Smithtown Orthodontics treats Lake Grove patients from 200 E Main St. in Smithtown, about eleven minutes west along Route 347. Dr. Duane Shank is a board-certified orthodontist providing braces and clear aligners to children, teens, and adults. Consultations are free and payment plans carry no interest.
Lake Grove and Smithtown sit at opposite ends of the same corridor. Route 347 runs from Smith Haven Mall west through Nesconset and into Smithtown, where it meets Route 25 at the village. Turn east onto East Main Street and the office is at number 200, past Town Hall, in the Colonial Building.
It is 4.4 miles, and 347 is a road most Lake Grove residents are on several times a week anyway. If you have driven from the mall into Smithtown for anything else, you have already made the trip.
From the Hawkins Avenue and Moriches Road side of Lake Grove, Middle Country Road west to 347 is the straighter approach. From the neighborhoods south of the mall, Alexander Avenue to 347 avoids the retail traffic entirely, which matters more on a Saturday than a Tuesday.
Some practices near a town line write as though every nearby hamlet belongs to them. Lake Grove is in the Town of Brookhaven, and its children attend Middle Country Central School District schools, feeding up to Centereach High School. That is a different town and a different district from Smithtown.
What Lake Grove and Smithtown share is the road, and the fact that a specialty orthodontic practice does not exist on every corner. Lake Grove has dentists. For an office limited to orthodontics, most Lake Grove families drive, and eleven minutes is a short drive for two years of care.
This part is worth more than any list of appliances.
Smithtown Orthodontics is a solo specialty practice, and it is small on purpose. Dr. Shank performs every examination, writes every treatment plan, and makes every adjustment himself. Around him is a team that has been in place for a very long time: its two most senior members have twenty-five and thirty years in this office, including the coordinator who will walk you through your treatment plan and the financial arrangements before you commit to anything.
Lake Grove families searching for an orthodontist have been finding this practice through our team page for a while now. This page exists so the geography lands in one place and the people keep their own.
Children, teens, and adults, with a first evaluation recommended around age seven while the jaw is still growing.
Options include metal and ceramic braces, Invisalign and clear aligners, early and two-phase treatment, retainers, adult treatment and re-treatment for results that have drifted since an earlier round of braces, and emergency appointments for loose brackets and poking wires, which are covered by the treatment fee rather than billed on the day.
Dr. Shank is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and a Clinical Assistant Professor at Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine, where he teaches orthodontic residents.
One fee covers records, all appliances, every visit, and the first set of retainers. In-house payment plans have no interest and start around $150 a month. Most dental insurance plans are accepted; the practice is not in-network with any carrier and says so up front. HSA and FSA funds can be applied. Detail is on the financing page.
Appointments start at 8:00 AM Monday and Thursday and run to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, with Wednesday and Friday morning sessions.
Serving Lake Grove from our Smithtown office. Call (631) 265-3666 or request an appointment online.
Smithtown Orthodontics 200 E Main St. Smithtown, NY 11787 (631) 265-3666
With more than 35 years of experience, Dr. Duane Shank proudly provides personalized orthodontic care for patients from Lake Grove and surrounding communities. He takes a comprehensive approach to treatment, creating customized plans that support healthy function and beautiful smile outcomes.
Dr. Shank blends decades of clinical knowledge with modern orthodontic techniques to deliver lasting, predictable results. By continually expanding his expertise through continuing education, he ensures patients receive advanced care while enjoying a comfortable and positive orthodontic experience.
Trusted, board-certified care focused on creating healthy, confident smiles with experience you can rely on.
To help patients from Lake Grove learn more about orthodontic treatment, we’ve gathered answers to some of the most common questions about braces, Invisalign®, costs, insurance coverage, and what to expect throughout your orthodontic journey.
Lake Grove has general and cosmetic dental practices, some offering clear aligners. For a practice limited to orthodontics, Smithtown Orthodontics is at 200 E Main St. in Smithtown, about eleven minutes west along Route 347 from Smith Haven Mall.
About 4.4 miles and eleven minutes. Route 347 west from the Smith Haven Mall area to the Route 25 junction, then east on East Main Street through Smithtown village.
No. Lake Grove is in the Town of Brookhaven, in Suffolk County, with the zip code 11755. It borders the Town of Smithtown along the Route 347 corridor, which is why Smithtown is a short drive.
Yes. Middle Country Central School District families, including Centereach High School students, make up a share of our patients. Early morning and Tuesday evening appointments are the ones most families ask for, because they avoid the school day.
Dr. Shank. This is a solo specialty practice, so the doctor who examines you at the consultation is the doctor who plans your case and makes every adjustment. The team around him includes members with twenty-five and thirty years in this office, which means the person who explains your treatment plan is likely to still be there when your retainer check comes around.
