See why so many of our patients rate Sun Valley Pediatric Dentistry - Mesa 5 stars!
1. FREE Orthodontic Consultation + $1000 OFF Orthodontic Treatment
2. $129 New Patient Exam, X-Ray, and Cleaning
Compassionate Care
Convenient Scheduling
Comprehensive Services
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Compassionate Care
Convenient Scheduling
Comprehensive Services
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Braces And Orthodontic Care
Braces and orthodontic care is about more than just cosmetics and a straight smile. Improper alignment can cause jaw pain and chewing dysfunction. Overcrowded teeth can be more susceptible to decay and the surrounding gums are more likely to develop periodontal disease.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works
Gone are the days of bulky braces. Choose from thin, clear brackets or skip them altogether and straighten your smile with invisible aligners. Both options provide a constant, gentle force in a carefully controlled direction, slowly moving teeth to the proper position.
Because, everyone ought to have a mouth that works for them, not against them.
Meet Our Team
We’re here because we love to help.
Dr. Lonny Dale Carmichael
Dr. Lonny Dale Carmichael grew up on a cotton farm in Arizona. He attended Mesa Community College and graduated with distinction. During his studies at the Arizona State University, he attended the Barrett Honors College. After graduating from The University of Colorado with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences, he continued his education at the university’s School of Dentistry, where he received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery. Dr. Carmichael continued his education at Virginia Commonwealth University. He participated in specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at the university’s Pediatric Dental Residency Program. While there, Dr. Carmichael was honored to serve as Chief Resident for more than half of his tenure. Dr. Carmichael graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry with a Master of Science in Dentistry degree in Pediatric Dentistry. He has received various honors and awards from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Pediatric Dentistry, the Virginia Commonwealth University Alexander Student Research Fellowship and Barrett Honors College. He is a member of the following: Arizona Society of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Boy Scouts of America, and Lifetime Eagle Scout Association.
Dr. Carmichael enjoys wrestling, football, and weight lifting. His greatest enjoyment is spending time with his wife and children. Coming from a farm, he still loves being around horses and being involved in farming in general. He remains very active at the family’s ‘Carmichael’s Farm’ in Palo Verde, Arizona. experiences that blended medicine and dentistry.
Dr. Taylor Seare
Dr. Seare has enjoyed living in Arizona since he was eight years old. He graduated from Deer Valley High School in Glendale and then attended Arizona State University for undergraduate studies. Dr. Seare earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from MCV School of Dentistry at Virginia Commonwealth University. After graduating dental school, Dr. Seare completed a general practice residency at Staten Island University Hospital in New York City.
He stayed at SIUH for an additional two years, specializing in pediatric dentistry. Dr. Seare is a board certified pediatric dentist and a Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Seare maintains membership with the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, as well as other local and national dental organizations.
Dr. Seare has been married for 11 years and has 4 children with one on the way. During his free time, he enjoys being with his family and coaching his kids sports teams.
Dr. Scott Whitener
Dr. Megan Effner
Dr. Megan Effner obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She went on to get her doctorate degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Effner was self-confidence at a young age from the appearance of her teeth which led her to the orthodontist. Receiving orthodontic treatment was life-changing for her and she was fascinated at a young age at how some metal hardware in your mouth could move teeth through bone. Her treatment gave her the daily self-confidence I needed as a young adult which led her to seek a future in orthodontics!
Dr. Effner believes there is nothing more rewarding than seeing a patient’s face the day you take their braces off. Watching patients grow in confidence as their teeth become straighter is why she loves practicing orthodontics. Dr. Effner is looking forward to meeting all the families in the Phoenix land area. She also looks forward to providing excellent orthodontic care in and personal and comfortable environment.
Outside of the office, Dr. Effner loves spending time with family, friends, and her black labrador retriever named Booker. She loves to ski, travel, attend concerts, watch sporting events, and go on hikes with Booker.
How We Help
Just about anything you need under one roof.
Dental Bonding
Dental Crowns
Dental Braces
Emergency Dental
Teeth Whitening
Kid-Friendly Dentistry
Sedation Dentistry
Dental Fillings
Veneers & Lumineers