Westland families often ask us two things before anything else: how long the drive is, and whether a busy school-and-sports schedule can handle orthodontic visits. The short answers are "about 11 minutes" and "yes," and the rest of this page fills in the details.
At Plymouth Orthodontics, Dr. Cynthia Fee, Dr. Nicole Wright and Dr. Nic Shirey welcome patients from all corners of Westland, from the Hines Park neighborhoods in the north to the areas south of Michigan Avenue.
From Westland City Hall on Warren Road, our office at 9416 S. Main St., Suite 111, Plymouth is about 5 miles away, roughly an 11-minute drive without traffic. Most drivers head west on Warren Road, turn north on Morton Taylor Road, and finish on Main Street. That figure starts at City Hall, so homes farther east will add some time.
Most of the city attends Wayne-Westland Community Schools, while the northern part of Westland is in Livonia Public Schools. Smaller pieces in the southeast belong to the Romulus and Taylor districts. If your child receives special education services, we can work around those schedules and talk with the school team at your request.
Wayne-Westland runs K-5 elementaries, 6-8 middle schools and a 9-12 high school in the city, plus the William D. Ford Career-Technical Center.
Wayne-Westland elementary schools (K-5)
Wayne-Westland middle and high schools
Livonia Public Schools buildings in Westland
A good rule of thumb from the AAO is a first check-up by age 7. In Westland that's usually second grade, years before middle school, when braces become common.
We offer Phase 1 Treatment for children who need early guidance, plus Braces and Invisalign for teens and adults. Not every child needs early treatment, and we'll tell you plainly when watching and waiting is the better choice.
Westland is known for its parks. The Wayne County Hines Park corridor runs through the north end of the city with bike paths and wildlife, and the Westland Historical Park preserves the city's Octagon House. Westland itself is fairly young as a city, formed in 1966 from the old Nankin Township.
The first visit is a complimentary initial exam. Our doctors check the teeth and bite, explain what they see, and share costs if treatment is recommended. Ask about Finance & Insurance, then Schedule a Consultation when it suits you.
