Sponsor Spotlight: Downtown Dental & Orthodontics

Ask any one of our U16 Boys what it takes to compete, and you’ll hear the same things: show up, work hard, back each other up. Turns out a great local business runs on the same playbook — and we found one right downtown.

When Downtown Dental & Orthodontics signed on to support our team this season, they put it simply: “Healthy smiles and healthy communities go hand in hand.” That’s the kind of sponsor we’re proud to introduce — so let’s pull back the curtain on the people keeping Vernon families smiling.

More Than a Dental Office — They’re Your Neighbours

Right in the heart of downtown Vernon, Dr. Kris Currie and the Downtown Dental & Orthodontics team look after smiles of every age — from a child’s very first checkup to a full smile makeover, and everything in between. It’s all-under-one-roof family dentistry, built around your comfort.

What stands out the moment you walk in is the feel of the place. Friendly faces, a comfortable space, and a team that treats you like a neighbour, not a number. In their words: “We’re more than a dental office — we’re your neighbours.” For a busy Vernon family, that matters.

Why They’re in Our Corner

Plenty of businesses could write a cheque. Downtown Dental wanted to back something they believe in. As they told us, supporting youth basketball “helps local kids stay active, build confidence, and develop lifelong skills through teamwork and sportsmanship.”

That lines up almost perfectly with what ACE stands for — Attitude, Confidence, Effort. A confident kid on the court and a confident smile aren’t so different, and a team that has your back feels a lot like a dental office that does too. We’re grateful they chose to invest in our players and our community.

Care That Fits a Busy Family’s Schedule

Here’s where Downtown Dental does something genuinely different. They pair Invisalign® clear aligners with DentalMonitoring technology, so your treatment can be tracked remotely through a few simple smartphone scans.

What does that mean for you? Fewer trips to the office, more flexibility around practices, school, and work, and the confidence of knowing your smile is being watched every step of the way. For a teen athlete, it’s a bonus — clear aligners mean straightening a smile without metal brackets getting in the way of the game.

Healthy Smiles, Built to Last

Whether you’re overdue for a checkup or thinking about transforming your smile, the goal at Downtown Dental is the same: lasting oral health, with care you can trust. They lean on the latest technology to make treatment easier and more convenient, but it’s the people — and the personal touch — that bring families back.

New patients are always welcome, and the whole family can be seen under one roof. That’s a real win when you’re juggling game schedules and everything else life throws at you.

Thank You, Downtown Dental

Sponsors like Downtown Dental & Orthodontics are the reason our U16 Boys can train, travel, and compete. When a local business steps up for local kids, the whole community gets stronger — and that’s exactly what they’ve done.

So next time your family needs a dentist, or you’ve been thinking about Invisalign, give the team that backs our athletes a chance to earn your smile. Let them know ACE Hoops sent you.

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