Orthodontist Serving Priceville, AL - Valley Orthodontics

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

Valley Orthodontics is a board-certified orthodontist serving Priceville, AL from our Decatur office at 2014 Danville Park Dr SW - about 9 miles (under 20 minutes) away, in the same 35603 ZIP. Led by Dr. Lew Sample, an ABO Diplomate, we offer braces, Invisalign, and clear aligners for children, teens, and adults. Call (256) 355-5255 for a free consultation.

Priceville families have plenty of general dentists nearby, but when it comes to straightening smiles, there’s real value in seeing a specialist. Valley Orthodontics is an orthodontic specialty practice just a short drive from Priceville, where orthodontics is all we do. For more than a decade, we’ve helped families from Priceville and across Morgan County get healthier, more confident smiles - with the convenience of two nearby offices and free consultations. If you’ve been searching for an orthodontist near Priceville, we’d love to meet you.

Your Orthodontic Specialist Near Priceville

Our Decatur office sits about 9 miles from Priceville - roughly an 18-minute drive up AL-67 and US-31 - and it’s actually in the same 35603 ZIP code that Priceville shares. That makes us one of the closest orthodontic specialists to Priceville residents.

Here’s the difference that matters: several general and family dentists in the Priceville area offer Invisalign or braces as one service among many. Valley Orthodontics is different. Dr. Lew Sample is a board-certified orthodontist and ABO Diplomate with 28 years of experience focused solely on orthodontics, and he teaches at the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. When a specialist plans your treatment, you get more precise results and care built around one thing: your smile.

About Priceville - A Community We Serve

Priceville is one of Morgan County’s fastest-growing towns - a relatively young community that has boomed along the US-31 and AL-67 corridor just east of Decatur, near Point Mallard Parkway. Its rapid growth has drawn many young families to the well-regarded Priceville schools, and with them, more parents looking for quality specialty care close to home. We’re proud to be the orthodontic practice so many of them choose.

Schools We Support Near Priceville

Priceville High School, Priceville Junior High School, and neighboring Morgan County schools - we sponsor local sports and school activities across the area.

Zip Codes Served

35603 (Priceville and southeast Decatur share this ZIP), plus the greater Morgan County area.

Getting to Our Decatur Office from Priceville

From Priceville, take AL-67 west toward Decatur, then connect to US-31 south to reach our office at 2014 Danville Park Dr SW - about 9 miles and under 20 minutes, with free parking right at the door. Prefer our Hartselle location? It’s a straightforward drive south on US-31.

Meet Our Orthodontists

Dr. Lew B. Sample

Dr. Lew Sample is a board-certified orthodontist who has cared for smiles in Decatur, Hartselle, and across North Alabama since 1999. As the lead orthodontist at Valley Orthodontics, he brings decades of experience and advanced specialty training to every case. He earned his dental degree with honors from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry and completed a three-year orthodontic residency in Birmingham. Patients and parents appreciate his careful planning, clear explanations, and focus on healthy, lasting results.

Dr. Lauren Newton

Dr. Lauren Newton is an orthodontist at Valley Orthodontics and a proud Decatur native. She treats children, teens, and adults at the practice’s Decatur and Hartselle offices. After graduating in the top 5% of her class at the UAB School of Dentistry, she completed her orthodontic residency and master’s degree at UAB. She brings meticulous attention to detail and a warm, personal approach to every visit.

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 Priceville, 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 Priceville Families Choose Valley Orthodontics

  • A board-certified specialist – Dr. Sample is an ABO Diplomate, a credential most local providers offering braces don’t hold.
  • A 4.9-star reputation – our Decatur patients rate us 4.9 out of 5 stars on Google.
  • Affordable financing – no-interest in-house payment plans from $120 a month; in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama and Delta Dental Premier.
  • Two convenient locations – see us in Decatur or Hartselle, whichever fits your schedule.
  • Rooted in the community – we proudly sponsor Priceville-area schools and youth sports.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Valley Orthodontics serves Priceville from our Decatur office at 2014 Danville Park Dr SW - about 9 miles up AL-67 and US-31, roughly an 18-minute drive, in the same 35603 ZIP that Priceville shares. Call (256) 355-5255 to schedule.

Both can offer braces, but an orthodontist completes years of additional specialty training focused only on straightening teeth and correcting bites. For the most predictable results - especially in complex cases - a board-certified orthodontist like Dr. Sample is worth the short drive from Priceville.

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first checkup by age 7, even if treatment won’t start for years. An early evaluation lets us catch and guide issues while a child is still growing. We’re glad to see Priceville children for that first visit anytime.

Yes - your first visit is always a free, no-obligation consultation. Dr. Sample reviews your smile and gives you a clear plan and price in one friendly appointment.

Absolutely. We welcome new Priceville families year-round. Call (256) 355-5255 or request an appointment online to get started.

Schedule Your Visit from Priceville Today

Ready to get started? A free consultation at Valley Orthodontics comes with no cost and no pressure - just a clear plan from a board-certified specialist, minutes from Priceville.

Decatur Office (nearest Priceville) – 2014 Danville Park Dr SW, Decatur, AL 35603.

Proudly serving Priceville and the surrounding Morgan County communities. See all the areas we serve on our service area page.

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