Reviewed by Dr. Dima Kalakech, Board Certified Orthodontist
Searching for an orthodontist near Converse? Embrace Orthodontics offers specialist care in braces and Invisalign® for Converse children, teens and adults. Dr. Dima Kalakech is a board-certified orthodontist about 15 minutes away in Cibolo, with a 5.0-star Google rating based on more than 1,000 reviews.
Converse is one of the youngest, fastest-growing communities in the northeast San Antonio metro, full of families with kids at exactly the ages when orthodontic questions come up. Yet if you search for braces in Converse, you’ll mostly find general dental offices that offer orthodontics as a sideline, some of them not actually located in Converse at all. When your child’s smile needs a specialist, Embrace Orthodontics is the board-certified orthodontic practice closest to home, and Converse families have been making the short drive up to see Dr. K for years.
Orthodontics isn’t one of twenty services on our menu; it’s all we do. Dr. K is a specialist in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics who personally plans and supervises every case. That focus shows in the details: precise digital treatment planning with the iTero® scanner, appliance choices matched to each patient, and a finish measured against board-certification standards, not just “good enough.”
Home to about 30,000 people, Converse blends established neighborhoods with new growth along FM 78 and Loop 1604. Judson High School anchors the community’s Friday nights, Converse City Park and the North Park trail keep families outdoors, and Judson ISD campuses like Copperfield and Elolf Elementary fill our waiting room with familiar faces every afternoon.
High School: Judson High School Elementary: Copperfield Elementary, Elolf Elementary District: Judson ISD
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Dr. Dima Kalakech is a board-certified orthodontist committed to creating healthy, confident smiles through individualized care. She brings advanced training and a thoughtful, patient-centered approach to every treatment plan.
She completed her orthodontic training at Saint Louis University, where she earned a Master of Science degree, and continues to stay current with the latest advancements in orthodontic care.
Orthodontic care should be simple and accessible. At Embrace Orthodontics, we offer flexible payment options, interest-free financing, and customized payment plans tailored to your budget, so you can begin treatment with confidence.
Treatment fees generally range from $1,000–$3,500 for limited treatment, $3,500–$5,875 for comprehensive braces, and $3,500–$6,500 for Invisalign® and clear aligners, depending on your individual treatment needs.
During your complimentary consultation, you’ll receive a personalized treatment plan, a written estimate with a clear breakdown of costs, and all available payment options. Our team also verifies your insurance benefits, accepts direct payment from most insurance carriers, and handles claims to help reduce your out-of-pocket expenses and make the process as simple as possible.
No two smiles are exactly alike, which is why we offer personalized treatment options for every age and stage of life. Dr. K will recommend the solution that best fits your needs, lifestyle, and smile goals.
Iconix braces feature a champagne-colored finish that offers a more subtle appearance while maintaining the same effectiveness as traditional braces.
Gold orthodontic braces provide a unique aesthetic while delivering the same dependable results as traditional braces for a more customized treatment option.
Braces use modern metal and ceramic brackets to gradually guide teeth into alignment, delivering reliable results for correcting spacing, crowding, and bite concerns.
Clear, removable aligners gradually move teeth into alignment, offering a discreet and flexible solution for correcting spacing, crowding, and bite issues.
Early orthodontic treatment helps guide jaw development and address alignment concerns at the right stage to support healthy growth and long-term results.
Surgical orthodontics combines orthodontic care with specialized procedures to correct complex jaw and bite issues and improve overall function and balance.
See how orthodontic treatment can enhance smiles and confidence, with every result guided by precision and personalized care.
Choosing orthodontic care while living in Converse often means finding a provider that offers reliable treatment and fits into your daily routine. Here are some questions patients in the area often consider before starting treatment.
Most local options in Converse are general dental offices that also offer braces. For an orthodontics-only specialty practice, many families head up I-35 to board certified orthodontist Dr. Dima Kalakech at Embrace Orthodontics in Cibolo, about 15 minutes away.
Absolutely. We provide a protective mouthguard for contact sports, and Invisalign aligners can be worn during most activities. Tell us what your teen plays and we’ll plan around their season.
Yes, and many are. We offer multi-family-member discounts, and siblings can often be scheduled back-to-back so you make one trip instead of two.
About 15 minutes for most Converse neighborhoods, straight up FM 78 and FM 1103. Many families pair visits with errands in Schertz or Cibolo on the way home.
