Korch Orthodontics serves Hummelstown from our Hershey office at 357 West Governor Road, an 8 minute drive straight down US-322. We treat children, teens and adults with braces and clear aligners. Your first exam is free. Call (717) 533-7400.
Hummelstown is the closest town to our office, and the drive is genuinely short: 8 minutes, 3.1 miles, almost all of it on one road.
If you leave East Main Street and follow it onto US-322 toward Hershey, you are most of the way here. That is the same corridor that carries traffic from Hummelstown through Hershey and on toward Harrisburg, and our office sits directly on it.
Dr. Korch has practiced in this area since 1998. Because this is a single doctor practice, Dr. Susan Korch plans your treatment and sees you at every appointment.
Dr. Korch is passionate about creating confident smiles through a blend of clinical expertise, modern technology, and individualized care. Her dedication to excellence ensures patients in Hummelstown receive the highest quality orthodontic experience.
8 minutes. 3.1 miles. Follow East Main Street east out of town, where it joins US-322, and continue toward Hershey. We are on West Governor Road, shortly after you cross Swatara Creek.
Free parking is directly at the door.
Hummelstown families sometimes tell us they expected the drive to feel longer. Three miles is close enough that a mid-afternoon appointment does not eat the whole afternoon.
Traditional braces usually mean returning every four to eight weeks. Most of those visits take 20 to 30 minutes.
We check many patients remotely instead. Dental Monitoring and Korch Cam let you scan your teeth at home with your phone; we review the scan and message you back. Virtual Treatment lets you start with a consultation before you even drive here.
Eight minutes is not a hardship. But for a family with two children in treatment and one car, fewer trips still add up.
Hummelstown is a borough of about 4,500 people in Dauphin County, the same county as our office.
Most of the children we treat from Hummelstown attend schools in the Lower Dauphin School District, which is headquartered in the borough itself and covers roughly 89 square miles across Hummelstown and the surrounding townships. We schedule around district calendars where we can, and we offer before and after school appointments.
The borough’s historic Main Street business district and Indian Echo Caverns, three miles west of Hershey off US-322, are the landmarks most people use to place the town. The Caverns sit on the same road that brings you to us.
One thing worth being straight about: there is an orthodontic office in Hummelstown itself. If proximity is your only consideration, that may suit you better. What we offer is a single orthodontist who handles your whole case, technology that reduces how often you need to come in, and a published fee range. Compare on that, not on three miles.
Dr. Susan Korch is a highly trained orthodontist dedicated to helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles. Known for her warm approach, clinical precision, and commitment to individualized care, she provides advanced orthodontic treatment for children, teens, and adults in the Hummelstown community.
Dr. Korch earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh, completed her orthodontic residency at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, and holds a Master of Science in Oral Biology. She maintains active membership in the American Association of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, and the Harrisburg Area Dental Society, ensuring her skillset remains aligned with the latest developments in orthodontics and facial growth sciences.
In her practice, Dr. Korch uses advanced and highly precise orthodontic technology to deliver comfortable, efficient, and predictable results. Her treatment philosophy focuses on customizing every plan to support long-term oral health and natural facial balance.
Treatment runs about $3,500 for limited treatment to $9,000 for more complex cases, with your exact fee set at your free exam and given to you in writing.
Your fee covers records and X-rays, appliances, every visit and adjustment, and one set of retainers. We offer interest-free in-house financing administered through OrthoBanc®, a full payment discount, a family discount, and FSA and HSA eligibility. We verify your insurance and file claims for you.
Our orthodontic services in Hummelstown include braces, clear aligners such as Spark, early orthodontic treatment, teen orthodontics, adult orthodontic care, retainers, and digital treatment planning. Each treatment is thoughtfully tailored to your unique needs, helping you achieve a healthy, confident smile with comfort and efficiency.
Early (Phase I) treatment helps guide jaw development and create space for incoming teeth. Addressing concerns at a younger age can simplify future treatment and support healthy, long-term outcomes.
It’s never too late to improve your smile. Adult orthodontic treatment is tailored to your goals and lifestyle, with discreet options and efficient treatment plans designed to enhance both function and appearance.
Our orthodontic treatments create beautiful, long-lasting improvements that help Hummelstown patients feel more confident every day.
Explore real transformations and discover how braces, Spark Clear Aligners, and other advanced treatments have improved smiles and bite function over time.
Choosing the right orthodontist and the right treatment can feel overwhelming. These FAQs address common questions patients in and around Hummelstown often ask when planning their orthodontic care, helping you feel confident and informed before your first visit.
Most take 20 to 30 minutes, so from Hummelstown the appointment is often shorter than the errand you run afterwards. Your first exam is the long one, at about an hour, because it includes records, X-rays and a full conversation about options.
A fair question, and eight minutes is not much of a drive either way, so it should come down to the treatment rather than the distance. What we would point to is the technology: digital scanning instead of impressions, computer-guided bracket placement, and remote monitoring that replaces many routine visits entirely. Come and see both, and choose on what you are shown.
Yes. An evaluation around age seven lets us see how the jaw is developing while there is still growth to guide. Many children need nothing at that point beyond a check every year or so, and knowing that early is worth the visit.
Yes. Clear aligners are removable and most people will not notice them. Clear ceramic braces are another option if aligners are not right for your case.
Lower Dauphin, which is based in the borough. We schedule around the school day where we can and offer appointments before and after school hours.
Let’s talk about your smile goals and find the perfect treatment plan for you. Book your visit or start with a quick virtual consultation - whichever you prefer!
