Better Breathing
for Your
Well-Being
Dr. L. Douglas Knight and our dedicated team offer your family our holistic approach to orthodontics, focusing on more than just straightening teeth.
We're committed to improving overall wellness through advanced treatments and technologies — from airway evaluation to bioesthetic orthodontics — to ensure your care enhances your well-being.
With convenient locations in Louisville and Radcliff, we make top-quality orthodontic care accessible and stress-free. Choose Knight Orthodontics for a compassionate, expert approach to your new smile.
A Holistic Approach
To Breathing Right
Many people are unaware that facial structure, dentition, and breathing are closely connected. The position of the jaw affects how we bite, chew, and breathe.
For this reason, Dr. Knight specializes in airway orthodontics — providing airway evaluation for his patients and developing customized treatment plans to meet their unique needs.
He’s also certified in the Buteyko Breathing Method, which uses breathing exercises to help patients develop better control of their breath.
By expertly combining orthodontics and airway therapy, Dr. Knight can help you sleep, smile, breathe, and overall live better. In many cases, this holistic therapy can improve breathing patterns and positively affect sleep breathing disorders, such as snoring and sleep apnea, as well as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) function.
In addition, proper nasal breathing can have far-reaching benefits to all major body systems and improve overall wellness and cognitive function.
Bioesthetic Orthodontics for Beautiful, Fully Functional Smiles
Some teeth aren’t just misaligned — they’re also not properly shaped or formed.
While Dr. Knight can orthodontically straighten your smile, if your teeth haven’t developed correctly, you may not achieve the proper function your jaw and bite need to be healthy — which can cause more problems in the future.
This is referred to as bioesthetic orthodontics, which is based on a combination of biological form and functional occlusion (or bite) goals.
At the beginning of your smile journey, Dr. Knight can customize a treatment for your unique needs that ensures your teeth will work in harmony with the alignment of your jaw joints.
Then, after your orthodontic treatment, Dr. Knight will work with a restorative dentist to restore your teeth to their proper form and function.
Beauty and form in perfect alignment — the secret to a healthy smile!
Multi-Dimensional Smiles
At Knight Orthodontics, Dr. Knight uses advanced 3D imaging technology called Anatomage to give you the best care possible. But what's so special about it?
With Anatomage, Dr. Knight can see a detailed, accurate view of your teeth and jaw. A better perspective of the problem means you get treatment that deals with the root cause.
Your treatment will have fewer surprises, a smoother process, and better results. Plus, the clear visuals make it easy for Dr. Knight to explain your treatment, so you always know what to expect.
Expertise & Experience
Dr. Knight is a dedicated specialist whose comprehensive training sets him apart in the field of orthodontics. Orthodontists are required to complete extensive education beyond dental school.
Out of 100 dental school graduates, typically only six pursue this specialization. Dr. Knight's journey included four years of undergraduate studies, four years of dental school, and an additional two years in an orthodontic residency program.
During his residency at New York University, Dr. Knight honed his skills in managing tooth movement and guiding facial development. His commitment to advancing his knowledge didn't stop there.
He completed a one-year advanced program in general dentistry and a rigorous two-year clinical program in Occlusion and Orthodontics at the Roth Williams Center for Functional Occlusion.
Easy, Comfortable & Effective Treatments
Gone are the days of painful headgear, clunky bands on every tooth, and overly tight stainless steel wires. Today's orthodontic treatment at Knight Orthodontics is much more comfortable than it used to be thanks to shape-memory NiTi wires.
With the same technology that NASA uses, NiTi wires exert a continuous force against the teeth to move them in the right direction. This means Dr. Knight doesn't need to tighten any wires.
You'll love knowing that you'll spend less time in braces and your time is more comfortable. At Knight Orthodontics, we take pride in making straightening your teeth as comfortable as possible.
Accessible & Convenient Locations
We have two locations to better serve Jefferson and Hardin Counties.
With offices in Louisville and Radcliff, great orthodontic care is only a few minutes from your home, work, or school.
Caring for Our Community
At Knight Orthodontics, our commitment extends far beyond the walls of our Louisville and Radcliff offices. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities, demonstrating our dedication through orthodontic care and active, heartfelt involvement in local charitable activities.
Dr. Knight and our team are passionate about more than just creating beautiful smiles. We are driven by a desire to significantly impact the lives of those around us.
Our participation in events like the Norton Children's Medical Center visit showcases our commitment to giving back. Together with pediatric dentist Dr. Shelley Branson, Dr. Knight and our team have brought joy and comfort to children facing medical challenges by delivering gift bags filled with fun activities.
Through initiatives such as Western KY Tornado Relief and volunteering with Feeding America, Knight Orthodontics continues to strengthen our ties with Louisville and Radcliff, ensuring our impact is felt both in and out of the orthodontist's chair.
Easy Insurance & Flexible Financing
At Knight Orthodontics, we know that flexibility is key in our appointment scheduling or treatment options and how you pay for your care. That's why we offer flexible payment options to ensure your orthodontic treatment is as affordable as possible.
We accept a more comprehensive range of Kentucky insurance plans than the average orthodontic office because achieving your best smile should be financially accessible.
We'll check your benefits before your appointment and provide a detailed financial breakdown immediately.
Knight Orthodontics offers various payment options, including in-office financing with no interest and flexible "pick-a-payment" plans that allow you to extend your monthly payments.
For those who prefer to handle their payments upfront, we also provide a discount for full payment at the start of treatment. This array of choices ensures you can focus on your smile without worrying about the cost.