Welcome to Our Practice

Orthodontist Portage, MI

Welcome to Kwong Orthodontics, P.C.

From first contact at Kwong Orthodontics, our orthodontist, Dr. Kwong, is committed to your individual attention and strives to provide personalized oral health care tailored for your unique orthodontic needs and goals. We work hard to create the ultimate stress-free and comfortable orthodontic experience. Your health and comfort are our top priorities, and we do what it takes to help every patient understand their symptoms and treatment options in a relaxed office setting.  Serving Portage, MI, and all surrounding areas including Kalamazoo, Paw Paw, Sturgis, Three Rivers, Richland, Plainwell, Allegan & Battle Creek.

Dr. Kwong specializes in Orthodontics for Children and Adults and it is our mission to educate and provide our patients with the best orthodontic care in Kalamazoo.  For that reason, we’ve designed this website to provide you with all of the important information you need to make healthy decisions about your orthodontic needs.  We encourage you to browse our office page, service details, and patient education library whenever you have a question about our practice or your oral health.

Achieving quality orthodontic care shouldn’t be difficult, so at Kwong Orthodontics we make it simple to achieve your healthiest, most beautiful smile. We offer bracesclear braces and invisalign for children and adults.  For your convenience, you can also request an appointment online with Dr. Kwong and download patient forms directly from our website.

Feel free to contact our office with any questions. We look forward to making each visit to our office a positive experience.

Meet Your Doctor

Dr. Thomas Kwong

  • Dr. Kwong was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. His passion for orthodontics started very early on while he was treated with braces during his teenage years. From Toronto, he moved with his family over to the Chicago land area where he completed high school and also competed in National Tennis tournaments.

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Testimonials

    My Son Went To Dr. Kwong For His Braces And It Transformed Him. Not Only Did He Gain Self-confidence But Also A Beautiful Smile. Dr. Kwong Is Respectful, Caring, And A Excellent Orthodontist.

    - The Moskalik Family.

    Dr. Kwong And His Staff Provided Excellent Orthodontic Care For Me. They Always Made Me Feel Very Comfortable, Answered Questions And Tended To My Needs Thoroughly, And, Most Importantly, My Teeth Look Great

    - The Nelson Family.

    I Am So Grateful For Dr. Kwong And His Team. They Provided Excellent Care For My Daughter Throughout The Entire Process, Showing Patience And Answering Our Questions Along The Way. The End Result Was Amazing And My Daughter Loves Her Results So Much That She Can't Stop Smiling!

    - The Hall Family.

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Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

8:00 am-4:30 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-4:30 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-4:30 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-4:30 pm

Friday:

Closed

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed