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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newest oldest highest lowestMichelle bauer
2 years ago
Staff is always friendly and they have accommodating appointment times.
Jennifer Marshall
2 years ago
Super staff and everyone is easy to work with. Very pleased with our choice. Worth the hour drive for great care!
Jill Tipp
2 years ago
My son started treatment at Dr. Brieden's office about six months ago and we have been so happy with the care he has received from Dr. Brieden and his staff. They communicate everything clearly, including what to expect and progress. Everyone is welcoming, friendly, and respectful. The office runs efficiently and we have never been kept waiting. My son really likes the office incentive program and looks forward to redeeming for a reward soon. We are so glad we chose Brieden Orthodontics!
Christina Pittinato
2 years ago
Everyone at Dr. Brieden's office is just so amazing and welcoming. My son had his first phase of his ortho care at another ortho office. When it came time for my daughter to have her ortho consultation, I was just not happy with the others office approach and their one size fits all mantra at the other office. Many of our friends see Dr. Brieden so we decided to get a consultation with Dr. Brieden and WOW was I so HAPPY we did. Dr. Brieden is just amazing! His mindset is not to rush and put braces on until the child's mouth is developed and ready! I really appreciated how he took the time to look at both of my kids and really take his time and made recommendations on when braces would be most beneficial for each child. I am beyond impressed and so glad we made the switch to his office! Best decision we made! I highly recommend Dr. Brieden for ortho care!
Brittany Maul
2 years ago
My child's permanent teeth were growing in sideways. There was a serious overcrowding issue due in part to early eruption. Dr. Brieden was able to create a plan that did not involve pulling any teeth or putting in any expanding appliances. Other orthodontists in the area wanted to do treatment in multiple stages and could not guarantee no pulling of healthy teeth. With the treatment put in place by Dr. Brieden we could see a difference within the first 6 months of braces alone! We are now only 6 months away from treatment plan completion and could not be happier! We appreciated the in house payment plans that allowed us to pay over time. There were times we were able to pay off big chunks of the cost and also times that we could only pay the monthly payment, and they were understanding about both! The staff has always been patient, friendly, and gentle with my child. They also have an incentive program that encourages patients to do their best in taking care of their teeth and appliances and that has motivated my child as well. I am so incredibly thankful for Brieden Orthodontics taking the best care of my child who will go into middle school, high school, and the rest of life with a smile that can be shown with confidence!
jamie gray
2 years ago
I came here as a teen and I have had two children cared for by Dr. Brieden and staff. Helpful and caring team.
Royal.Arsxon
2 years ago
Dr. Brieden is amazing! We came to him for a second opinion and I'm so glad I did. The first orthodontist my daughter saw said he would have to pull 4 teeth because of crowding. Dr. Brieden was able to avoid pulling any teeth and give my daughter a beautiful smile!
Marius Ursescu
2 years ago
Dr. Brieden and his staff are more than welcoming and makes us comfortable whenever we take our kids. Both of our boys currently have braces now and are happy with fit and no issues. We love the fact that if anything happens like a popped wire they will try and get you in right away to resolve issues.
Courtney Gerard
2 years ago
My son and I both go to Dr. Brieden and we have always had a great experience with every trip..staff is kind and courteous.
Elisadan Gruben
2 years ago
A few years ago my 2 children received their treatment with braces with impressive results, now I have a year with my orthodontics, I am delighted with the change and I still need it, but I am sure it will be great. The professionals are very friendly and do an excellent job.
Kristin Wagner
2 years ago
Everyone has been great at this office! We were referred by a family member and I will refer anyone I know here!
Jake Moore
2 years ago
Dr. Brieden and staff were very nice and fixed my permanent retainer quick! I can't imagine there's a better orthodontist in Michigan! I'd definitely recommend him to anyone that needs emergency repairs done right. Thank you!
Mellisa Branthoover
2 years ago
Hands down the best experience! Everyone is always so friendly and helpful. Great with kids :)
Robert Brinker
2 years ago
Always helpful with appointment times, dates and payment options for every need. Very friendly staff!
Bryan Rots
2 years ago
Love Dr. Brieden, he did my braces back when I was 16, 20 some odd years ago and now he is doing my boys' braces. I would definitely recommend. He has a great demeanor and makes all the kids comfortable.
Cheryl Vincent
2 years ago
Great office, great staff. My daughters would recommend coming here!
Chris Tiska
2 years ago
my daughter has been going since april of last year... so far our experience with them has been... amazing... they are very understanding if anything goes on issue wise with my daughters braces... and are right on it!!! they are so kind and caring... our payment plan is affordable... we are so glad we choose this orthodontist!!! hands down
Nicole Mikulski
2 years ago
Love love love Dr. Brieden and his staff! I that they give you payment plan options that will work for you with no interest. I can't day enough good things about Dr Brienden and his staff.
Ashlee Bolden
2 years ago
Me and my 4 siblings all had braces from Dr Brieden and his team, I am now 32 with two kiddos and wouldn't have taken my daughter anywhere else. He's quirky and fun and always has a smile. Quick appointments, easy to get in when we need and the staff was amazing. My daughter is finishing up her second phase should be done by summer. We love the results. Thank you Dr Brieden and New Baltimore Team!
Jessica Minjoe
2 years ago
Dr. Brieden and his staff are always so accommodating and friendly! The staff works around our crazy schedule with having 2 kids as patients. Dr. Brieden always takes the time to keep us updated on their progress. We couldn't be happier with our son's new beautiful smile and looking forward to our daughters soon!
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