What Sets Us Apart
LOVE YOUR SMILE
At Stork Orthodontics, our mission is to serve others. We can’t complete our mission without YOU! Whether you need a complete smile overhaul or just a couple teeth adjusted, we’re here for you! We have a passion for boosting confidence and building relationships by transforming smiles.
Smiles impact so much of our lives. Smiles are the first thing you notice when meeting someone: they foster connections, they improve our mood and that of others, and they show love, happiness, and warmth.
When we feel comfortable with the appearance of our teeth we are more at ease and have stronger self-esteem. That confidence is obvious to everyone, with every smile we share.
You deserve a smile you’ll love to share; Dr. Jim Stork and our Dream Team ensure you achieve it!
Patient & Parental Peace of Mind
A smile is one of your most important assets. With every interaction you will know you are in the right hands. It's more than just the facts, it's that feeling you get when you walk through the door, that this is just the right place.
Clear & Honest Treatment Plans. Always
You’ll never be pushed into treatment you don’t need. Every recommendation is explained clearly, so you can make confident decisions that feel right for you or your child.
Truly Flexible Financing
You stay in control with payment options designed to work with your budget, without sacrificing quality or results.
Fewer Appointments. Less Stress.
Your time matters. Visits are efficient, unnecessary trips are avoided, and treatment is designed to fit smoothly into busy family schedules.
Care That Builds Confidence
You’re treated with kindness, respect, and encouragement. From the first visit to the final smile, the experience is designed to build confidence—not pressure.
Top Tier Treatment Methods
We provide non-surgical, creative solutions for even the most challenging cases, often avoiding extractions through smart, customized treatment plans.
What’s Different at Stork Orthodontics?
The minute you step through our doors and are warmly greeted by name, you’ll know you’re in the right place! We have served our community since 2012, building a stellar reputation for delivering amazing results while ensuring everyone knows they are heard and treasured.
We are a family business, independently owned and operated by Dr. Stork. That independence allows us to care for you in the manner we believe you deserve, placing your health, happiness, financial concerns, and personal needs first.
Here, we do more than just straighten teeth. We genuinely care about you, the person behind the smile, and do everything in our power to provide the highest-quality, ethical orthodontic care. You’re not just “another patient” to any of us. You’re a friend, and we care for you as family!
- Personalized Orthodontics: The better we understand your needs and expectations, the better Dr. Stork can design treatment that works with your life and concerns. Following your initial exam, we will review the findings and explain the treatment options to correct the issues. As part of this review, we will discuss financials and timing and answer all questions to your satisfaction.
- Multiple Treatment Options for All Ages: Dr. Stork has actively studied advanced orthodontic modalities and offers only the best: those that are efficient, effective, and comfortable. In addition to metal and clear brackets, Stork Orthodontics offers clear aligners. It’s not the brand that matters; it’s the orthodontist’s education and ability to apply the correct technique to the technology. Whatever your clinical needs and personal desires, we offer the treatment options you deserve, affordably!
- Award Winning & Voted Best Of Des Moines: We won CityView’s Best of Local Orthodontist and Best Local Customer Service (overall) for 2026. This is our seventh year winning best local orthodontist!
Learn More
Have questions? We welcome the opportunity to answer them! Please contact our orthodontic office in West Des Moines, serving Clive, Urbandale, Johnston, Ankeny, and surrounding communities, to schedule a complimentary consultation. Dr. Stork and our team look forward to welcoming you to our orthodontic family. We’re excited to see you, Love Your Smile!
Connected to Our Community. Devoted to You.
At Stork Orthodontics, our mission to serve others doesn’t stop when you step outside our clinic. We believe a strong community builds a brighter future, and Dr. Stork and the Dream Team are passionate about lifting up the Des Moines metro area.
Here is how we love to give back to the neighborhoods that trust us with their smiles:
Fueling Local Schools: We regularly partner with local Des Moines schools through direct monetary donations and custom-curated Silent Auction baskets to help fund vital educational programs and activities.
The Stork Orthodontics Senior Scholarship: Every single year, Dr. Stork awards a dedicated college scholarship to one outstanding patient heading into their senior year in a local high school, such as Valley High, investing directly in their dreams and future.
A Legacy of Local Care: Since opening our doors in 2012, we’ve grown from a tight-knit team of 2 to a thriving family of 17. We aren’t a corporate chain; we live here, work here, and actively root for the success of our fellow neighbors.
We don’t just shape beautiful smiles—we want to give our community every reason to use them!