Dr. Laurence Robert Schimmel, DDS

Orthodontics

NPI: 1710013370

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Contact Information

Address

3800 INDEPENDENCE AVE
Bronx, NY 10463

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Fax

(718) 543-0594

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Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Languages

Spanish

Insurance Accepted

Many dental insurance plans with orthodontic benefits

Patient Rating

5.0/ 5.0(283 reviews)
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About This Provider

Dr. Laurence Schimmel is a board-certified orthodontist with 19 years of experience straightening smiles in the Bronx and surrounding areas. He offers a full range of treatments, including traditional braces, Invisalign, and Spark Clear Aligners, and has special expertise in complex cases involving jaw surgery. Dr. Schimmel completed his training at NYU College of Dentistry and the Montefiore Hospital Orthodontic Program, and he's an Invisalign Preferred Provider with 5-star reviews. His family-owned practice is known for on-time appointments and a caring environment—plus, patients love meeting Gibson Schimmel, the office's friendly therapy dog! He accepts many dental insurance plans and is now welcoming new patients.

Specialties

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    OrthodonticsPrimary

    Alignment of teeth and jaws, braces and clear aligners

Education & Training

  • Nyu College Of Dentistry — Medical School
  • Montefiore Hospital Orthodontic ProgramInternship Hospital
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), New York University College of Dentistry
  • Syracuse University — Undergraduate School
  • Certificate in Orthodontics, Montefiore Medical Center

Board Certifications

  • Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontists
  • Board Certified Orthodontist
What does Board Certified mean?

Credential: DDS

NPI registered: 02/26/2007

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Areas of Focus

BracesInvisalignSpark Clear AlignersOrthodontic disordersOrthognathic surgery casesJaw surgeryCrowded teeth correctionMalocclusion correctionComplex orthodontic cases

Professional Memberships

  • Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) Dental Honor Society
  • Montefiore Craniofacial Team

Awards & Recognition

  • Invisalign Preferred Provider
  • 5-star Google reviews
  • Top-rated orthodontist in Bronx, Riverdale, and Kingsbridge

Beyond the Office

Serves the Bronx, Riverdale, Westchester, and Kingsbridge communities

Office mascot is Gibson Schimmel, a hypo-allergenic therapy dog who greets patients

Patients often schedule appointments around Gibson's schedule

Family-owned and operated practice, started as a father and son partnership over 40 years ago

Dr. Schimmel enjoys quality time with his wife and two sons outside the office

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