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Dr. Stephen Griffin Alvis DDS

Orthodontist

119 University Blvd Suite D Harrisonburg VA, 22801

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Dr. Stephen Alvis practices Orthodontics in Harrisonburg, VA. Comprehensive orthodontic treatment includes metal wires that are inserted into orthodontic brackets, which can be made from stainless steel or a more aesthetic ceramic material. The wires interact with the brackets to move teeth into desired positions. Being advanced in the field, Dr. Alvis may also use Invisalign or other aligner trays that have been designed to align a patients? smile. As an orthodontist, Dr. Alvis must recognize various characteristics of a malocclusion or dentofacial deformity, define the nature of the problem, including the etiology if possible, and design a treatment strategy based on the specific needs and desires of the patient.

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Dr. Stephen Alvis, DDS

119 University Blvd Suite D -
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
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SENTARA RMH MEDICAL CENTERl

2010 HEALTH CAMPUS DRIVE HARRISONBURG VA 22801

Head southeast on University Boulevard 1106 ft
Turn right onto Reservoir Street 1.5 mi
Turn right onto Health Campus Drive 449 ft
Turn left 674 ft
Turn left 73 ft
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AUGUSTA HEALTHl

78 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE FISHERSVILLE VA 22939

Head northwest on University Boulevard 5040 ft
Make a slight left onto Oak Hill Drive 396 ft
Turn right onto Forest Hill Road 627 ft
Turn right onto Port Republic Road (VA 253) 696 ft
Take the ramp on the left 1010 ft
Merge left onto I 81 23.1 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards US 250: Staunton 1288 ft
Turn left onto Jefferson Highway (US 250) 1.9 mi
Turn right onto Goose Creek Road (SR 640) 2.1 mi
Turn left onto Medical Center Drive 646 ft
Turn right onto Medical Center Circle 742 ft
Turn left onto Medical Center Drive 424 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

PAGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INCl

200 MEMORIAL DRIVE LURAY VA 22835

Head southeast on University Boulevard 4887 ft
Turn left onto East Market Street (US 33) 2418 ft
Take the ramp on the right 1418 ft
Merge left onto I 81 17.1 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards US 211 1381 ft
Turn right onto West Old Cross Road (US 211) 4713 ft
Turn right onto East Lee Highway (US 211) 11.8 mi
Turn right onto West Main Street (US 211 Business) 4556 ft
Turn right onto Memorial Drive 485 ft
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