Orthodontist Serving Falkville, AL - Valley Orthodontics

Reviewed by Dr. Lew Sample, board-certified orthodontist (ABO Diplomate)

Valley Orthodontics is a board-certified orthodontist serving Falkville, AL from our Hartselle office at 220 Karl Prince Dr SW - just about 5 miles, roughly 7 minutes straight up US-31. Led by Dr. Lew Sample, an ABO Diplomate, we provide braces, Invisalign, and clear aligners for children, teens, and adults. Call (256) 773-8613 for a free consultation.

If you live in Falkville, the nearest orthodontic specialist is closer than you might think. Our Hartselle office is only a few minutes north on US-31 - an easy trip for a town that sits right on the I-65 corridor. There is no orthodontist based in Falkville itself, so for years local families have driven to a specialist for braces and aligners. We’re proud to make that drive a short one, and to bring board-certified care to the Falkville community with free consultations and flexible payment plans.

The Closest Orthodontic Specialist to Falkville

At just under 5 miles and about a 7-minute drive, our Hartselle office is by far the closest of our two locations to Falkville (our Decatur office is roughly 27 minutes farther north). Whether you’re coming from town or from the I-65 interchange, US-31 takes you almost door to door.

There’s an important distinction worth making. The dental options nearest Falkville are general and family dentists - some offer braces or aligners on the side. Valley Orthodontics is an orthodontic specialty practice: straightening teeth and correcting bites is the entire focus of our work. Dr. Lew Sample is a board-certified orthodontist and ABO Diplomate with 28 years of experience, and he teaches orthodontics at the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. For Falkville families, that means true specialist care only minutes away.

About Falkville - A Community We Serve

Falkville is a small, close-knit Morgan County town of about 1,200 residents, sitting right on the US-31 and I-65 travel corridor between Cullman and Hartselle. It’s a place with deep roots - dating back to the mid-1800s - and a strong sense of community that shows up on Friday nights and at school events. We’re glad to be the orthodontic practice Falkville families turn to, and to cheer on the Falkville High Blue Devils along the way.

Zip Codes & Local Anchors

35622 (Falkville) and the surrounding Morgan County area. We proudly sponsor Falkville High School.

Getting to Our Hartselle Office from Falkville

From Falkville, head north on US-31 toward Hartselle - our office at 220 Karl Prince Dr SW is just off the highway, about 7 minutes away. If you’re on I-65, take the Hartselle exit and follow US-31 the short remaining distance. Free parking is right at the door.

Meet Our Orthodontists

Dr. Lew B. Sample

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

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.

Awards & Certifications

American Board of Orthodontics
Board-certified Orthodontist
American Association of Orthodontists
Member of the American Association of Orthodontists
Invisalign Provider
Certified Invisalign Provider

What Are My Insurance and Financing Options?

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.

Orthodontist Services

We offer the full range of orthodontic care for every age in Falkville, AL and the surrounding areas, from a child’s first checkup to braces and clear aligners for teens and adults. Every plan is tailored to your goals, budget, and lifestyle.

 

Braces

Classic metal braces and discreet clear ceramic braces straighten teeth and correct bites for patients of all ages.

Invisalign Clear Aligners

As an Invisalign® Silver Provider, we straighten smiles with nearly invisible, removable clear aligners - a favorite among Decatur adults and responsible teens.

3M Clarity Aligners

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 Orthodontics

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.

Teen Orthodontics

Braces and Invisalign® Teen designed to fit an active teenage life, with options that keep treatment on track between school and activities.

Adult Orthodontics

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.

Before & After

See the Smile Transformations
Our orthodontic treatments create lasting changes that bring out confident smiles. Explore a few examples of how braces, Invisalign®, and other treatments have transformed our patients’ smiles over time.

Boy smiling before treatment at Valley Orthodontics in Decatur and Hartselle, AL
Before
Boy smiling after treatment at Valley Orthodontics in Decatur and Hartselle, AL
After
This patient presented with mild to moderate crowding in the upper and lower front teeth. Treatment consisted of traditional braces as part of an early Phase I approach, completed over approximately 14 months to achieve a well-aligned, healthy smile.

What Our Patients Are Saying

They are the absolute best!!
Valley Orthodontics is the best place to go! Very sweet people!
Valley Orthodontics is the very best ortho care in Decatur! They take such good care of my daughter’s ortho treatment, the front desk ladies are super helpful, and the assistants in the back do great work. Dr. Sample and Dr. Lauren provide excellent care; I highly recommend this office!
Very nice service and friendly
What a friendly staff. Love they answered all my questions.
Wonderful staff & experience! Can’t say enough good things about Valley Orthodontics!
Great staff. We love Dr.Sample and Dr. Lauren and everyone we come in contact with there! They have made a huge difference in my child’s smile and self confidence!
Amazing and friendly doctors and staff, we’ve never had any issues.
Great group of people out here fixing smiles!
Great customers service.

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Why Falkville Chooses Valley Orthodontics

  • Specialist credentials. Dr. Sample is an ABO Diplomate - board certification most general providers offering braces simply don’t carry.
  • A short, simple drive. About 7 minutes up US-31 to our Hartselle office, with free parking and short wait times.
  • A proud Falkville High supporter. We sponsor Falkville High School - because we’re invested in the families we treat.
  • Affordable options. No-interest in-house payment plans from $120 a month; in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama and Delta Dental Premier.
  • Two offices, one team. Use our Hartselle or Decatur location as your schedule allows.

Frequently Asked Questions

 Our Hartselle office at 220 Karl Prince Dr SW is closest - about 5 miles, roughly 7 minutes straight up US-31. Our Decatur office is farther north if it ever suits you better.

Your first visit is a free consultation: Dr. Sample examines your smile, discusses your goals, and lays out a clear treatment plan and price - all with no obligation.

Yes - that’s one of its perks. You remove Invisalign aligners to eat and drink, so there are no food restrictions. You simply brush and pop them back in afterward.

Almost always. A retainer holds newly straightened teeth in place while everything settles, protecting the results of treatment. We fit and explain retainers when active treatment ends.

We do – braces, Invisalign, and 3M Clarity Aligners are all available, so Dr. Sample can match Falkville patients with the best option. Call (256) 773-8613 or request an appointment.

Schedule Your Visit from Falkville Today

A free consultation at Valley Orthodontics is the easy first step - no cost, no pressure, and a board-certified specialist just up the road.

Hartselle Office (nearest Falkville) – 220 Karl Prince Dr SW, Hartselle, AL 35640 · (256) 773-8613

Proudly serving Falkville and the surrounding Morgan County communities. See everywhere we serve on our service area page.

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