Dr. Christopher Brieden has been setting the highest standards of excellence in orthodontics for over 35 years! He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and a Master in Science degree in the specialty of orthodontics from the University of Detroit and has been in private practice since 1981.
Dr. Brieden was selected to Omicron Kappa Epsilon Honor Society for outstanding academic and clinical achievement. He conducted research on bone growth in the facial complex and published his findings in the Angle Orthodontics Journal.
Dr. Brieden is happily married to his wife, Karen, and they have two children, Aaron and Anne. In his spare time, Dr. Brieden enjoys donating time, items and funds to various charitable organizations, sports teams, schools and clubs. Dr. Brieden also enjoys traveling, reading, playing and watching most sports, and spending time with his family and friends.
We are especially interested in making all our patients feel right at home! We put your needs first to achieve efficient, comprehensive treatment. Our staff is exceptionally well trained and skilled in their field, and we strive to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient. Each member of our treatment team is state board certified, and our office staff has years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care. In fact, every member of our team has been with our office for at least 15 years! We strive to stay abreast of the very latest in technology and advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars.
At Brieden Orthodontics, our mission is to help patients in Harrison Township, Algonac, and the surrounding communities achieve gorgeous smiles through quality, convenient orthodontic treatment. Our goal is to place a focus on personalized care, and Dr. Brieden and our team work hard to customize treatment to fit your lifestyle. We're proud to offer a wide range of orthodontic treatments at our office and if you're unfamiliar with what to expect from orthodontics, this page is a great place to start.
At its core, orthodontic treatment is a branch of dentistry that uses high-tech appliances to apply finely-calibrated, gentle forces to the teeth. Over time, the teeth and underlying tissues respond to these forces, and the teeth slowly shift positions, creating a new alignment and a brand new smile. The specifics of the process vary between orthodontic treatments, but the underlying principles are about the same: use gentle, constant force to move the teeth to new positions and achieve a new smile.
Ultimately, all orthodontic treatments work to help patients achieve a healthy, beautiful smile but there are a number of specific orthodontic problems, called malocclusions (bad bites), that orthodontics can treat. Malocclusions vary from patient to patient and may be caused by genetics or early childhood habits like prolonged thumb sucking, and it's possible for a patient to have more than one malocclusion at the same time. Here are the most common conditions that orthodontics can treat:
There are several options available for orthodontic treatment, each with its own unique strengths and weaknesses. Treatments vary in convenience, reliability, and appearance, and ultimately only you and Dr. Brieden can decide on the right treatment for your unique situation. We offer a variety of orthodontic treatment methods at our office, including:
At Brieden Orthodontics, our mission is to help each one of our patients achieve a healthy, beautiful smile that lasts a lifetime. We combine cutting-edge orthodontic technology with the expertise of our board-certified orthodontist, Dr. Christopher Brieden, to design comprehensive orthodontic treatments that help our patients achieve a dream smile but sometimes, the best way to achieve a lifetime of healthy smiles is to start early. That's where early orthodontic treatment comes in.
For most patients, the best time to start orthodontic treatment is anywhere between the ages of 9 and 14, which is when the baby teeth have fallen out and most or all of the adult teeth are fully grown in. There are some orthodontic conditions where the best way to achieve a beautiful smile is to start earlier:
If you decide to begin early orthodontic treatment for your child, the path to a healthy and beautiful smile can be accomplished in two phases. This treatment plan is designed to provide high quality orthodontic care in the most effective and efficient way possible. Since a child's development can occur at different times, it is recommended that you consult with Dr. Brieden to see when would be the appropriate age to begin orthodontic treatment. After he has determined that it is necessary, he will begin with Phase I treatment.
The goal of Phase I treatment is to ensure that your child's jaw has enough room for when the permanent teeth erupt. Slight adjustments may be made such as widening the upper jaw around the age of 8 since the jawbone has not fully developed. If the problem is severe and the permanent teeth have erupted, then corrective surgery may be needed to prevent overcrowding or other dental issues. During Phase II, we will use traditional metal braces or clear aligners to properly straighten teeth into the correct position. This will align your child's teeth and jaw to create a healthy and beautiful smile.
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2 years ago
Very friendly and supportive staff!
Emma Martinez
2 years ago
Everyone at Dr. Briedens office is so welcoming and caring. If you need an orthodontist I recommend this place 100%. We chose this place because everyone is so friendly and help you feel comfortable. They are good with scheduling appointments. There very courteous and we love the token stamps as well. It's been a year and a half and my teeth already look great
christina hamulic
2 years ago
Great office! Dr. Brieden was my orthodontist when I was a kid and now he is my daughters. He is always so happy and kind. He makes my children feel comfortable. The office is clean and the front desk is very accommodating. They have flexible payment plans which was helpful.
Andrea Cavallaro
2 years ago
We love Brieden! They're office is always so friendly and so quick! It's always a pleasure to speak with them and they are always willing to work with last minute schedule changes. Honestly this is one of the only offices I don't cringe when having to call! My daughter looks forward to her appointments and they make her feel like family.
Lindsey Moser
2 years ago
Dr. Brieden and his staff are absolutely wonderful! I'm so happy with with progress in my teeth so far!
Alex Martinez
2 years ago
All of the staff are extremely nice and friendly. I love this place. It is also one of the cheaper orthodontics.
Amanda Schneider
2 years ago
Awesome staff and Dr. Brieden is awesome. I highly recommend him if you ever need braces. They will do anything to help you out to get the care that you need.
E. C.
2 years ago
These are the nicest people ever. I was having an allergic reaction to a perfume in the waiting room, and they went out of their way to accomodate. They even took pictures of my daughter getting her braces put on for me, since I couldn't accompany her back.
Kimberly Hamilton
2 years ago
Love this office. Very fast and friendly. I was a patient as a child and now both my children are there. Highly recommend
Melissa Malec
2 years ago
Dr. Brieden and his staff have been so good to us during both my kids appointments. The kids are welcomed and everything is explained to them so they won't be nervous. I really appreciate the way they interact and make it fun for the kids. We refer them to everyone we know.
Jason Krueger
2 years ago
We take both our boys to Dr. Brieden and we are very happy with how things are going. It's awesome that they have 2 different locations to serve more people. Both locations have nice ambiance in the back.
izzy kelly
2 years ago
absolutely the nicest people i've ever met! my appointments go so quickly and i've never had any problems. they make the environment so fun to be in and such sweet people that truly care about their patients
Kelly Teets
2 years ago
Super nice staff they are very knowledgeableand efficient. Made me feel very comfortable even getting braces as an adult.
Marlo Russell
2 years ago
My daughter is a new patient with Dr. Brieden, but we are very happy so far. The staff is very welcoming, answers all of our questions, and makes my daughter feel at ease. When a wire came loose, they were able to get her in immediately to fix it.
Kate Kelly
2 years ago
My daughter just got her braces off, and the 2 years FLEW by! We loved Brieden from day one. The staff there makes dealing with braces (from appointments to payments) super easy. I also loved their incentive program for the kids where they earn points and can then "buy" something with their points. It made my daughter think more about her care. They really do a great job of incentives for the kiddos!
Amy Hampton
2 years ago
Dr Brieden is a very friendly orthodontist. He makes it so my kids look forward to their appointments. The staff members are all friendly as well, and we never have to wait to be seen. They offer several payment options to suit all needs. I highly recommend his services.
M Williams
2 years ago
Very professional office all around. Friendly staff, fast and efficient. They have great safety standards too and take their patients seriously. I am very happy with our decision to get treatment with Dr. Brieden.
Tina Bonner
2 years ago
We called around, visited another orthodontist, and was referred to others prior to finalizing our decision to use Breiden. I don't even know why I bothered checking others - our entire family has used Breiden for generations. My son did not want braces but after having his consult he was very much at ease and is very pleased. His results are amazingly fast too. Also, we were told he'd have to have 3 teeth extracted - nope, braces were done in a way that they came out on their own. The office is fun and friendly. I've already referred others.
Lisa Justin
2 years ago
We love Dr. Brieden and his staff. They are all welcoming and accommodating. Thank you for the wonderful care.
Kaitlyn Cain
2 years ago
As an adult getting her second set of braces I absolutely love Dr. Brieden's office!! There is a very friendly staff and Dr. Brieden is just a gem! Even with the pandemic they make you as comfortable as can be! So thankful I was referred to their office!
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