If you or your child can potentially benefit from orthodontic treatment, simply call our office, send us an e-mail or fill out or appointment request form online. We will be happy to…

Orthodontic treatment can be successful at any age. Everyone wants a beautiful and healthy smile. Twenty to twenty five percent of orthodontic patients today are adults.

Phase I, or early interceptive treatment, is limited orthodontic treatment (i.e. expander or partial braces) before all the permanent teeth have erupted. Such treatment can occur between the ages of six and…

There may be an adjustment period when you’re playing an instrument or a contact sport. However, wearing braces won’t stop you from participating in school or other activities. Ask your orthodontist about…

Every patient is different and responds to treatment differently. Some treatment times can be as little as six months or as long as 30 months. On average, standard orthodontic treatment with braces…

The placement of bands and brackets on your teeth does not hurt. Once your braces are placed and connected with the arch-wires you may feel some soreness of your teeth for one…

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends an orthodontic screening at age 7. By this age, several permanent teeth in most children have erupted, allowing us to effectively evaluate your orthodontic condition. Occasionally,…

No, it is not. Many of our patients are referred by their family dentist, yet many other patients take the initiative to schedule an examination themselves.

Crooked teeth are harder to clean and maintain. A bad bite can also cause abnormal wear on tooth surfaces, difficulty speaking, and possibly joint problems (TMJ). There can also be a psychological…

A dentist who graduates from a specialty program becomes an orthodontic specialist is eligible to become board certified through the voluntary examination process of The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO). Involvement in…