Reviewed by Dr. Dima Kalakech, Board-Certified Orthodontist
Looking for an orthodontist near Selma? Embrace Orthodontics provides braces, Invisalign® clear aligners, and early orthodontic care for Selma’s young families. Board-certified orthodontist Dr. Dima Kalakech sees patients just minutes away in Cibolo, with a 5.0-star Google rating built on more than 1,000 reviews.
Selma may be one of the smaller cities on the I-35 corridor, but it’s growing fast and full of young families, exactly the ages when orthodontic questions start: Is my seven-year-old’s crowding normal? When should we think about braces? Do aligners work for a middle-schooler? Selma parents have trusted Embrace Orthodontics with those questions for years, and it shows in the search results: we’re the specialist practice Selma families find first, and the one their neighbors recommend.
Our office at 791 FM 1103, Suite 113 in Cibolo is a quick trip from anywhere in Selma: head up Lookout Road or FM 78 toward Cibolo, then north on FM 1103. Most families make it in about ten minutes without ever fighting Loop 1604 traffic. If your week already runs through the Retama Park area or the I-35 retail corridor, we’re an easy add to the routine.
Sitting where Guadalupe, Bexar and Comal counties meet, Selma packs a lot into a small footprint: the Retama Park area, a busy I-35 retail corridor, and neighborhoods full of young families zoned to Judson ISD. It’s a five-minute-neighbor kind of town, and we’re proud to be just up the road.
78154 (Selma/Schertz)
Dr. Dima Kalakech is a board-certified orthodontist dedicated to creating confident, healthy smiles through personalized care. With advanced training and years of experience, she focuses on delivering treatment that improves both function and aesthetics.
She completed her orthodontic training at Saint Louis University, earning a Master of Science degree, and continues to pursue advanced education to stay at the forefront of modern orthodontic techniques.
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 Embrace Orthodontics offers personalized treatment options for every age and stage of life. We will recommend the solution that best fits your needs, lifestyle, and smile goals.
Iconix braces feature a champagne-colored finish that blends more naturally with your smile while delivering the same reliable performance as traditional braces.
Gold braces offer a distinctive appearance while maintaining the same effectiveness as traditional braces, making them a unique option for patients who want a more customized look.
Braces use modern metal or ceramic brackets to gradually move teeth into alignment, providing reliable results for correcting crowding, spacing, and bite issues.
Clear, removable aligners gradually shift teeth into proper alignment, providing a discreet and flexible solution for correcting spacing, crowding, and bite concerns.
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 Selma often means finding a provider that fits your daily routine and long-term goals. Here are some common questions patients consider.
Yes. Selma is one of our core communities, and families come to us from every corner of it. The drive to our Cibolo office takes about ten minutes via Lookout Road or FM 78.
Sometimes, yes. Phase-one treatment uses the mix of baby and permanent teeth to guide jaw growth and make room for what’s coming. Most kids just need monitoring, which is why the free age-7 evaluation matters: it tells you which path your child is on.
They can, and it’s often their favorite part. Colored elastics come in every shade, so Selma kids can rep their team or change colors at every visit.
Yes. The iTero scanner uses a small camera wand, not radiation, to build a 3D picture of your child’s teeth. It’s completely non-invasive, and kids usually think watching their teeth appear on screen is the cool part of the visit.
