Orthodontist Serving Trinity, AL - Valley Orthodontics

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

Valley Orthodontics is a board-certified orthodontist serving Trinity, AL from our Decatur office at 2014 Danville Park Dr SW - about 7 miles away, roughly a 14-minute drive along AL-20. Led by Dr. Lew Sample, an ABO Diplomate, we provide braces, Invisalign, and clear aligners for children, teens, and adults. Call (256) 355-5255 for a free consultation.

For Trinity families, expert orthodontic care is right around the corner. Our Decatur office is a quick trip up AL-20, making Valley Orthodontics one of the most convenient specialists for anyone in the Trinity and West Morgan area. Trinity has grown into a comfortable, family-first community on the western edge of the Decatur-Huntsville metro, and as it’s grown, more of its families have looked for quality specialty care nearby. For over a decade, we’ve been the practice they choose - and we’d be glad to welcome yours.

Just Minutes from Trinity

Our Decatur office sits about 7 miles from Trinity - usually around a 14-minute drive east on AL-20 (locally the Beltline/Point Mallard Parkway), which flows right into the Danville Road corridor where we’re located. It’s a far shorter trip than most Trinity residents realize.

It’s also worth knowing who you’re seeing. Several general and family dentists market braces and aligners to the Trinity area, but a general dentist is not an orthodontist. Valley Orthodontics is a dedicated orthodontic specialty practice, and Dr. Lew Sample brings 28 years of specialist experience, board certification from the American Board of Orthodontics, and a faculty role teaching orthodontics at the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. When a specialist designs your treatment, the plan is sharper and the results more predictable.

About Trinity - A Community We Serve

Trinity is a Morgan County town of roughly 2,600 residents with a long history - it grew up around the old rock quarries and rail line once known as Trinity Station. Today it’s a quiet, family-centered community within easy reach of Decatur and Huntsville, with West Morgan schools at its heart. We’re proud to serve Trinity’s families and to stand behind the West Morgan Rebels.

Zip Codes & Local Anchors

35673 (Trinity) and the surrounding Morgan County area. We proudly sponsor West Morgan High School.

Getting to Our Decatur Office from Trinity

From Trinity, take AL-20 (the Beltline) east toward Decatur; it connects to US-31 and the Danville Road corridor, where our office at 2014 Danville Park Dr SW sits with free parking. The whole trip is usually about 14 minutes.

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 Trinity, 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 Trinity Families Choose Valley Orthodontics

  • A board-certified specialist – Dr. Sample’s ABO Diplomate status is a credential most local braces providers don’t hold.
  • A genuine West Morgan supporter – we sponsor West Morgan High School, home to so many Trinity students.
  • A 4.9-star reputation – our Decatur patients rate us 4.9 out of 5 stars on Google.
  • Affordable financing – no-interest in-house plans from $120/month; in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama and Delta Dental Premier.
  • Two convenient offices – Decatur is closest to Trinity; Hartselle is a second option.

Frequently Asked Questions

Take AL-20 (the Beltline) east from Trinity; it connects to the US-31 and Danville Road corridor where our Decatur office sits - about 7 miles and roughly 14 minutes, with free parking. It’s the nearest of our two locations to Trinity.

Yes, and proudly - we sponsor West Morgan High School and welcome students, parents, and neighbors from throughout Trinity and the surrounding area.

Not at all. A healthy smile can be straightened at almost any age, and many of our adult patients choose Invisalign for a discreet option. Dr. Sample will confirm the best approach at your free consultation.

It varies by case - many run roughly 12 to 24 months - and your orthodontist gives you an estimate at your first visit. Both braces and clear-aligner timelines depend on how much your teeth need to move.

Yes. We offer no-interest, in-house payment plans starting from $120 a month, and we’re in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama and Delta Dental Premier. Call (256) 355-5255 or request an appointment.

Schedule Your Visit from Trinity Today

A free consultation is the easy first step - no cost, no pressure, and a board-certified specialist just up AL-20.

Decatur Office (nearest Trinity) – 2014 Danville Park Dr SW, Decatur, AL 35603 · (256) 355-5255

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

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