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Dr. Dominique Backus

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Dr. Dominique Backus

Dr. Dominique Backus is a caring professional orthodontist who extends warmth and concern to all that she meets.

She prides herself on treating people the way she would like to be treated…with respect, courtesy, and a personal relationship! The mission of our Orthodontic Team is to provide an outstanding orthodontic and personal experience in every possible way. We are committed to creating healthy beautiful smiles in a comfortable, friendly, and fun environment, while placing an emphasis on meticulous service and quality care for our entire Orthodontic Family. We consider it an honor and a privilege to serve our patients and their families with love, compassion, and ultimate respect.

03/24/2026

☀️ Out of office, Spring Break edition! 😎

Our office will be CLOSED Wednesday, March 25 – Friday, March 27. We’ll be back and ready to see your smiles on Monday, March 30 at 7:30 AM!

If you need us while we’re out, you can still call or text 205.944.9809 📲

Wishing all of our patients a fun, relaxing Spring Break filled with sunshine, sweet treats (braces friendly, of course), and lots of smiles! 💛

03/17/2026

Three years of Emily = three years of keeping us on track, our patients taken care of, and our days running smoother than ever 🤩

Our rockstar patient care & scheduling queen hit her 3-year anniversary yesterday… and just to make it extra memorable, we even got a random March snow flurry ❄️ (because of course we did 😂)

Emily, we are so lucky to have you as the heart of our front desk and the friendly voice everyone loves. Cheers to you, all you do, and many more years ahead! ❤️

03/14/2026

We love supporting our local Kiwanis Club of Homewood- Mountain Brook ! Make sure to stop by Homewood Public Library, Homewood, AL tomorrow morning from 7 am - 11 am for some of the best pancakes in town! 🥞☕️☀️

03/02/2026

Help us wish our girl, Mak, a VERY happy birthday! 🥳✨ Rockstar ortho assistant AND a brand new fiancée 💍 — what a year already! Mak, thank you keeping our days running smoothly, our patients smiling, and our team laughing. We’re so lucky to have her on our side (and chairside 😉). We hope this birthday kicks off your best year yet! 🤍

02/25/2026

We had to jump on this trend for a little Backus Smiles roll call… 🥁❤️

02/24/2026

Braces as a teen but your teeth had other plans after the retainer “retired”? 😅 Good news — you don’t have to start all the way over! Our limited clear aligner treatment is perfect for fine-tuning shifts, fixing minor crowding, and getting your smile back to where it used to be (or even better). 🙌 It’s never too late for a little smile comeback. Call or text us today to schedule your complimentary consultation and let’s get things back in line! 📲 205.879.0557

02/16/2026

From “before” to ✨WOW✨

We had some big goals for this smile:
✔️ Correct the midlines
✔️ Decrease overjet
✔️ Reduce that deep bite
✔️ Eliminate crowding
✔️ Consolidate spaces
✔️ Expand the maxillary arch

And look at that AFTER 👏 Balanced midlines, a healthier bite, beautifully aligned teeth, and a confident smile that says it all. This is why we love what we do!

Braces aren’t just about straight teeth — they’re about function, harmony, and long-term health… with a little smile magic along the way. 🤩

02/11/2026

Thank you so much for your continued support — it truly means the world to us! We ❤️ HWD! Voting link ➡️ https://www.homewoodlife.com/magazine/homewoods-best-of-the-best-2026!

02/04/2026

Happy Birthday, Madison! 🎉🎂 We are so lucky to celebrate you! As our Treatment Coordinator, you play such a huge role in our practice—your kindness, organization, and genuine care for our patients do not go unnoticed. You keep everything running smoothly and bring so much positivity to our team every single day. We are beyond grateful for all that you do and for the heart you put into Backus Smiles. We hope your birthday is as amazing as you are! We love YOU!

01/16/2026

A bittersweet day! Our girl Kendyll is heading off to dental school! She’s been such a huge part of Backus Smiles over the past few years, and we’ve been so lucky (and very spoiled!) to have her on our team. On top of it all, she just got ENGAGED! 🤍 Help us wish Kendyll all the luck in this exciting new chapter—we can’t wait to see your story unfold. We love you! ✨🦷💍

01/14/2026

A day of celebration at Backus Smiles! 🎉❤️

Help us wish Maryssa a VERY happy birthday and a happy 3-year work anniversary! 🥳 We are so lucky to have you on our team. Your positivity, hard work, and dedication do not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for everything you do for our patients and our office. We hope your day is as amazing as you are!

And let’s give a BIG cheer for Madison as she celebrates her 4-year work anniversary and transitions into her new role as Treatment Coordinator! 👏🎊 We are so proud of you and excited to watch you step into this next chapter. Your growth, leadership, and commitment to our patients truly shine, and we can’t wait to see all the great things you accomplish in this role.

We are so thankful for both of you and are lucky to have you as part of the Backus Smiles family!

12/29/2025

Double the smiles, double the luck! 🎉 Congrats to these two cutie sisters on winning our New Year’s basket. We hope everyone has a wonderful New Year celebration! Our office will be closed starting 12/31 and will reopen on 1/5/2026 - we can’t wait to see you all in 2026! 🥳✨👯‍♀️

Address

3507 Old Montgomery Highway
Birmingham, AL
35209

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 4:30pm

Website

http://backusbraces.com/

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