Going The Extra Smile

To Create An Experience You’ll Love

The Midlands Ortho Difference

Giving You The Best Orthodontic Experience

Our team is here to fulfill your personal wishes and orthodontic needs. See how their warm personalities and focus on clinical excellence will help both children and adults truly enjoy their orthodontic experience. Our team members help you feel comfortable, safe and informed during each step of treatment. Meet with us to find out for yourself what many people in Columbia already know: Midlands Orthodontics is here to make you smile!

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A Commitment to Local

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We Go the Extra Smile

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An Experience You’ll Love

Our Orthodontic Services

Giving You A Straighter, Healthier Smile

At Midlands Orthodontics, it is our mission to work carefully and closely with you to ensure you receive the best orthodontic treatment possible. We firmly believe each of our patients deserves the opportunity to live life smiling. Aside from giving us an attractive, natural look, a straight smile is also the healthiest smile Properly aligned teeth help you to perform basic functions like biting, chewing and speaking with ease. In addition, straight teeth are easier to clean, which helps protect your smile from gum disease and other serious conditions.

Meet Provider

Your Columbia, South Carolina Orthodontist

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Dr. Fred Arino

Rave Reviews

Real Patient Success Stories

  • Dental experiences in general typically come with hesitation and stress but Midlands has made it easy! Professional, the staff are amazing and they work with you regardless the situation. Couldn’t ask for better folks to take care of my smile!

    Jazzmin Gray Avatar Jazzmin Gray
    December 5, 2025

    I walked into Midlands Orthodonics this morning and was warmly met with smiles. I'd chipped a tooth. No pain, sharp edge. The lady helping me graciously gave me wax to cover it until my dentist can repair it. Thank you for being there. Thank you for helping.

    Helen Avatar Helen
    October 15, 2025
  • They’ve taken great care of both my kids. Quick to get them in when something in their mouth breaks or shifts (due completely to teen roughness) and are great to work with.

    Rob Mccann Avatar Rob Mccann
    October 11, 2025

    Staff is truly amazing! The office is always clean and pleasant. My son whom is on the ASD spectrum has always had a great experience with getting braces! I can’t recommend them more!!

    Charity Thompson Avatar Charity Thompson
    October 10, 2025
  • Friendly, thorough, and very caring love to see the results of there work, would definitely recommend!

    Kenyatta Edmonds Avatar Kenyatta Edmonds
    September 27, 2025

    10/10. Everything was explained perfectly! Very nice staff from the time you walk in to the time you leave! Definitely will be getting my treatment done here & if any of my kids ever need it! Thank you!

    Lakin Salmond Avatar Lakin Salmond
    September 21, 2025
  • We absolutely love everyone here! They have taken really good care of my daughter and the entire staff is kind and professional.

    aniza rowe Avatar aniza rowe
    September 12, 2025

    Amazing practice! They always take care of my daughter

    Diana Amador-Delgado Avatar Diana Amador-Delgado
    September 10, 2025
  • Friendly staff and great service thus far.

    Glenda Woodard Avatar Glenda Woodard
    September 1, 2025

    Love love love the staff they make you feel welcome very professional. Clean environment

    Chariece Morales Avatar Chariece Morales
    August 28, 2025
  • They are very kind sweetheart people and you would most definitely love going there!!!

    Stanyah Brown Avatar Stanyah Brown
    August 12, 2025

    I love the friendliness and cleanliness of the environment. The staff always greets us with a smile and had the best customer service!

    Crystal Hollins Avatar Crystal Hollins
    July 24, 2025
Insurance

Insurance

Our team wants to ensure that you can get the best value out of your insurance plan. Many insurance policies have a separate lifetime orthodontic benefit outside of standard dental insurance. Our team can help you determine whether your insurance plan will cover your desired treatment.
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