Columbia Orthodontics in Hermiston has expanded and moved to a new location to make room for more equipment and to better serve dental customers.

Orthodontists Dr. Jim Bickler and Dr. Jim West have practiced together in Hermiston for two years, and now the dental duo and their staff have moved their business to 650 N. First St., Suite C.

Bickler and West have worked together since 2003, with offices in Hood River and The Dalles, and opened their office in Hermiston in 2011.

Were doing all the orthodontics that you standardly see on teenagers, Bickler said. You work with adults and kids. We always welcome families coming in.

Both graduates of Oregon Health and Science University, the men have been planning to expand their former space of about 1,200 square feet from the start.

The new office measures about 2,400 square feet and has both a separate waiting room and exam room. The space also allows for a state-of-the-art 3-D-imaging system purchased by West and Bickler. West said the $100,000 new equipment replaces two-dimensional tools.

Its pretty slick, West said of the equipment. It does complete jaw and mouth renditions of the patient.

The orthodontists perform TMJ treatment, install braces and invisible aligners and other procedures in a relaxed setting.

By the end of the process, they are totally relaxed, Bickler said.

West said first-time consultations and 3-D imaging are free, and referrals are not required. For more information, call 541-567-0102.