Orthodontics for CHILDREN & ADULTS

Dr. Heather Burch was born in Tallahassee. She grew up loving the Noles and is an avid sports fan. Her earliest memories include fireworks at Tom Brown Park, sitting on the wooden bleachers in the end zone in Doak Campbell Stadium and Easter lunch and pictures at Maclay Gardens. She has loved the people and the town of Tallahassee her whole life. Her dream of having an orthodontic practice in Tallahassee was realized in 2003 and she has been providing area families with exceptional orthodontic care since then.

"I have wanted to be a dentist since I was 5 years old. When I had braces at the age of 12, it changed my life. I loved my braces and how they changed my smile. I ended up working with my orthodontist for a year after I graduated from orthodontic residency…it was an exceptional experience."

Dr. Burch completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Florida and was blessed to be accepted and graduate from the University Of Florida College Of Dentistry. She then completed a three-year residency and earned her Master’s degree and Certificate in Orthodontics from the University of Florida as well. During her residency, her research included the study of the normal development of the palate and what might lead to the development of cleft lip and palate.

Dr. Burch feels it is important to stay on the cutting edge of orthodontics. She maintains her membership in the American Association of Orthodontics and American Dental Association. She has been active on the local dental board including being on the board for 5 years and becoming President in 2008-2009. She attends many hours of continuing education each year to make certain she is providing the latest and best care for her patients.

One of the most important things to Dr. Burch is giving back to her community. She has given lectures to the local hygiene association concerning the growth of the jaws, to local schools on oral hygiene and the area Rotary Club on the early detection of oral cancer. Additionally, Dr. Burch has served on the board of Sunrise Rotary and was president in 2010-11. She is also on the Foundation Board for Chipola College and serves on the board for the Pregnancy Help and Information Center. She has served on the committee for Relay for Life. She also gives back to area school by being a partner in excellence with many area middle and high schools. She sponsors the TOP Award at area middle schools, which is given to a deserving eighth grader each nine weeks for excellence in school and giving back to the community. She has won the Ethics in Business Award given by area Rotary clubs, presented to her by Bob Graham. She has won the Golden Ace Award given to area professionals that exemplify leadership, are well rounded and give back to their community. Just like her practice, Dr. Burch believes the most important part of life is building relationships and helping each other.

Dr. Burch met and married her wonderful husband, Dr. Allen Burch over twenty years ago when they were both students studying at Chipola College. Allen is the Principal at Lincoln High School. Together they have two beautiful children, Emma and Zachary.

Very few of us look forward to the goop and feel of an impression. At Burch Orthodontics, we have the latest in digital ‘impressions’. These impressions are achieved with a camera that scans your teeth and bite. This is a highly accurate, digital 3D image. It is comfortable. There is no taste and you are able to breathe and swallow naturally during the scan. It is safe. It does not expose you to radiation. It is accurate. It creates a precise fit for Invisalign aligners, retainers or other appliances. It is faster. We can see the 3D image immediately and then send the models digitally to Invisalign or other labs for other appliances. This allows us to store your information for years and if you lose your retainers, we may be able to simply send your digital model back to the lab and make new retainers for you without another trip to our office. This is great for the patients we have treated and have moved due to college or other reasons.

At Burch Orthodontics our goal is to provide you with the affordable, top-of- the-line treatment you need at a price which fits your budget. We offer a wide variety of financial options to meet your needs. Burch Orthodontics also offers low interest financing through Care Credit and no interest financing through OrthoBanc. Should you have any questions about payments or financing, feel free to ask our friendly and knowledgeable staff. A team member will thoroughly explain your options and work to accommodate your specific needs.

There are many different agreements between insurance carriers and their subscribers, and each contract provides a different benefit. However, orthodontic insurance generally differs from regular dental insurance in that each insured individual usually has a lifetime maximum benefit for orthodontic services. This benefit is paid as a percentage of the orthodontic fee (diagnostic records, initial fee, monthly payments, etc.) until the benefit maximum has been reached. Charges for lost or broken appliances may not be covered by insurance.

Our office will file your claims for you when your treatment is over $800 or provide you with all the information you will need to submit the claim yourself. To help us with proper filing, please complete the insurance questions on our questionnaire. For answers to specific questions, call our office at (850) 877-1692.

For your convenience, we accept payments by cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express credit cards. We also offer a fixed rate plan through the use of Care Credit.