Your Chattanooga Orthodontist
Meet Cheryl Aldridge, DMD, MS
Dr. Cheryl Aldridge found her passion for orthodontics and began practicing in Lexington, Kentucky. She is originally from Chesterfield, SC, but fell in love with Chattanooga when she moved to the area and worked to become the owner of Greater Chattanooga Orthodontics.
Education & Experience
- Furman University – Bachelor of Science
- Medical University of South Carolina – Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD)
- University of Kentucky – Master of Science in Orthodontics
- University of Kentucky – Certificate in Orthodontics
Outside of the Office
Dr. Aldridge enjoys staying active outside the office through fitness and outdoor adventures. Whether playing volleyball on the beach or skiing down snowy slopes, she’s always up for something fun.
She loves practicing speaking Spanish with her patients and hopes to become fluent one day. During college, she studied abroad in Madrid and took multiple Spanish courses.
Outside of work, Dr. Aldridge enjoys spending time with her fiancé, Jeremy, and her two Yorkies, Poppy and Oliver. She also loves reading science fiction and historical fiction novels and spending time in the kitchen cooking new recipes.
Why Orthodontics?
“I never wanted to smile as a child and was bullied because of the way my teeth looked. I used to cover my mouth for pictures, and my self-esteem was severely affected by my teeth. My mother worked for a general dentist so I was fortunate enough to get braces. Orthodontic treatment changed my life, and I have way more confidence in my appearance and life. I love to improve the lives of all of my patients.”
Giving Back to the Community
At Greater Chattanooga Orthodontics, we believe everyone deserves a smile they love so they can feel confident being their best self. As part of our commitment to giving back to the community, we accept Medicaid to help make orthodontic care more accessible for local families.