Dentist Serving Traverse City, MI - Brite White Dental
Looking for a dentist near Traverse City who treats more than teeth? About 45 minutes south of town, families make the trip to Brite White Dental in Manton because of what they can't find closer to home: Dr. Jennifer White, the only certified airway-focused dentist in Northern Michigan, and a practice built around whole-body wellness rather than drill-and-fill dentistry.
Traverse City has plenty of dentists - but for airway-centered care, laser frenectomy, HealthyStart early orthodontics, and CPAP-alternative sleep apnea treatment, families head south to Manton. For many, one visit explains why they keep coming back.
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Why Traverse City Patients Make the Drive
- The only certified airway dentist in Northern Michigan - sleep, breathing, and jaw development expertise no other practice in the region offers.
- Technology that changes outcomes - CBCT 3D imaging, the KaVo Diagnocam, LightScalpel CO2 laser, and ozone therapy, all in one office.
- Judgment-free, unhurried care - patients are heard, never rushed or lectured.
- Whole-family dentistry - infants with feeding difficulties through seniors managing complex restorative needs.
Popular Services for Traverse City Families
Cleanings & Exams - preventive visits that include airway and oral cancer screening, not just a polish.
Sleep Apnea Treatment & Oral Appliance Therapy - CPAP alternatives and home sleep testing, without a referral.
Tongue & Lip Tie Release - gentle laser frenectomy for infants, children, and adults.
Emergency Dentistry - same-day care when Traverse City patients need it most.
Clear Aligners and HealthyStart early orthodontics - straighter smiles that protect the airway.
Dental Implants & Restorative Care - fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, and implants with biocompatible materials.
What Patients From Your Area Say
Real stories from our patients
Getting Here From Traverse City
Brite White Dental is located at 113 E 7th St in Manton, just off US-131. From Traverse City, take US-31/M-113 to US-131 south - most patients make it in about 45 minutes. We schedule thoughtfully so traveling patients can combine family appointments into a single visit.
FAQs
Yes - new patients from Traverse City and surrounding communities are always welcome, and many of our long-time patient families come from your area.
We do our best to block family appointments together - just let our front desk know you're traveling when you book.
No referral needed. If you already have a sleep study or a physician involved, we'll coordinate with them.
Location & Contact
Conveniently located in downtown Manton, we proudly serve patients from surrounding areas including Cadillac, Traverse City, Houghton Lake, and Big Rapids.
Phone
Office Hours
Monday – Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00AM - 1:00 PM
Friday – Sunday: Closed
Schedule Your Visit
Ready for dental care that looks at the whole person? Call (231) 824-3711 or request an appointment online. Brite White Dental - proudly serving Traverse City and all of Northern Michigan.