Androscoggin Orthodontics

Androscoggin Orthodontics If you are looking for a fun, friendly staff to meet your orthodontic needs then Androscoggin Orthodontics is the place to be. Hope to see you soon!

Welcome to the office of Dr. Thomas Bauer! We look forward to meeting you and/or your child and want to make visits to our office comfortable and rewarding experiences. Our goals are to treat all patients as we ourselves would like to be treated and do our utmost to provide quality care. We strive to be versed in the latest technology and attend many continuing educations courses to stay current.

Our friendly staff is well trained and many have had orthodontic treatment or have had children who received orthodontic treatment in this office. We will help you with all the steps of treatment and work with your insurance company. If you would like additional information, or a free consultation please don't hesitate to contact us at (207) 784-8587 or email us at tbauer@androscogginortho.com

Your friendly neighborhood orthodontic team: a small group with a personal touch!Plus, one last photo without the bald g...
04/15/2026

Your friendly neighborhood orthodontic team: a small group with a personal touch!

Plus, one last photo without the bald guy in the middle. 😆

Yesterday I asked a young patient to "bite down" so I could evaluate her occlusion during a routine appointment.She coun...
04/07/2026

Yesterday I asked a young patient to "bite down" so I could evaluate her occlusion during a routine appointment.

She countered with a detailed argument about why she is actually "biting up", since the lower jaw actually swings upward to chew! 😄

Let's all try to approach our day with optimism, glasses half full, and "biting up"!

Spring is coming!

Dr. Bauer has successfully renewed board certification through the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO), affirming a con...
03/10/2026

Dr. Bauer has successfully renewed board certification through the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO), affirming a continued commitment to excellence in patient care and professional development. Originally certified in 2017, Dr. Bauer has once again demonstrated advanced clinical expertise by completing the ABO’s voluntary renewal process. This reaffirms his dedication to upholding the highest standards in orthodontics and staying current with the latest advances in the field.

Due to the incoming nor'easter, we are closing early today! We'll call to reschedule the afternoon.
02/23/2026

Due to the incoming nor'easter, we are closing early today! We'll call to reschedule the afternoon.

According to a 2023 study by Kravitz et al., 17.2% of clear aligner patients had to switch to braces to achieve adequate...
02/07/2026

According to a 2023 study by Kravitz et al., 17.2% of clear aligner patients had to switch to braces to achieve adequate results (in our office, I would put that number at 20-30%). The average clear aligner treatment plan required 2.5 revisions to achieve adequate results, which means that half the time, patients went through the process three times. Oh and by the way, the average clear aligner treatment time went more than 5 months longer than expected.

Clear aligners have their place in orthodontics. After all, we offer them at Androscoggin Orthodontics! But before we start wrapping little blue gift boxes of aligners for you, it's good to get sound advice on whether they will work for you!

P.S. we make them ourselves to control costs, so if you do need to make the switch to braces, we won't upcharge you for it.😀

We are used to seeing a surge of broken braces after Halloween and Christmas, but jeezum! This year we've seen a bunch!...
01/30/2026

We are used to seeing a surge of broken braces after Halloween and Christmas, but jeezum! This year we've seen a bunch!

Please remember the dietary restrictions we have in place when in treatment:

BAD: gum!!!
WORSE: hard, crunchy, sticky, chewy foods
WORST: we'll let you guess...just don't take your braces for granite!🤣

Sometimes there's no negotiating with winter in Maine!We don't think it is worth the risk or hassle for patients to come...
01/25/2026

Sometimes there's no negotiating with winter in Maine!

We don't think it is worth the risk or hassle for patients to come in tomorrow, so for your safety we will be closed on Monday.

We'll be in touch to reschedule your appointment to a time that works for you!

After several years of equipment upgrades and facility remodeling, we have a modern and professional clinic that you wil...
01/21/2026

After several years of equipment upgrades and facility remodeling, we have a modern and professional clinic that you will enjoy coming back to for your appointments!

One of our final touches was installed just yesterday: a new sign out front!

I feel cold just looking at this picture, taken this morning!🥶

Dear Patients and Families,As early as next week, we will have a contractor finishing the siding on the outside of the b...
05/22/2025

Dear Patients and Families,

As early as next week, we will have a contractor finishing the siding on the outside of the building! It's been a long time coming, because as many of you know, it's not easy to get a contractor these days! I'm sure this work will be noisy and disruptive, so thank you for your understanding.

Additionally, we will have a separate contractor finishing the interior of the entryway. Although the interior work will not be performed during patient care, you may find that there is fully assembled staging to avoid when you arrive at your appointment!

I want to thank my kids for being my weekend helpers! Maddy always served as a counterweight when I hoisted the windows up (kind of like a belay system), and Hayden helped a lot with installation and clean up. Additionally, I would not have been able to put the right window in (high off the ground) without the help of Dr. Tom Pastor at Wilson Stream Family Dentistry! Thank you Dr. Pastor!😃

07/01/2024

Dear Patients and Families,

Thank you to our Western Maine patients for your support these past ten years!

Unfortunately, I have decided that Androscoggin Orthodontics will no longer be travelling to Norway after August of this year. We will continue to work in Auburn as usual.

I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause!

04/08/2024

Hi everyone, it seems that we are unable to receive calls at the Auburn office. We are working the issue and will be back up ASAP! Thanks for your patience!

04/03/2024

Dear Patients and Families,

When we first moved to Maine, I used to underestimate the impact of snowstorms. Not anymore! It's just not worth the risk driving in it.

We will be closed tomorrow. Everyone has already been rescheduled. Thanks for understanding!😀

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1 Willow Run
Auburn, ME
04210

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm

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+12077848587

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Welcome to the office of Dr. Thomas J. Bauer!

Thank you for your interest in Androscoggin Orthodontics. We look forward to meeting you, and want to make your visits to our office both comfortable and rewarding. Our goals are to treat all patients as we ourselves would like to be treated, and to do our utmost to provide quality orthodontic care. We strive to be versed in the latest technology and attend many continuing education courses to stay current. Our friendly staff is well-trained, and happy to assist you along your journey to a new smile!

If you would like additional information, or a no-cost consultation, please don't hesitate to contact us at (207) 784-8587 or via email at frontdesk@androscogginortho.com.