Three orthodontists. Four Delaware offices. One standard of care.
Why Stellar Orthodontics

Confident, healthy smiles for every Delaware family.

Stellar Orthodontics is a Delaware orthodontic practice with three orthodontists, four offices, and one promise: every patient leaves with a smile they're confident about. We are part of the Freedom Dental Health System, but every Stellar patient is cared for by a Stellar orthodontist - the same one, every visit.

  • Board CertifiedDr. Can Nguyen, ABO
  • 3 OrthodontistsPark, Nguyen, Dave
  • 4 Delaware OfficesWilmington to the beaches
  • iTero 3D ScanningNo goopy impressions
Three promises

What every Delaware family deserves from an orthodontist.

A successful orthodontic case takes more than appliances. It takes expertise, technology that fits modern life, and convenience that respects your schedule. Stellar is built to deliver all three at every visit.

Expert care you can trust

Dr. Can Nguyen is among fewer than one in three U.S. orthodontists who have voluntarily achieved board certification by the American Board of Orthodontics - the specialty's highest peer-reviewed credential. Dr. Robert Park and Dr. Sonal Dave round out a team committed to clinical excellence and continuing education.

Technology that makes treatment easier

3D iTero digital scanning replaces the goopy impressions you remember. You see a visual preview of your final smile before treatment begins. Modern brackets, lighter wires, and smarter treatment planning combine for faster, more comfortable treatment than what was possible even a decade ago.

Delaware convenience, statewide

Four offices spanning all three Delaware counties - North Wilmington, Middletown, West Dover, and Millsboro. From Brandywine Hundred to the Sussex beaches, Stellar is closer than you think. One brand, one standard of care, four Delaware addresses.

Meet the doctors

Three orthodontists, one consistent experience for every patient.

You see the same orthodontist at every appointment. No rotating cast. No "whoever's available." Three doctors gives the practice scheduling depth, sub-specialty range, and continuity of care - without making any single patient feel like a number.

Dr. Robert Park, orthodontist at Stellar Orthodontics Delaware

Dr. Robert Park

Brown University · Harvard School of Dental Medicine · Case Western Reserve University (MS Orthodontics)

Dr. Park's research on dental education and orthodontic materials has been published in dental journals, and he lectures local Delaware dentists on orthodontic best practices. He loves changing patients' lives one smile at a time.

Dr. Can Nguyen, board-certified orthodontist at Stellar Orthodontics Delaware

Dr. Can Nguyen - Board Certified

American Board of Orthodontics certified · AAO · Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists · American Dental Association

Fewer than one in three U.S. orthodontists are board certified. Dr. Nguyen voluntarily completed the rigorous post-doctoral residency and peer-reviewed examinations required for the credential. He focuses on comprehensive treatment for all ages, with deep expertise in digital treatment planning, Invisalign, and self-ligating bracket systems.

Dr. Sonal Dave, orthodontist at Stellar Orthodontics Delaware

Dr. Sonal Dave

Penn State · University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (summa cum laude) · UPenn ortho residency · Christiana Care GPR

Dr. Dave creates beautiful smiles with compassion and sensitivity to each patient's needs. AAO, ADA, Pennsylvania Dental Association, and Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontics member.

Technology

Modern orthodontics looks and feels different from a generation ago.

The biggest changes in orthodontics in the past 15 years aren't the appliances - they're the digital infrastructure underneath the treatment plan. Stellar invests in the tools that make patient visits shorter, more comfortable, and more predictable.

  • 3D iTero digital scanning. A wand replaces the goopy impression tray. Scan finishes in minutes. You see your teeth in 3D on a screen the same day.
  • Visual treatment preview. Before you commit to Invisalign or braces, you see a 3D rendering of your final smile based on your scan.
  • Modern brackets and heat-activated wires. Smaller, lower-profile brackets. Wires that apply gentler, smarter forces. Fewer adjustments, faster results, less soreness.
  • Pre-authorization done electronically. Especially relevant for our Medicaid families - records go to your plan electronically, decision in 2 to 4 weeks.
  • Same-day treatment planning. Walk out of your free consultation with a printed plan and transparent pricing.
Dr. Park at a Stellar Orthodontics team event
Patient experience

What it actually feels like to be a Stellar patient.

Same doctor every visit

You start with one Stellar orthodontist and see that same doctor at every appointment through retention. No rotating cast, no "whoever has openings." Continuity matters - especially across an 18- to 30-month treatment case.

Honest pricing, transparent estimate

Free consultation. We do a 3D iTero scan, design the plan, and hand you a printed estimate before you leave. The number you see is the number you pay, unless the treatment plan changes (which we always discuss with you first).

No surprise fees

What's covered by insurance and what isn't is explained in plain language at the consultation. Replacement retainers, upgrade fees, financing terms - all priced transparently up front, never sprung on you later.

We handle the paperwork

Insurance verification, Medicaid pre-authorization, financing applications - all handled by our team. You bring your child in and we handle the administrative work that makes orthodontic care actually accessible.

Family-friendly atmosphere

Every Stellar office is built for the patients we treat. Kids waiting for Phase 1 evaluations, teens between school and lacrosse practice, adults squeezing in lunchtime Invisalign check-ins. The waiting area works for all three.

Call and we answer

(844) 727-2237 routes to a real person during business hours. Loose bracket, poking wire, scheduling question, billing question - you get a human, not a phone tree.

Statewide Delaware coverage

Four offices means you don't have to drive across the state.

Stellar's four-office footprint spans all three Delaware counties. No other single-brand orthodontic practice in Delaware covers Wilmington, Middletown, Dover, AND Sussex County. If you live in Delaware, the closest Stellar office is probably within 20 minutes of your front door.

North Wilmington

2304 Concord Pike
Wilmington, DE 19803

Serving Brandywine, Hockessin, Pike Creek, Greenville, Talleyville. Largest catchment in the state.

North Wilmington office details

Middletown

818 Kohl Avenue
Middletown, DE 19709

Serving the MOT area, Odessa, Townsend, Glasgow, Bear - the Route 1 growth corridor.

Middletown office details

West Dover

125-2 Greentree Drive
Dover, DE 19904

Serving Dover, Camden, Wyoming, Felton, Cheswold, Magnolia, Frederica. Convenient for Dover Air Force Base families.

West Dover office details

Millsboro

26670 Centerview Drive, Suite 16
Millsboro, DE 19966

Serving Millsboro, Georgetown, Long Neck, Selbyville, Rehoboth Beach, Lewes. The Sussex County beach corridor.

Millsboro office details
How Stellar compares

Stellar vs the alternatives.

There are several orthodontic options available in Delaware. Here's an honest framing of how Stellar's model compares to the alternatives most families consider.

Stellar vs corporate DSO chains

National DSO chains scale by standardizing - treatment plans built from templates, rotating providers, and front-desk staff who don't know your case. Stellar offers DSO-backed scale (we're part of the Freedom Dental Health System) without the DSO experience - the same Stellar orthodontist sees you every visit, and treatment plans are designed for your case, not a template.

Stellar vs DIY mail-order aligners

Mail-order aligner companies ship trays without an in-person exam, without an orthodontist-designed plan, and without follow-up if something goes wrong. The clinical safety margin is not comparable. Stellar's Invisalign care includes physical exam, 3D scanning, an orthodontist-designed plan, in-person fittings, and in-person check-ins every 6 to 10 weeks.

Stellar vs single-office private practices

Many Delaware private orthodontic offices are excellent - but they typically cover a single county and have a single provider. If your kid plays a sport, breaks a bracket on a Friday afternoon, and you live 45 minutes away, that's a problem. Stellar's four-office footprint, three-orthodontist roster, and statewide coverage solve that problem structurally.

Stellar vs not getting treatment

The other alternative most families weigh: "We'll just wait." The case typically gets harder to treat over time, not easier. The free consultation tells you whether treatment is needed, how urgent it is, and what financing or coverage looks like - with no obligation to start. The honest answer might be "wait six months." Or it might be "now is the right window." Either way, you'll know.

For every patient profile

Stellar is built for the whole family.

For kids (ages 7–11)

Early evaluations starting around age 7. Phase 1 treatment when timing matters. The full Stellar treatment menu when your child is ready for full braces. Orthodontics for kids in Delaware.

For teens

Invisalign Teen with compliance indicators. Clear braces. Traditional braces with fun color elastics. Planned around school sports and senior portrait timing. Orthodontics for teens in Delaware.

For adults

Discreet Invisalign for the professional schedule. Clear ceramic braces for the wedding timeline. Many adult cases finish in 6 to 18 months. Adult orthodontics in Delaware.

For Medicaid families

All three Delaware Medicaid managed-care plans plus CHIP accepted. Free Medicaid evaluation. Pre-authorization handled. Delaware Medicaid orthodontics.

For complex cases

Severe crowding, complex bite issues, impacted teeth, or relapse after childhood braces. Board-certified expertise on the planning side. Book a free evaluation.

The free consultation is the best way to see if Stellar fits.

One 60-minute visit. Full orthodontic exam, 3D iTero scan, custom treatment plan, transparent pricing. No obligation. Same orthodontist who will treat the case if you proceed.

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