We strongly believe in the power of orthodontics to change lives, but how we get there is up to you. We want you to know that you have options. Whether it is the timing of your treatment or the tools we use to get there, we carefully tailor your patient experience to your goals and preferences. Whether you would like to geek out with us over the latest research in the field, or prefer to know more about the lifestyle aspects of your treatment options, we believe in giving you straight talk rather than a sales pitch, and allowing you to choose your own orthodontic adventure.
Dr. Ames and Dr. Peterson believe in a patient-centered, evidence-based approach to orthodontics. This means that while their practice is guided by established research data and practical experience, they recognize that your orthodontic treatment is driven by YOU as the patient: your goals, tastes, beliefs and lifestyle.
We have a warm and caring team of dental assistants and hygienists who are extremely expert in their field. More than half of our team has worked with us for five years or more, so our team knowledge base is extensive! From the clinical chair to our reception areas or our business office, the service you receive at all points in your experience with us is five-star and friendly. Our goal is to live up to our ortho superhero status every day!
All orthodontists are dentists first. Out of 100 dental school graduates, only six go on to become orthodontists. These are the steps in an orthodontists education: college, dental school and Continue reading What is an Orthodontist?
Clear Aligners, which you may know better by some of their trade names, such as InvisalignTM or Clarity AlignersTM, are a series of many removable polymer trays custom made to Continue reading Clear Aligner Therapy
Lingual Braces fit on the inside (the tongue side) of your teeth, so they are truly invisible when you smile and talk. The individual brackets are custom made, based on Continue reading Invisible Lingual Braces
Ceramic brackets on Wil Ceramic braces work exactly like metal braces, except that they are invisible from just a few feet away. The brackets are made of a ceramic material Continue reading Ceramic Braces
As an orthodontic practice, we are a provider of dental services. Consequently when we bill to insurance, we bill to dental rather than health insurance. We will bill to any Continue reading Insurance and Orthodontics
Weve got some pretty nifty tech behind the scenes! We use state-of-the-art technology and evidence-proven methods to create our patients amazing results. Whether it is the therapies we use, our Continue reading Technology
In the course of your treatment, you will have some days with more discomfort than others. There are a few things that you can do to get some relief. For Continue reading Overall Discomfort from Shifting Teeth
The most common orthodontic problems are loose or poking wires. You can often correct a bothersome wire at home, either by clipping it with a nail or wire clipper or Continue reading Loose or Poking Wires
Hey, breakages can happen, and were here to help! The good news is that most orthodontic mishaps are not urgent, and much can be done at home to immediately alleviate Continue reading Orthodontic Emergencies
So straight-up, whats ortho really like? Not all of us have had orthodontics treatment with a family member or close friend before, and there are a lot of questions that Continue reading Whats Ortho Really Like?
Yep, we sell a toothbrush. Nope, you dont have to buy it. Why then? We really, honestly, truly think you should use a powered toothbrush like this. It removes twice Continue reading Oral-B Genius Professional Bluetooth Toothbrush
For some patients, jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) is an important part of their orthodontic treatment plan. These surgical procedures correct upper and lower jawbone discrepancies, resulting in a corrected occlusion Continue reading Surgical Orthodontics
We keep an ever-growing library of orthodontic video animations on our YouTube page for your convenience. If youve ever watched a video animation in our office regarding an appliance, treatment Continue reading Video Animation Library