The short answer: Mechanicsville families don’t have to stay inside Hanover County to find an experienced orthodontist. Villa Orthodontics is at 10120 W Broad St, Suite L in Glen Allen, roughly 15 to 20 minutes down I-295 to the W Broad Street exit, and Dr. Richard Villa has been straightening Richmond-area smiles there since 1997. Free consultations, braces and Invisalign for kids, teens and adults, Medicaid accepted. Call (804) 747-0137 or book online.
Why Mechanicsville Families Drive to Glen Allen
Mechanicsville has grown fast along the Mechanicsville Turnpike and Atlee Station corridors, but a lot of what families need still sits a highway hop away. Our office is on W Broad Street right off I-295, which means an appointment fits into the same loop as a Short Pump errand or a Henrico sports practice. No downtown parking, no Richmond traffic, and the trip is mostly interstate.
Built for Hanover County’s School Calendar
We see a lot of Atlee, Mechanicsville and Hanover High students, and plenty of younger kids from Cool Spring, Pole Green, Rural Point and Battlefield Park. That shapes how we schedule: quick check-ins that don’t eat a whole afternoon, clear aligners for teens who don’t want brackets in yearbook photos, and free age-7 evaluations so developing bite problems get caught while the jaw is still growing. For parents who have been putting off their own smile, adult Invisalign and clear ceramic braces are just as routine here.
What to Expect at Villa
Dr. Richard Villa has practiced in Glen Allen since 1997, more than 10,000 smiles, and was among the first orthodontists in the Richmond area to earn Invisalign certification in 1998. Every new patient starts with a free consultation and a real, all-in quote. We accept Medicaid and work with most dental insurance plans that include orthodontic benefits, and in-house payment plans are available. If you’re weighing options for a teenager, our guide to Invisalign vs. ceramic braces for teens is a good place to start.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Villa Orthodontics from Mechanicsville?
Our office is at 10120 W Broad St, Suite L in Glen Allen, about 15 to 20 minutes from most of Mechanicsville: take I-295 south to the W Broad Street (US 250) exit and the office is right there on Broad. Families from the Atlee, Bell Creek and Cold Harbor areas make the trip regularly.
Do you treat teens from Atlee and Mechanicsville High?
Yes. Invisalign Teen and clear ceramic braces are the two most popular choices with high-schoolers, and we still offer traditional metal braces for cases that need them. Dr. Villa maps the options side by side at the free consultation so your teen can pick the one they’ll actually wear.
When should a Hanover County child first see an orthodontist?
Around age 7, when the first permanent molars and front teeth are in. Most kids won’t need treatment that early, but a quick evaluation catches crowding and bite issues while they’re easiest to guide, and at Villa Orthodontics that evaluation is free.
Do you accept Medicaid and Hanover-area insurance plans?
We accept Medicaid and most dental insurance plans that include orthodontic benefits. Our team verifies your coverage before treatment begins, and every plan comes with an exact quote and in-house payment options.
Start Close to Home
Request a free consultation or call (804) 747-0137. We also serve families in Ashland, Wyndham and Twin Hickory, Glen Allen and the rest of Henrico County.
(804) 747-0137