Dr. Herman
WHY Us?
At Four Corners Orthodontics and Dental, our goal is to provide quality orthodontic care.
Practice Features
- Results matter! Our before and after photos show the amazing transformations that come with orthodontic treatment at our office.
- We use the innovative Pitts 21 System of Braces. Learn more about the system here.
- Most patients should expect to be treated without extractions and can frequently avoid surgery.
- We accept most insurances including NM and CO Medicaid.
- We offer affordable monthly payments, $189/month or lower.
- We offer a low down payment of $200 or lower.
- Our treatment is known throughout the Four Corners to create wide, beautiful smiles
- We offer in-house dental cleanings, so it’s more convenient on your schedule!
Patient Benefits
"I had been told by multiple dentists and orthodontists that I would have to have surgery to correct my bite. Dr. Herman said the opposite, it has been a year and there is a HUGE difference. I’m amazed, him and his team are so kind and just awesome!" - D.W.
"They really work out and balance your payments." - B.T.
"It’s only been a couple months and I’m already satisfied with my new smile." - M.R.
"The service provided by the staff is always exceptional. Myself and children have gone through this orthodontics for the last 5 years and they provide feedback on each visit." - T.T.
"Four Corners Orthodontics does an excellent job at explaining everything. They work hard to make people comfortable." - C.K.
"Amazing service, always willing to help out customers, they are so helpful in working around your schedule and always so understanding." - M.A.
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WE MAKE Your Life Easier
No referrals are needed for complimentary consultations or complimentary second opinions!
- New patients do not need a referral to the office for a complimentary consultation nor a second opinion.
Opportunities to Save
- For many years, Four Corners has had a very popular Loyalty Reward Program for families along with a Patient Referral Program. This gives our patients the ability to save money towards treatment fees, as they can participate in one or both programs. Our staff can explain both programs in the initial exam.
- We also occasionally offer special promotions due to special occasions or celebrations. These discounts are rare and for a limited time only.
Dr. Herman
Dr. Herman is Recognized by His Peers to be at a Master Level in Using The Pitts 21 System Of Braces.
What others say is impossible to achieve, Dr. Herman makes possible.
Dr. Herman makes the impossible, possible in the following ways:
- Extractions: We rarely need to extract teeth for the best patient results.
- Expanders: We never use uncomfortable and painful expanders on any patient to widen their jaw.
- Jaw surgery: Many patients who were told that they needed jaw surgery are treated successfully without any surgery.
- Wide, beautiful smiles: Dr. Herman’s patients are known throughout the Four Corners area for their wide, beautiful smiles.
- Postponing or reversing the aging process in adults: Our adult patients are known for looking younger after treatment. Adults expect to look 5-7 years after treatment.
How are you different from other orthodontists?
- When compared, our quality patient results stand out in a crowd.
- Four Corners Orthodontics and Dental has had exceptional customer service for 25 years.
- Our staff is dedicated to making the patient and parent experience both positive and comfortable.
- We value our patients’ trust to provide the ultimate best care and outcomes possible.
- The quality of our care and treatment outcomes continues to remain outstanding, and patients receive the care they deserve at reasonable fees.
- Our ten-year staff turnover is well below industry norm.
About Dr. Herman
Hi! My name is Kelcey and I’ve been part of Dr. Herman’s team for over 16 years now. Let me tell you a little bit about the Dr. Herman I know… I’ve worked for orthodontists in the past and can tell you that there is no place like Dr. Herman’s office or Dr. Herman! The entire staff and I truly love coming to work every day! Dr. Herman has created an environment that's upbeat, friendly, and full of energy! The minute I met Dr. Herman; I knew he lived to create amazing, wide smiles for all of his patients! His passion for orthodontics is contagious (as well as his sense of humor)! You will see it on our team - we are all smiles!
Dr. Herman grew up in Santa Clara, California near San Francisco. He went to San Jose State in California where he wrestled for 4 years. He still loves the sport and coached young wrestlers at local schools for 40 years. Dr. Herman went to dental school at Emory University in Atlanta and then did a 2 year Dental General Practice Residency at Gallup Indian Medical Center. A few years later he was off to a 3 year Orthodontic Residency at the University of North Carolina. When you come to the office you will notice he is a big Carolina Tar Heel fan!
Dr. Herman and his wife Mary fell in love with the Four Corners in the 80s and decided to make it their home. Mary and Dr. Herman have been married for 46 years and have two grown and married sons with two granddaughters! Mary is a big part of what makes the office so great! She makes everyone feel welcome and relaxed! Dr. Herman and Mary are so down to earth and easy to talk to – you will see why so many patients all over the Four Corners choose to make the drive to Dr. Herman’s office! I’m proud to work for Dr. Herman because he goes out of his way to make every patient feel great and proud to show off their smile! I can assure you that you will feel comfortable the minute you walk through our doors! That’s what I love most about working with Dr. Herman – every patient we meet becomes part of our Four Corners family.
- Kelcey Rightmire, Office Manager
Meet Our Team
Our Staff Experience Creates a Patient-Focused Environment
Dr. Herman’s highly trained staff has been with him for many years. Dr. Herman’s team is recognized by many orthodontists as one of the best trained staff in the use of the Pitts 21 System of braces in the nation. Our staff is known for consistently creating a positive, comfortable experience for patients.
Patients of the Week
April 2023
Cameron
"Cameron finished treatment as an early teenager. I treated him without extracting any teeth! I also customized his smile to make it wide enough to fit his future adult size face. "
March 2023
Casey
"Casey's results are remarkable and his bite (occlusion) now passes the “pizza test”!"
March 2023
Jude
"Jude’s before and after photos show how great early treatment works to correct both an underbite and a crossbite. The results also show an improved patient’s facial appearance."
April 2023
Desmond
"Sometimes patients come to see me to correct an “end on” bite. We see this problem more in men than women. Desmond is one of those patients. His bite was chipping and wearing down his front teeth. While I was correcting his bite problem, I also customized his smile to show more of his front teeth when he smiled. "
March 2023
Kaidence
"We are so pleased with Kaidence's results! She has such a beautiful smile and we are so excited for her!"
March 2023
Adelle
"I always want my patient’s transformation to be more than “Just straight teeth”. I want and expect a noticeable change in a patient’s face. "
February 2023
Jillian
"Jillian had what is called an “open bite”. Most open bites are caused by a person’s tongue pushing against the upper teeth when sleeping. This is called “tongue thrusting”. It is a bite problem we see in the office about 12-18 times per year. But not to worry, we have the team to get it done right!"
February 2023
Richanda
"Most orthodontists would have treated her by extracting four teeth, but our team didn’t extract any teeth for her treatment plan! I want to remind patients who are in orthodontic treatment that they need to see their orthodontist at every scheduled appointment!"
January 2022
Kyowa
"Kyowa came to me with really crooked teeth and a huge overbite. It was a big challenge for the staff and I to correct his problems without any extractions. He did a fantastic job wearing his rubber bands to assist us in correcting his overbite!"
December 2022
Natalie
"Congratulations on your wide, beautiful smile Natalie!"
December 2022
Ben
"Other orthodontists would have treated Ben by removing four healthy teeth to correct his severe crowding. I was able to treat Ben without extracting any teeth!"
December 2022
Delana
"Delana is just one of the many examples we have on why our Pitts 21 System of Braces actually works! Now her smile is wide and beautiful!"
November 2022
Brynn
"Brynn’s 12 tooth smile is beautifully framed within the boundaries of her lips. Her face and smile are well balanced."
November 2022
Serena
"We are very excited to show Serena’s results. She worked really hard with her rubber band wear to correct her overbite and she did a fabulous job of keeping her gums in perfect health during treatment."
November 2022
Christina
"For years, I have used the constantly improving Pitts 21 System of Braces. I remain very impressed with how great the system works to eliminate extractions for severely crowded-toothed patients. Please get a second opinion from me if you or child’s orthodontic plan includes extractions."
October 2022
Abel
"I always want to correct patients with an underbite like the one Abel had at an early age. The sooner I can start correcting an underbite, the better chance I have of keeping a patient from needing major surgery on the jaw at age 17-18 to correct the bite problems. I was very successful in treating Abel to a normal bite. "
October 2022
Zach
"I treated him without extracting any teeth and without using a palatal expander. His result is fantastic and his wide smile compliments his adult face."
October 2022
D'Andra
"Her new smile is really beautiful, and her self confidence is remarkable. I am so glad that she loves her transformation.”
September 2022
Oscar S.
"Oscar is from the Farmington area; his new wide, handsome smile is another amazing transformation. Congratulations!"
September 2022
Taryn
"Most orthodontists would have extracted four teeth on my patient Taryn. I treated Taryn without any extractions and gave her a wide beautiful smile. That's why we show close-ups of our patients' smiles; so you can see how amazing the transformation is!"
August 2022
Leslie
"Leslie's results show how changing an adult’s smile can make you look years younger. By widening your smile and creating a smile arc, you too can achieve Leslie’s beautiful smile. "
June 2022
Teyann
"Teyann is now able to smile big without being insecure anymore! We are so happy to make this dream of hers come true!"
June 2022
Harley
"I love how wide I made her smile and how much it enhanced her facial beauty."
July 2022
Molly
"Molly's smile was done by a Brace Lift. A “Brace Lift” is accomplished by improving a person’s smile in 4 areas: 1) Create a wide smile. 2) Lengthen the amount of tooth display on a person’s upper front teeth. 3) Create a “Smile Arc” 4) Improve a patient’s facial appearance.
