Summary

Dr. James A. Leithead, Jr., is a Board-Certified orthodontist. He completed his undergraduate studies at Louisiana State University – Baton Rouge and proceeded to further his education by attaining his Doctor of Dental Surgery and Orthodontics Residency at Louisiana State University- New Orleans. During his time with Louisiana State University, Dr. Leithead was a member of the C.E. Kells Honor Society and received the International College of Dentistry Award. Dr. Leithead’s outstanding credentials combined with his naturally gifted perception of beauty and genuine concern for his patients make him an exceptional orthodontist with over 40 years of clinical experience. It is Dr. Leithead’s greatest goal to provide his patients with the kind of orthodontic care he would want for his own family. His professional affiliations include the American Association of Orthodontists (Life member), American Dental Association, Southwest District Dental Association, Louisiana Dental Association and Louisiana Association of Orthodontists. In his spare time Dr. Leithead is an avid runner and has completed a total of seven marathons! He also enjoys participating in yearly church sponsored dental mission trips to Honduras and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.
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Quick Facts

  • 4
  • 4 insurance plans accepted
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 5 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. James Leithead Jr has 5 locations

James A Leithead Jr Dds

615 W College StLake Charles, LA 70605

James A Leithead Jr Dds

310 N Louise StJennings, LA 70546

Lovett Dental - Beaumont

4105 Dowlen RdBeaumont, TX 77706

Lovett Dental - Beaumont

4105 Dowlen Rd Ste ABeaumont, TX 77706

Dr. James Leithead Jr

3214 Portrush DrLake Charles, LA 70605

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OrthodonticsDentistryDentistryDentistry
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.7 
14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Lake Charles , LALake Charles , LASulphur , LALake Charles , LA
Med School: L.S.U School of Dentistry
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Leithead Jr

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • Peoples Health
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Leithead Jr has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Leithead Jr has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Aligners
  • Braces
  • Cross Bite
  • Crowding
  • Dentistry
  • Open Bite
  • Overbite
  • Space Maintainers
  • Underbite

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