8216 Louisiana Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87113
Mon – Fri: 9AM – 5PM
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400 Kiva Ct. Ste A Santa Fe, NM 87505
6660 Central Ave SW Albuquerque NM 87121
Mon – Fri: 9AM – 4PM
📞 + (505) 569-6639
8631 Golf Course Rd NW F Albuquerque NM 87114
Mon – Fri: 9AM – 4PM
📞 + (505) 569-6639
Orthodontist in Albuquerque
Success Smiles offers the best quality orthodontic treatment with superb service and customized care in a friendly and fun environment while continuously working on your transformation to
LIVE YOUR LIFE SMILING MORE
Clear Aligners for All Ages
Comprehensive Smile Assessment
Live Your Life Smiling More
BRACES FOR ONLY
- FLAT FEE PRICING
DOWNPAYMENT
- NO SURPRISES
MONTHLY PAYMENT
- NO HIDDEN FEES
We charge 60% less as compared to most others and accept most insurances
Traditional Braces
Traditional Braces
We design new smiles at Success Smiles Orthodontics. One way we can do that is by using traditional braces.
Traditional Adult Braces
At Success Smiles Orthodontics, your smile is important, no matter how old you are.
Traditional Child Braces
The dentist will be the first to notice problems such as crooked, overlapping, or overcrowded teeth, or a “bad bite”.
Explore Our Orthodontic Services
At Success Smiles, we offer a range of orthodontic solutions tailored to meet your unique needs. Our expert team is dedicated to transforming your smile with cutting-edge technology and personalized care. Discover how our services can help you achieve the smile you’ve always wanted.
Braces
Brace yourself. Straight teeth are always in style. Success Smiles Orthodontics has the…
Invisible Braces
Turn that frown upside down with Success Smile Orthodontics and invisible braces.
Tooth Colored Braces
Creating great smiles every day is what the experts at Success Smiles Orthodontics do.
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Board Certified
33% of Orthodontists are board certified
Child Visits
7 years old is the age your child should first visit the orthodontist
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Improvement
75% of adults report improvement in career and personal relationship
Why Choose Success Smiles Orthodontics
Personalized Treatment Plans
With expertise in traditional and modern orthodontic methods, we tailor each treatment plan to achieve your desired results.
Commitment to Excellent Care
Only 33% of orthodontists are board-certified. Dr. Lilly & Dr. Taylor are proud to be among them
State of the Art Technology
We utilize the best and newest technology to make your experience excellent from start to finish
Spanish-Speaking Orthodontist
Estamos comprometidos a ofrecer atención de ortodoncia de alta calidad a todas las personas en Albuquerque, incluida la comunidad que habla español
Same Day Braces
Your first consultation is free with us and you can get braces on the same day!
Flexible Financial Options
We understand the demands on working families and we refuse to let finances get in the way of achieving a beautiful smile!
Clear Aligners
Success Smiles would be happy to guide you through the process of finding the right clear aligner product for you. Your smile is important to us, all while keeping your teeth visible for everyone to enjoy.
COVID-19 Information
Success Smiles Orthodontics is practicing our COVID-19 Safety Precautions for the health of our patients and our staff.
About Success Smiles
Dr. Lilly & Dr. Taylor are among the few Board-Certified Orthodontists specializing in the care of children, teens, and adults.
Success Smiles Staff
The Success Smiles Orthodontics Staff is here to provide our community with the best orthodontic services.
Success Smiles Orthodontics
Before and After: Success Stories
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Meet Dr. Lilly Padilla
Dr. Lilly Padilla is one of the few Board-Certified Orthodontists specializing in the care of children, teens and adults. Originally from Georgia, Dr. Padilla’s journey to dentistry was atypical. From a bad experience at the dentist as a child, she knew she never wanted to be a dentist. It was not until she was in her undergraduate studies where she worked in a dental office that she realized dentistry was a possibility.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Science from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Dr. Padilla earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S) degree from the #1 Ranked – University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Dentistry. At UCSF, in addition to winning numerous scholarships & awards for academic, research and volunteer achievements she got to work with the Co-Discoverer of HIV.
Upon graduation, she moved to New York City to complete her 3-year Orthodontics specialty training at the NYU College of Dentistry. As the Chief Resident, in addition to treating patients, she monitored & mentored fellow dental students performing and maintaining a superb standard of care.
Dr. Padilla is passionate about helping patients restore their confidence and self-esteem by giving them a new beautiful smile. She is committed to providing excellent orthodontic care by ensuring that her patients have a positive orthodontic experience from early childhood throughout adulthood. More importantly, she enjoys developing long-term relationships with her patients.
Outside of creating beautiful smiles, Dr. Padilla enjoys reading, watching movies, spending time with her Wire Fox Terrier Einstein, trying new restaurants and traveling with her husband George.
Meet Dr. Taylor Usitalo
Originally from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Dr. Taylor grew up in a small, close-knit community where creativity and hard work were core values. From a young age, he excelled in the arts—especially drawing and painting—and played multiple instruments in band and orchestra. His passion for both art and science naturally led him to pursue a career in dentistry.
Dr. Taylor earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences with honors from Michigan Technological University and went on to attend the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, ranked the #1 dental school in the world. While in dental school, he began his own orthodontic treatment—something his family couldn’t afford when he was younger—which inspired him to specialize in orthodontics.
After graduating in the top 25% of his class, Dr. Taylor completed a three-year orthodontic residency at the University of Michigan and became board-certified by the American Board of Orthodontics, a distinction held by only about one in three orthodontists.
In 2018, Dr. Taylor moved to New Mexico, drawn by its sunshine, beautiful scenery, and warm sense of community. Before joining Success Smiles Orthodontics, he spent eight years providing affordable orthodontic care to underserved families across the state.
When he’s not creating beautiful smiles, Dr. Taylor enjoys working out, painting, attending concerts, and spending time with friends and family. He believes everyone deserves a confident, healthy smile—and he’s proud to help patients live life smiling more.
Orthodontic Tooth Care Products
Orthodontic Tooth Care Kit
This comprehensive kit includes everything you need for maintaining optimal oral hygiene with braces.
Comprehensive Cleaning Tools
Gentle on Gums
Easy-to-Use Design
Travel-Friendly Packaging
Orthodontic Tooth Whitening Kit
Brighten your smile with our specially formulated whitening kit designed for orthodontic patients.
Safe for Braces
Quick Results
Professional Grade Formula
User-Friendly Application
What Our Clients Say
We started our process here for my eight year old son who needs an exoander. Staff is great, friendly and knowledgeable. My son loves going there!
Our consultation appointment was wonderful! The office staff were so kind, friendly, understanding of my daughter’s needs and were so helpful! Looking forward to our othro journey here.
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Albuquerque’s Premier Orthodontic Practice.
Here to serve our community.
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