Why Choose Us

Why Choose Us at River Mountain Orthodontics

Make the Most of Your Smile Journey

River Mountain Orthodontics has three Chattanooga locations where Dr. Raymond McLagan and our team provide more than just expert orthodontic care—we offer a personalized experience that focuses on you and your family.

A Doctor Who Listens

Dr. McLagan wants to see you have the level of confidence that you deserve. That’s why we believe in treating you the way you would treat yourself. Our team isn’t here to upsell you a treatment just because. If you don’t need it, you don’t need it.

Our practice puts you and your needs first and foremost. The whole team will listen to anything and everything you have to say about what you’re looking for. We’re eager to help, but we won’t hit the accelerator on anything before we hear from you first.

A Solo Mission

Nobody in Chattanooga wants to become a file stuffed in a cabinet. River Mountain Orthodontics doesn’t want that for you either. Dr. McLagan puts you and your family first. When you visit us, you’ll see the same faces every time.

We’ve been to corporate offices, too, so we hear you! That’s why we’re one of the only single-doctor practices in the area. When you visit us, you’ll feel like you’re visiting a neighbor who’s ready to listen to all of your concerns—and help you find the solution.

A Chattanooga-First Practice

Chattanooga is the place to be, and we’re happy to call it home. We weren’t content to just have one location here, so we have three. That gives us the opportunity to focus on you, your family, and our community as a whole.

Plus, smiles aren’t confined to a single language! Dr. McLagan is fluent in Spanish! We gladly welcome our Spanish-speaking neighbors to visit us. ¡Bienvenido a nuestra oficina! Estamos ansiosos por conocerte.

A Suite Location

Three offices also means three times the convenience for you. Our Hixson Pike office is located in a suite spot adjacent to another local favorite — Team Popp Dental. You can find us north of DuPont Elementary School, across the street from the North River Family YMCA.

What if you’re a little further east? No problem! You can easily find our second location near the southwest corner of the intersection of N Johnson Road and Ziegler Road off of Gunbarrel Road.

Our satellite location can be found within Slate Family Dentistry in Lafayette, GA.

A Tech-Forward Take on Treatments

Modern problems require modern solutions; gone are the days of headgear and goopy impressions. Dr. McLagan utilizes the latest and most advanced technological innovations for your and your family’s treatment.

River Mountain Orthodontics focuses on innovative orthodontic appliances, such as Invisalign, and contemporary tools like 3D imaging, which enable us to visualize what’s happening with your teeth, allowing us to find accurate solutions even faster.

We Love Our Patients

The staff are super friendly and kind, they go above and beyond for their clients. My daughter loves them, and I love how they talk to her in ways she can understand! Very clean, plenty of parking, no issues!

Rayven G.

My son had a wonderful experience with getting his new braces on! The staff is super friendly and talked us through the process to make sure he understood every step! This is my 3rd child with braces at this office and 10/10 would highly recommend!

Skye S.

Sam was absolutely amazing and the friendliest person. She made myself and my daughter feel at ease about getting braces. Looking forward to Dr Mclagan taking care of my daughter’s teeth!

Heather W.

Dr. Ray and the staff are always so wonderful. They’re very flexible and make my kids so comfortable being here.☺️

Crystal H.

If you have a child that is nervous of dentists. Or you as a parent are nervous. Then Team Popp Dental is the best place to take your child. The staff is so friendly and knows exactly how to make a child comfortable. 10 out of 10 reccomend.

Mycha D.

Great service! Staff is very kind and supportive!

Brittiany L.

We love River Mountain! Staff go above and beyond to make sure you understand the process and feel comfortable. Everyone is friendly and approachable. We have had a great experience thus far!

Destiny W.

It was our first orthodontist appointment in the area and it went phenomenally! Our daughter is super excited to get her new braces on. The staff was attentive and personable.

Chris D.

The whole team is friendly and thorough. They always explain everything to us before they do anything, and they never do anything that isn’t necessary. I highly recommend this office!

Brandie W.