call (256) 773-8613 for a free consultation.
Hartselle families do not have to drive far for specialist orthodontic care. Right here in town on Karl Prince Drive SW, Valley Orthodontics brings board-certified orthodontist Dr. Lew Sample - an ABO Diplomate with 28 years of experience - and associate Dr. Lauren to the community. We have been voted Hartselle’s “Best of the Best” every year since our Hartselle office opened.
Our Hartselle office is located at 220 Karl Prince Dr SW, just off US-31 and easy to reach from anywhere in town, as well as from Falkville, Danville, and Priceville. There is free parking right at the door and short wait times, so appointments fit neatly into a busy family schedule.
Here is what sets us apart in Hartselle: we are an orthodontic specialty practice. Every other braces-and-aligner option in the Hartselle area is a general or family dentist offering orthodontics as one service among many. Dr. Sample completed years of advanced training beyond dental school, earned board certification from the American Board of Orthodontics, and teaches orthodontics at the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. When your smile is planned by a specialist, you get more precise results and care focused on exactly one thing: orthodontics.
Getting here: From I-65, take the Hartselle exit and follow US-31 into town. From Falkville or Danville, US-31 brings you straight to our neighborhood. Driving in from Decatur? We are about 15 to 20 minutes south on US-31.
Serving Hartselle and the surrounding area. Hartselle proudly calls itself "The City of Southern Hospitality," a tight-knit community where families put down roots for generations. We welcome patients from across the area, including the 35640 (Hartselle), 35622 (Falkville), 35619 (Danville), and 35621 (Eva) zip codes and the surrounding Morgan County communities.
Dr. Lew Sample is a board-certified orthodontist and Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) with 28 years of experience. He completed advanced specialty training beyond dental school and serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. Dr. Sample leads every treatment plan personally, combining specialist precision with a genuinely welcoming approach for patients of all ages.
Dr. Lauren Newton is an associate orthodontist at Valley Orthodontics and a Decatur native who completed her orthodontic residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). She brings warmth, precision, and a patient-first approach to every visit, caring for children, teens, and adults alongside Dr. Sample.
A confident smile should fit your budget. We offer no-interest, in-house payment plans starting around $120 a month, and we are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama and Delta Dental Premier. We also accept CareCredit and HSA/FSA funds. Your first visit is always a free consultation - no cost, no obligation, just a clear plan and an honest price.
Our Hartselle location offers complete orthodontic care for every age - metal and clear braces, Invisalign®, and clear aligners for kids, teens, and adults, each plan tailored to your goals and budget.
Classic metal braces and discreet clear ceramic braces straighten teeth and correct bites for patients of all ages.
As an Invisalign® Silver Provider, we offer nearly invisible, removable clear aligners right here in Hartselle - a popular choice for adults and responsible teens who want a discreet alternative to braces. You do not need to leave town or settle for a general dentist to get expert Invisalign® treatment.
We also offer 3M Clarity™ Aligners, another excellent clear-aligner system, so Dr. Sample can match you with the option best suited to your smile.
Early interceptive (Phase 1) treatment guides your child’s growth and makes room for permanent teeth. The AAO recommends a first checkup by age 7.
Braces and Invisalign® Teen designed to fit an active teenage life, with options that keep treatment on track between school and activities.
It is never too late for the smile you have always wanted. We offer discreet braces and clear aligners tailored to adult schedules and goals.
Real results from real Valley Orthodontics patients. Every smile is planned and finished by a board-certified orthodontist for a healthy, lasting result.
| Monday | 8 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Address: 220 Karl Prince Dr SW, Hartselle, AL 35640
Phone: (256) 773-8613
Our Hartselle office is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Both offices are closed Friday-Sunday.
Ready to get started? Your first visit is a free consultation. Call (256) 773-8613 or request an appointment online. Below are answers to questions Hartselle families ask us most.
Valley Orthodontics is located at 220 Karl Prince Dr SW, Hartselle, AL 35640, just off US-31. You can reach our Hartselle office at (256) 773-8613.
Our Hartselle office is open Monday to Thursday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. We are closed Friday - Sunday.
Yes. We are an Invisalign® Silver Provider and treat Invisalign® patients right here in Hartselle - no need to drive out of town or see a general dentist. Dr. Sample, a board-certified orthodontist, plans and monitors your treatment from start to finish.
Valley Orthodontics is a dedicated orthodontic specialty practice in Hartselle - orthodontics is all we do. Most other Hartselle-area providers offering braces or aligners are general or family dentists. Dr. Sample is a board-certified orthodontist (ABO Diplomate) with 28 years of experience focused solely on straightening smiles.
Yes. Our Hartselle office welcomes families from across the area, including Falkville, Danville, Eva, and Somerville. Many of our patients drive in from the surrounding Morgan County communities.
