A Philosophy of Practice

Our orthodontic philosophy is one of early recognition and prevention of malocclusions in children. Developing orthodontic problems may be observed at an early age and interceptive orthodontic treatment can minimize the total time for wearing braces and thus save cost in the long run.

Early treatment (prior to the eruption of all permanent teeth) allows the orthodontist to work with the growing face, teeth and jaws and gives the best opportunity for keeping all the teeth. Our goal is to maintain permanent teeth whenever possible. Certainly, there are cases where tooth removal is prudent, but we find that giving Mother Nature a little help early on often allows for the most beautiful "natural" alignment of the teeth and jaws.

Areas of Special Interest

Adult Orthodontics

Invisible braces for adults and teens is one area of orthodontics that excites us. The ceramic brackets that we use are clear and do not discolor as did the plastics of years past. Removeable braces are another option for active adults who always wanted their teeth straightened. It's never too late!

TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction)

Jaw joint problems are of special interest in our office. We routinely work with other dentists and physicians in a multi-disciplined approach to the once-baffling symptoms of pain, popping and clicking joints.