About Us

Our Mission

At Bradenton Orthodontics, we are passionate about transforming lives by creating beautiful, healthy smiles. Our mission is to provide personalized, high-quality orthodontic care that empowers patients to feel confident in their smiles and their oral health.

We aim to make every visit a positive experience by combining cutting-edge technology with a warm, welcoming environment. Whether you're young or young at heart, we are committed to helping you achieve your smile goals with care and precision.

Our History

Bradenton Orthodontics is the continuation of Tinsworth Orthodontics (Dr. Steven Tinsworth) and we have created beautiful smiles for over 50 years!

Dr. Mihai

Approach

Dr. Mihai believes every smile deserves a personalized approach. Whether you’re coming in for a simple alignment or a complex case, his focus is always on building trust and delivering results with care, clarity, and consistency.

Credentials

Dr. Mihai earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Texas - Permian Basin. He went on to receive his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree from New York University College of Dentistry, followed by a Master’s Degree in Orthodontics from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Using his world-class training, he treats everything from simple to complex orthodontic cases.

Personal

Outside the office, Dr. Mihai enjoys spending time with his wife, Sarah, and their two kids, Luca and Mia. Whether he’s playing sports or exploring the outdoors, family time and community connection always come first.

Meet the Smile Squad

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Get to know the team!

Dr. Mihai

About Me

If you had to describe yourself in 3 words, what would they be?
Caring, ambitious, well-rounded.

What are some of your hobbies?
Going to the gym, car projects, house/office projects.

What's your idea of the perfect day off?
Going to the beach with my family.

What's one thing people may be surprised to learn about you?
I love gardening.

Personality

What's one tip you'd give every braces patient?
Treat your braces like VIPs—keep them sparkling clean so your smile shines bright the day they come off!

What's your go-to coffee (or tea) order?
Venti iced chai tea latte with whole milk :)

What song always gets you dancing?
Queen - I want it all

If you weren't in orthodontics, what would you be doing?
I would be a car mechanic.

Fun

What's your hidden talent?
That I can fix almost anything.

Are you a morning person or a night owl?
Both - you don't get much sleep with 2 children and a business to run.

Beach day or hiking trail?
Beach day all day every day.

What's your favorite thing to do in Bradenton on the weekend?
Taking the kids to sports, then trying out new restaurants.

Favorite local restaurant or coffee shop?
Oak and Stone

Get to Know Me

Dogs, cats, or… reptiles?
Reptiles - when they are outside of my house.

Favorite movie of all time?
Fast and Furious (yes, all 10 of them).

If you could have dinner with any celebrity, who would it be?
Jason Statham

What's one food you could eat every day?
Salad - so many combination options!

What's the last show you binge-watched?
The Walking Dead

Just for Laughs

What's your orthodontic superpower?
Turning every smile into it's best version yet.

Describe yourself in 3 emojis.
🤓🛠️🪥

What's your favorite "dad joke" or pun?
What's an Orthodontist's favorite appointment time? (Answer - 2:30 - tooth-hurtee lol)

Selena

About Me

If you had to describe yourself in 3 words, what would they be?
Mommy, overachiever, talkative.

What are some of your hobbies?
Gym

What's your idea of the perfect day off?
Home with nothing to do.

What's one thing people may be surprised to learn about you?
I am a native Floridian - born and raised.

Personality

What's one tip you'd give every braces patient?
Chew with your molars and wear your rubber bands.

What's your go-to coffee (or tea) order?
Vanilla and caramel iced coffee.

What song always gets you dancing?
Old school Tejano music.

If you weren't in orthodontics, what would you be doing?
General dentistry.

Fun

What's your hidden talent?
Hair stylist.

Are you a morning person or a night owl?
Neither -__-

Beach day or hiking trail?
Both

What's your favorite thing to do in Bradenton on the weekend?
Hooters :)

Favorite local restaurant or coffee shop?
Hooters :)

Get to Know Me

Dogs, cats, or… reptiles?
All animals

Favorite movie of all time?
The notebook

What's one food you could eat every day?
Wings, tacos, pizza.

What's the last show you binge-watched?
All American

Just for Laughs

What's your orthodontic superpower?
Helping patients sign up for Orthodontic treatment.

Describe yourself in 3 emojis.
🤠🌻🦷

What's your favorite "dad joke" or pun?
What do you call a happy rancher? (Answer - a jolly rancher)

Angie

About Me

If you had to describe yourself in 3 words, what would they be?
Funny, optimistic, minds my own business.

What are some of your hobbies?
Eating, shopping.

What's your idea of the perfect day off?
Sleeping in or breakfast with my bf.

What's one thing people may be surprised to learn about you?
I can keep a secret forever.

Personality

What's one tip you'd give every braces patient?
Wear your rubber bands and retainers.

What's your go-to coffee (or tea) order?
Iced cinnamon dolce latte.

What song always gets you dancing?
Anything reggaeton or Rauw Alejandro.

If you weren't in orthodontics, what would you be doing?
General dentistry.

Fun

What's your hidden talent?
I can be quiet for a long time.

Are you a morning person or a night owl?
Maybe both?

Beach day or hiking trail?
Hiking trail.

What's your favorite thing to do in Bradenton on the weekend?
Shopping or hiking preserves.

Favorite local restaurant or coffee shop?
Pho street

Get to Know Me

Dogs, cats, or… reptiles?
Cats always

Favorite movie of all time?
Nightmare before Christmas

If you could have dinner with any celebrity, who would it be?
Salma Hayek (need her skin care routine) or Kali Uchis.

What's one food you could eat every day?
Enchiladas or tacos.

What's the last show you binge-watched?
Baddies

Just for Laughs

What's your orthodontic superpower?
I am very fast at making retainers.

Describe yourself in 3 emojis.
🍓🥱💅

What's your favorite "dad joke" or pun?
What kind of shoes do frogs wear? (Answer: open toad sandals)

Sheila

About Me

If you had to describe yourself in 3 words, what would they be?
Caring, passionate, confident.

What are some of your hobbies?
Going for walks.

What's your idea of the perfect day off?
Going to the beach and being with family.

What's one thing people may be surprised to learn about you?
That I like cooking.

Personality

What's one tip you'd give every braces patient?
Eat well before you get your braces on.

What's your go-to coffee (or tea) order?
Iced shaken espresso

What song always gets you dancing?
Anything Bad Bunny

If you weren't in orthodontics, what would you be doing?
General dentistry

Fun

What's your hidden talent?
Cooking

Are you a morning person or a night owl?
Night owl

Beach day or hiking trail?
Beach day

What's your favorite thing to do in Bradenton on the weekend?
Go to the beach and go to dinner

Favorite local restaurant or coffee shop?
Mr and Mrs Crab

Get to Know Me

Dogs, cats, or… reptiles?
Dogs

Favorite movie of all time?
Titanic

If you could have dinner with any celebrity, who would it be?
Bad Bunny

What's one food you could eat every day?
Sandwiches, salads, tacos

What's the last show you binge-watched?
Love Island

Just for Laughs

What's your orthodontic superpower?
Helping patients pick a color.

Describe yourself in 3 emojis.
🍒🏖️🎵

What's your favorite "dad joke" or pun?
How to bees get to school? (Answer: on the school buzz)

Let’s build the smile of your dreams together!!

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