Dr. Anne Marie Payne is a highly skilled and compassionate orthodontist with 14 years of experience creating beautiful, confident smiles. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Kentucky, graduating summa cum laude, before attending the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, where she ranked among the top ten in her class and was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the national dental honor society.

Driven by a passion for orthodontics, Dr. Payne pursued advanced training at the University of Colorado, completing her master’s degree and orthodontic residency in 2010. She remains at the forefront of her field as an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Southern Association of Orthodontists, and the North Carolina Association of Orthodontists.

Dr. Payne’s dedication to excellence has earned her practice the prestigious Best Orthodontist title in the local Normy Awards an impressive nine times. She is committed to providing the highest quality orthodontic care, using the latest technology and personalized treatment plans to help patients achieve their best smiles.

Outside of her practice, Dr. Payne enjoys spending quality time with her husband, Andrew, and their two children, Everett and Juliet.