
The art and science of exceptional smiles
Mill City Orthodontics provides orthodontic treatment personalized to fit your own smile goals. Every type of orthodontic need is within the scope of our practice.
Whether you need a single tooth aligned or a complex, comprehensive orthodontic treatment plan — we’re equipped to address your needs.
Meet Dr. Padovano
Mill City Orthodontics is a single-doctor practice where Dr. Padovano and his team offer an exceptional, high-touch experience. The nature of our office allows us to efficiently offer you or your child seamless orthodontic care.
Josh Padovano, DMD, MS, PhD is uniquely trained as an orthodontist and scientist. He has a comprehensive understanding of craniofacial biology as well as tooth and bone development with a specialty in biomechanics — all fundamental concepts for aligning teeth!
Dr. Padovano is board-certified by the American Board of Orthodontics and an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists. He Completed his Bachelor's degree in bioengineering, Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) and PhD in the Oral Sciences all at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He then completed his orthodontics specialty training and Master’s degree in orthodontics at the University of Michigan's world-renowned orthodontics department.
He opened Mill City Orthodontics in 2022 to provide patients of all ages with a modern, comfortable office equipped with the latest technology for a low-stress, pleasant orthodontic experience.
Thomas T.
"Dr. Padovano and Haley are awesome and so kind. Dr. Padavano is incredibly knowledgeable and is very honest and clear about the treatment. I am going through an Invisalign treatment as an adult and he made me feel incredibly confident in the process ahead. Thank you!"


