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Why Families Trust Rice

For over 24 years, Rice Orthodontics has provided expert, personalized care, creating confident smiles with advanced braces and clear aligner treatments.

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Dr. Rice
Dr. Shawn Rice

“For me, it’s all in the details: the person’s specific clinical concerns and their desires. I love what I do and continually set ever-higher standards for myself and for Rice Orthodontics.”

  • Over 24 Years Of Expertise
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confident smiles
AT EVERY AGE

It’s never too early — or too late — to achieve a confident smile with customized orthodontic solutions for kids, teens, and adults.

Kids

We create healthy, confident smiles for kids while ensuring their teeth and jaw develop properly for a lifetime of health.

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Teens

teens

With discreet and effective treatment options, we help teens achieve their best smiles — without missing a beat in life.
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adults

It’s never too late for a confident smile — our advanced treatments fit seamlessly into your lifestyle.
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PERSONALIZED CARE
FOR EVERY SMILE

Brces

Braces

Customized for comfort and results, our braces deliver a straighter smile with expert precision.

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Clear Aligners

A discreet and effective option, clear aligners are designed to fit your lifestyle while delivering confident results.

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Other Treatments

Two-phase care, surgical orthodontics, and emergency support — all personalized to support your healthiest smile.

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🎉 Congratulations to our giveaway winner 🎉

Enjoy your adventure at Venture River, we hope you have an amazing time making unforgettable memories 🌊☀️

Thank you to everyone who entered & stay tuned for more chances to win 😁

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🎉 Congratulations to our giveaway winner 🎉 Enjoy your adventure at Venture River, we hope you have an amazing time making unforgettable memories 🌊☀️ Thank you to everyone who entered & stay tuned for more chances to win 😁

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🎉🧁 Wishing the happiest birthday to the best receptionist Wendy! 🧁🎉

Everyone spread the love and help us celebrate our amazing receptionist, Wendy! She handles the front desk with grace, humor, & a sparkle that lights up the whole office. ✨

Wendy, you’re the first friendly face people see and the last voice they hear before heading out! We honestly couldn’t function without you!

Here’s to a birthday filled with love, laughter, and all of your favorites 🥳

🎈💖 Happy Birthday, Wendy!
With love,
Your Rice Orthodontics Family 🫶🏼

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🎉🧁 Wishing the happiest birthday to the best receptionist Wendy! 🧁🎉 Everyone spread the love and help us celebrate our amazing receptionist, Wendy! She handles the front desk with grace, humor, & a sparkle that lights up the whole office. ✨ Wendy, you’re the first friendly face people see and the last voice they hear before heading out! We honestly couldn’t function without you! Here’s to a birthday filled with love, laughter, and all of your favorites 🥳 🎈💖 Happy Birthday, Wendy! With love, Your Rice Orthodontics Family 🫶🏼

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Happy Birthday to our amazing clinical manager, Jamie! (AKA Poppy!) 🥳🎈🎂

Today we’re celebrating the heart of our clinic — Jamie! Your kindness, calm energy, and ability to keep everything (and everyone) together, keeps the clinic running smoothly and patients smiling.🤗 Hope your day is filled with everything you love.💕 You deserve all the good things today and always!

Love, the Rice Ortho team.❤️

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Happy Birthday to our amazing clinical manager, Jamie! (AKA Poppy!) 🥳🎈🎂 Today we’re celebrating the heart of our clinic — Jamie! Your kindness, calm energy, and ability to keep everything (and everyone) together, keeps the clinic running smoothly and patients smiling.🤗 Hope your day is filled with everything you love.💕 You deserve all the good things today and always! Love, the Rice Ortho team.❤️

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🎉Help Us Make It Six! Vote Rice Orthodontics for Best Orthodontist!🏆

For five years running, Rice Orthodontics has been honored as the Readers’ Choice Best Orthodontist, and we are aiming for our sixth! Your support means the world to us!

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1. Vote for Us: Click the link below and cast your vote. (You can vote once per day)

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3. Leave a Review: Share your experience on Google or Yelp to help others find us.

Thank you for making us your trusted choice for orthodontic care!😁✨

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🎉Help Us Make It Six! Vote Rice Orthodontics for Best Orthodontist!🏆 For five years running, Rice Orthodontics has been honored as the Readers’ Choice Best Orthodontist, and we are aiming for our sixth! Your support means the world to us! 👉How You Can Help: 1. Vote for Us: Click the link below and cast your vote. (You can vote once per day) 2. Spread the Word: Share this post with friends and family. 3. Leave a Review: Share your experience on Google or Yelp to help others find us. Thank you for making us your trusted choice for orthodontic care!😁✨ https://paducahsun.secondstreetapp.com/Readers-Choice-2025-2/gallery?group=513036

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Big shoutout to Jeanna Kendall — 15 years at Rice Orthodontics!🥳

It’s hard to believe it’s been fifteen years since Jeanna joined our team. From day one, she’s been the kind of person everyone loves to be around — kind, funny, hardworking, and always looking out for our patients and team like family.🩷

We seriously don’t know what we’d do without her. She keeps things running smoothly, brings good vibes wherever she goes, and makes this place feel like home.

Jeanna, thank you for all the laughs, loyalty, and heart you’ve poured into the last 15 years. You’re one of a kind and we’re so lucky to have you. 🤗

Show her some love in the comments — she deserves it! 🏆

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Big shoutout to Jeanna Kendall — 15 years at Rice Orthodontics!🥳 It’s hard to believe it’s been fifteen years since Jeanna joined our team. From day one, she’s been the kind of person everyone loves to be around — kind, funny, hardworking, and always looking out for our patients and team like family.🩷 We seriously don’t know what we’d do without her. She keeps things running smoothly, brings good vibes wherever she goes, and makes this place feel like home. Jeanna, thank you for all the laughs, loyalty, and heart you’ve poured into the last 15 years. You’re one of a kind and we’re so lucky to have you. 🤗 Show her some love in the comments — she deserves it! 🏆

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Happy 1 year, Alyssa! We love having you on our team 🎉 #riceorthodontics

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Happy 1 year, Brittany!! We love having you with us. #riceorthodontics

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Hear from our patients about their life-changing smile transformations and exceptional experiences with our team.
Bekki W.
They were so good with my daughter getting braces for the first time. She was so nervous and they helped calm her down. I'd highly recommend this place to anyone.
Response from the owner:We are so thankful she had a great experience! Being a little nervous is common but the team is awesome at calming the patients! 25% relax so much they fall asleep! Thank you for the kind words and 5 star review!
Amanda
I absolutely love Dr. Rice and his staff!! They were ALL so very kind and, helpful during my time in braces. I smile all the time now and, look totally different. I am so thankful I looked at all the reviews and heard such great things about them!! I remember my first visit and just how excited I was to finally have a pretty smile!! I couldn’t have asked for a better office to have gone too!! I am a year out now and, when our daughter is old enough ( few years) I absolutely will be taking her to Dr. Rice and, his staff!!! It is so worth it, and, you will be happy with your outcome and, so comfortable here!! Let Dr. Rice & his staff do their magic!! You will be happy you did!!!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind words! We love to hear about your awesome experience and fabulous result! Looking forward to treating your daughter! Thanks Dr. Rice
Jessie Jane G.
Very kind caring doctor and staff was very nice. They were not in a hurry to just slap on braces on my daughter they cared about resolving some baby teeth that need to fall out first before moving forward. I'm glad that they have a good payment option. We look forward to coming back here in the near to get our daughter braces..
Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5 star review and kind words! Have a blessed day!!
Vicki H.
Very polite, professional attitude, treated with respect and everything was detailed and explained.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Vicki! We greatly appreciate your kind words about our team and the care provided. It’s our pleasure to ensure you feel respected and well-informed throughout your journey with us.
Nichole R.
No interest on payment plan. Super friendly! I love on the radio. My kid loves going to her appointment!! Plus the most important parts...her teeth are looking amazing!!!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the kind words and 5-star review, Nichole! We truly appreciate your business. Have a blessed day!!
Lori R.
Recently, took my son for consultation with the Rice Ortho. office. We had a great experience with staff and Dr. Rice. They are all very professional and very informative. Glad we chose this office for orthodontic treatment.
Response from the owner:I know some time has passed since you left this, Lori, but I want you to know that we're glad you chose us, too. I'm thrilled that you had an awesome experience with us, and if you need anything else, please let us know! Take care! - Shawn Rice, Owner
Brittany F.
To book an appointment and have a consultation was easy. The results of the consult and the treatment plan were thoroughly explained, and all my questions were answered. All the staff were friendly.
Response from the owner:Brittany, we appreciate the kind words and 5-star review! Have a wonderful day!!
Terri S.
Amazing experience!!! Had our consult and braces on same day! Everyone was so friendly and wonderful!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Terri! We appreciate your kind words and the 5-star review!! Have a blessed day.
LaSha M.
Dr Rice and his staff are excellent! They really care about their patients (you’re not just another dollar sign or number walking in the door per say), they go above and beyond my expectations of service and you leave there with all your questions answered and smile!!
Response from the owner:Thank you, LaSha! We truly appreciate your kind words and 5 start review. Have a blessed day!!
Denise P.
Dr. rice and his staff are very down-to -earth, honest, friendly, and helpful. We were treated with honest-to-goodness kindness from the minute we walked in for my consultation. All options for treatment were laid out objectively by Dr. Rice (without trying to sell me on something I didn’t necessarily need), and even the lady who went over the financials with us (Lisa) went out of her way (very close to her lunch break) to find out from my insurance whether I had adult ortho insurance or not.My experience was great! I walked out of there with full braces at 49 years old, and I am excited about continuing treatment with them. I would highly recommend Rice Orthodintics!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the kind words and 5 star review, Denise! We enjoyed meeting you, your daughter and granddaughter yesterday! We’re so glad you chose us to be a part of this exciting journey. Have a blessed day!
Liz M.
Dr. Rice and his staff go above and beyond to help their patients. I appreciate their flexibility and kindness. I would recommend this office to anyone!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Liz, for the kind words and 5-star review! Have a blessed day!!
Vera S.
Dr. Rice and his team are friendly, caring and helpful.I love my new smile 😀

THANK YOU !! Rice Orthodontics
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5 star review Vera! We appreciate you :)
Jessica S.
It was a wonderful experience, never meat people that were so kinds. They answered every question I had, gave me something to drink , I waited patiently on them. Th e Staff are so kind.
Response from the owner:Thank, Jessica, for the kind words and 5-star review! Have a blessed day!!
Barbara H.
Everyone is so professional, positive and caring! I am one of their oldest patients and I am amazed at how my teeth and smile turned out. I couldn’t be happier!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5 star review, Barbara. Have a blessed day!
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