8503 Patterson Avenue, near Parham Road in Tuckahoe
Braces and aligners in Henrico, with appointments that start before school.
Dr. Kevin Bibona treats children, teens, and adults at Patterson Avenue on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. The consultation is free, no referral is needed, and you leave the first visit with a plan and a price.
Looking for a children's dentist instead? Our Gaskins Road office is about three miles north.
Free consultationNo referral needed
Orthodontics onlyEvery chair, every visit
7:30 a.m. startsMondays and Wednesdays
Over 100 yearsPart of Richmond
Privately ownedNot a corporate chain
RPDO Patterson Avenue at a glance
Richmond Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics' Patterson Avenue office is an orthodontics-only office at 8503 Patterson Avenue in the Tuckahoe area of Henrico County, Virginia. Orthodontist Dr. Kevin Bibona treats children, teens, and adults with braces, Invisalign and Spark clear aligners, and early (Phase 1) treatment. Consultations are free and do not require a referral.
- Office type
- Orthodontics only (no pediatric or general dentistry at this address)
- Orthodontist
- Dr. Kevin Bibona, DDS, certificate in orthodontics from VCU School of Dentistry
- Patients
- Children from about age seven, teens, and adults
- Address
- 8503 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23229 (Henrico County, near Parham Road)
- Hours
- Monday and Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Phone
- Orthodontics: (804) 740-7281
- Treatments
- Metal and ceramic braces, Invisalign, Spark clear aligners, early treatment, retainers
- Cost
- Free consultation; most Richmond braces cases run $3,000 to $7,000, with payment plans
- Nearby
- About half a mile from Regency and Douglas Freeman High School, a short drive from Collegiate and the University of Richmond
- Kids' dentistry
- At our Gaskins Road office in the West End, on the same patient record
- Ownership
- Privately owned; part of Richmond for more than 100 years
What usually brings people to Patterson Avenue
Most calls to this office start from one of these.
- Your child's dentist has said "let's keep an eye on that crowding" at the last two cleanings, and you are ready for an actual answer.
- Your seven-year-old's front teeth came in crooked, or the bite looks off, and you want to know whether it matters yet.
- You have a middle schooler, and half the class already has braces.
- You have thought about Invisalign for years and want a straight answer on cost and time before you commit.
- You had braces as a teenager, the retainer went missing in college, and your teeth have been drifting back ever since.
- Another office quoted a number that felt high, and you would like a second opinion before signing anything.
Any of those is reason enough to book. The consultation costs nothing, and a lot of people leave it with a "not yet."
Your orthodontist at Patterson Avenue
Dr. Bibona is the orthodontist at this office, so the doctor who plans your treatment is the one following it.
Kevin Bibona, DDS
Orthodontist
- Doctor of Dental Surgery and certificate in orthodontics, VCU School of Dentistry
- Undergraduate degree from Washington and Lee University
- Member of the American Association of Orthodontists
- Immediate past president of the Richmond Dental Society
- 2025 Virginia Living Top Dentist, orthodontics
Before dental school, Dr. Bibona spent a couple of years working in finance in New York. These days he coaches his kids' soccer teams, and he will tell you the best part of the job is a patient's face on the day the braces come off.
About Dr. BibonaDr. Payton Cook, RPDO's other orthodontist, sees patients at our Short Pump, Mechanicsville, and Midlothian offices. Meet both orthodontists.
What sets the Patterson Avenue office apart
Of RPDO's five offices, this is the one that only does orthodontics. That shapes everything else here.
Orthodontics, start to finish
No cleanings, fillings, or pediatric visits share this schedule. The chairs, the team, and the day at Patterson Avenue go to orthodontic patients.
Early starts
The doors open at 7:30 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, so a wire change can happen before school or work instead of during it.
Your dentist's notes, already here
Kids who see an RPDO pediatric dentist arrive with their X-rays, growth history, and dentist's notes already in the record. Nobody starts over.
Progress checks from home
For patients who are a good fit, Dental Monitoring lets you scan your teeth with a phone and a small ScanBox, so Dr. Bibona can review progress between visits. How it works.
One fee, quoted up front
The fee you get at the consultation covers repair visits for broken brackets, the appointment where the braces come off, and the first set of retainers.
Privately owned
Treatment decisions are made by the orthodontist in the room, not a regional office. RPDO has been part of Richmond for more than 100 years.
Orthodontic Treatment in Henrico, VA
Patterson Avenue covers the full range of orthodontic care, from a seven-year-old's first bite check to an adult's aligners. Every plan starts the same way: an exam, X-rays if they are needed, and a conversation about what you want before Dr. Bibona recommends anything. You hear the options that fit your bite, including the ones that cost less.
Metal and Ceramic Braces
Metal brackets handle crowding, gaps, and bite problems at any age. Ceramic brackets do the same work in a tooth-colored material that is harder to spot in photos.
Braces in RichmondInvisalign and Spark Aligners
Clear, removable trays for teens and adults who will wear them 20 to 22 hours a day. RPDO offers both brands, so the choice comes down to your case, not what one office stocks.
Invisalign in RichmondEarly (Phase 1) Treatment
Some children around seven need a short first phase, often an expander, to guide jaw growth or make room for adult teeth. Most do not, and we will tell you which group your child is in.
Phase 1 treatment for kidsTeen Orthodontics
Middle and high school is when most full treatment happens. We talk through sports, instruments, and mouthguards before anything goes on, and teens get a say in braces versus aligners.
Orthodontics for teensAdult Orthodontics
Healthy teeth move at any age. Ceramic braces or aligners keep treatment low-key at work, and gum health gets checked before anything starts.
Braces and aligners for adultsAirway-Focused Evaluation
If your child snores, mouth-breathes, or has a narrow upper jaw, the consultation includes a look at the airway. We tell you what we see and when it makes sense to bring your pediatrician in.
Airway-focused orthodonticsDental Monitoring
A quick weekly scan at home, reviewed by our team, so office visits happen when your treatment needs one. Dr. Bibona trained on the system at Braces by Benton in Alabama.
Dental Monitoring at RPDORetainers and Repairs
A poking wire or loose bracket is covered by your treatment fee, and so is the first set of retainers. Call the orthodontics line and we will tell you whether it can wait.
Orthodontic emergency FAQsWhat orthodontic treatment costs at Patterson Avenue
Braces in the Richmond area usually run $3,000 to $7,000. Ceramic braces and clear aligners tend to start a little higher. Your actual number comes out of the consultation, in writing, before anything is scheduled.
Virginia Medicaid covers braces only when a case meets the state's medical necessity criteria under Cardinal Care, and that is decided case by case. Our team can help you understand where your child stands.
See what braces cost in Richmond Payment plans and financingBook a consultation at Patterson Avenue
Bring your child, your teen, or yourself. Dr. Bibona looks at the teeth, the bite, and the jaw, then tells you whether treatment makes sense now, later, or not at all, and what it would cost.
- Exam, plus X-rays if needed
- Written fee before you commit
- Shared record with your RPDO dentist
Closer to another office? RPDO orthodontists also see patients at Short Pump, Mechanicsville, and Midlothian.
What happens at your first orthodontic visit
Plan on up to an hour. Here is the order it goes in.
Before you come
Request a time online or call the orthodontics line. We send the health history forms ahead of time, and if your child is already an RPDO pediatric patient, we pull their records ourselves.
In the chair
Photos, a digital scan or X-rays when they are needed, and an exam of the teeth, bite, and jaw. Dr. Bibona walks you through what he is seeing while you are sitting there.
Before you leave
You get the recommendation, the options that fit, a realistic timeline, and the full fee. If the answer is to wait, we set up a recheck instead of a treatment plan.
Why an early check matters, and why it often ends in "not yet"
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first orthodontic check by age seven. Here is what that changes for most kids.
First check at thirteen
- Jaw problems that respond well while a child is growing can be harder to correct once growth slows.
- A crossbite or severe crowding may have had years to affect how the adult teeth came in.
- Treatment that could have been split into a short early phase and a lighter second one sometimes has to happen all at once.
- Braces land in the busiest years of high school instead of middle school.
First check at seven
- Most kids hear "come back in a year," and you leave knowing what to watch for.
- The few who need early treatment get it while the jaw is still growing.
- When full braces come later, the plan is built on years of records instead of one visit.
- For RPDO pediatric patients, rechecks can line up with the dentist's own notes from each cleaning.
Looking for a Pediatric Dentist Instead?
Patterson Avenue does not do cleanings, checkups, or fillings. If you were searching for a dentist on Patterson Avenue for your child, our Gaskins Road office is about three miles north, with three pediatric dentists, Virginia Medicaid accepted, and the same patient record Dr. Bibona uses.
Kids' checkups at Gaskins Road
Cleanings, sealants, and first visits from the first tooth through the teen years, a short drive up from Patterson.
Our West End officeOr Short Pump
Pediatric dentistry and orthodontics at the same West Broad Street address, handy for families who live farther out in western Henrico.
Our Short Pump officeOne record for both
Kids in braces keep their cleanings with their pediatric dentist, and both teams read the same notes. Nothing gets faxed across town.
Pediatric dentist in HenricoA note for adults in treatment: RPDO's general dental care is for children, so keep seeing your own dentist for cleanings while your braces or aligners do their work.
Find our Patterson Avenue office
Address
8503 Patterson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23229
On Patterson Avenue just east of Parham Road, about half a mile south of Regency. From I-64, take the Parham Road exit south.
Phone
Orthodontics: (804) 740-7281
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Other days | Call the orthodontics line |
Dr. Bibona sees patients here on Mondays and Wednesdays. On other days, call and we will find you a time here or at another RPDO orthodontic office.
Our other offices: Short Pump (pediatric and orthodontic), Mechanicsville (both), Midlothian (both), and West End (pediatric).
Neighborhoods near our Patterson Avenue office
Patterson Avenue runs straight through Tuckahoe, and most patients at this office live within about ten minutes of it, between River Road and Three Chopt Road, from the city line out toward Gaskins.
- Tuckahoe
- Regency
- Westhampton
- Maybeury
- Westham
- Mooreland Farms
- Canterbury
- River Road
- Near West End
Students at Douglas Freeman High School, Tuckahoe Middle, Collegiate, and Maybeury and Tuckahoe Elementary are a short drive away, and the office is easy to reach from I-64 at Parham Road. It is close to home for families in the 23229, 23226, 23238, and 23233 zip codes. Comparing orthodontists across the metro? Our orthodontist in Richmond, VA page lays out all four RPDO orthodontic offices.
Patterson Avenue is RPDO's orthodontics-only office. Families farther west often choose Short Pump, Hanover families use Mechanicsville, Chesterfield families use Midlothian, and kids' dental visits for this part of Henrico happen at Gaskins Road.
What RPDO families say
Google reviews from patients and parents across the practice.
See finished smiles in our smile gallery, or read more on our patient testimonials page.
Patterson Avenue orthodontic FAQs
The questions that come up most on the orthodontics line.
Where is the RPDO Patterson Avenue office?
It is at 8503 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, VA 23229, in the Tuckahoe area of Henrico County just east of Parham Road. Regency and Douglas Freeman High School are both about half a mile away, and the Parham Road exit off I-64 gets you close.
Is the Patterson Avenue office orthodontics only?
Yes. There are no pediatric or general dentistry appointments at this address. For your child's cleanings and checkups, our Gaskins Road office is about three miles north and uses the same patient record.
How much does an orthodontist in Henrico, VA charge for braces?
Most braces cases in the Richmond area fall between $3,000 and $7,000, and ceramic braces and clear aligners usually start a little higher. At RPDO, the fee quoted at the free consultation includes repair visits for broken brackets, the braces-off appointment, and the first set of retainers. Payment plans are available. What braces cost in Richmond.
Do I need a referral to see Dr. Bibona?
No. Anyone can book a free consultation directly, whether or not your family already comes to RPDO. If another dentist sent you, bring any recent X-rays and we will use them.
What age should my child first see an orthodontist?
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first check by age seven. Most children that age only need monitoring, and we will tell you if that is the case. Some benefit from a short phase of early treatment while the jaw is still growing.
Do you treat adults at Patterson Avenue?
Yes. Healthy teeth can move at any age, and ceramic braces, Invisalign, and Spark aligners keep treatment low-profile. Plan to keep seeing your own dentist for cleanings, since RPDO's general dental care is for children. Orthodontics for adults.
Should I get Invisalign or braces?
It depends on your bite and on how consistently the aligners will be worn, since they need to be in 20 to 22 hours a day. At the consultation, Dr. Bibona will tell you which options fit your case and why, including when braces are the better call.
What are the Patterson Avenue office hours?
Dr. Bibona sees patients here on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For other days, call (804) 740-7281 and we will find a time here or at another RPDO orthodontic office.
Does Medicaid cover braces?
Only in limited cases. Virginia Medicaid covers orthodontic treatment when a case meets the state's medical necessity criteria under Cardinal Care, and coverage is decided case by case. Our team can help you understand your options at the consultation.
What should I do if a bracket breaks or a wire pokes?
Call the orthodontics line at (804) 740-7281. Most breaks can wait for your next visit with a little orthodontic wax over the rough spot, and we will tell you if yours cannot. Repair visits are included in your treatment fee. Orthodontic emergency FAQs.
Now booking free consultations at Patterson Avenue
An orthodontics-only office in Tuckahoe with Dr. Kevin Bibona, early starts on Mondays and Wednesdays, and one written fee before treatment begins.
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