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Dr. Craig Starling is a board-eligible orthodontic specialist who has been creating beautiful smiles for families across the Nashville area since 2004. Based in Brentwood, TN, Dr. Starling brings over two decades of experience, advanced training, and a genuine passion for orthodontic care to every patient he treats. From young children getting their first evaluation, to adults finally getting the smile they've always wanted, his goal is orthodontic excellence.

The Ritz Carlton of orthodontists. My teeth are moving nicely and Dr. Starling is the BOSS of Brentwood orthodontics. I want my teeth perfect and this guy is patient and takes his time to make sure everything looks great and my OCD couldn't be more pleased!

-Stephen B.

Experience Matters

Craig M. Starling, D.D.S.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Dr. Starling earned his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of Maryland at College Park before going on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree Magna Cum Laude from the Medical College of Virginia. He then completed his orthodontic residency at Vanderbilt University under the direction of Dr. Harry Legan, one of the most respected orthodontic programs in the Southeast.

Tennessee's #1 Lingual Braces Provider

Dr. Starling is widely recognized as Tennessee's leading provider of lingual braces, or hidden braces that attach to the back of the teeth, making them completely invisible from the front. He built his reputation as the state's #1 Incognito® provider, and when Incognito ceased production, he made a deliberate move to WIN lingual braces. WIN is the most advanced customized lingual system available today and the natural next chapter for patients seeking the gold standard in hidden orthodontic treatment. If you've been told lingual braces aren't possible for your case, or you've struggled to find a qualified lingual braces provider in the Nashville or Brentwood area, Dr. Starling's depth of experience with this specialized technique sets him apart from nearly every orthodontist in Middle Tennessee.

A Full Menu of Orthodontic Options

Beyond lingual braces, Dr. Starling offers a complete range of orthodontic treatments, including Clarity clear aligners, ceramic braces, and traditional metal braces. Starling Orthodontics treats children, teens, and adults. Every treatment plan is customized to each patient's bite, goals, and lifestyle with a conservative philosophy focused on the least invasive path to the best possible result.

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Committed to the Nashville Community

Dr. Starling is an active member of the Nashville Dental Society, the American Dental Association, and the American Association of Orthodontists. He participates in the Millennium Study Club and the Governor's Study Club, keeping his clinical skills at the forefront of orthodontic research and technique. He is also a proud supporter of the Interfaith Dental Clinic, which provides free dental care to uninsured adults in Middle Tennessee.
Outside of the office, Dr. Starling enjoys home improvement projects, sports, dining, and traveling. He and his wife Margaret live in Nashville with their children Lillian and Hunt.

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1177 Old Hickory Blvd #201
‍Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 507-1660

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