Choosing the right orthodontist is an important decision. We believe each of our patients is unique and deserves individualized orthodontic care. Our experienced team is committed to working with you and your family to create the beautiful smile youve always wanted.

As a team, we will work with you, ensuring your care is comfortable and convenient. We have struck a careful balance between personalized attention and modern technology. Our orthodontic team believes in a culture of fun and comfortable care while remaining focused on detailed excellent outcomes.

Gina is one of our kind, talented clinical assistants. She has years of orthodontic experience along with a wonderful ability to make even the most nervous patients feel relaxed and comfortable. If you have the pleasure of seeing Gina at your next visit, ask her about her hilarious and adorable three daughters they are all mini versions of Gina!

Kim is our fun-loving scheduling coordinator. She can truly balance it all including a busy schedule! Kim loves getting to know our patients and families. Shes got a big heart and her goal is to make sure everyone has the best experience possible. Next time youre in, be sure to ask Kim about the best new restaurant in town or fun travel destinations!

Julia started her orthodontic career with us and has quickly become a huge asset to the team. People immediately fall in love with Julias sweet and compassionate nature. Each of our patients feel instantly at ease when working with Julia. Outside of the office, Julia loves caring for her horses and enjoying the outdoors.

Marissa always wears a smile on her face in the office. With years of dental experience, she really knows how to care for our patients in the clinic. After a visit with Marissa, you will undoubtedly feel comfortable and at ease with your treatment. Marissa has the most adorable little family ask her to share a picture or funny story next time you are in she has lots!

Nancy, our cheerful chairside assistant, loves seeing the results of her patients orthodontic treatment. As a bilingual member of our team, she will help translate in Spanish for patients on the phone and in the office. A recent orthodontic patient herself, she can offer comfort tips from personal experience. Enjoy her fun bubbly personality without a doubt, youll leave our office laughing!

Gabby is one of our outgoing clinical assistants. Shes energetic and great with kids, drawing on lots of experience from her own family. Shes always up for a chat about family events and all the stuff that happens in the life of an orthodontic patient. Being bi-lingual, she brings her element of fun to our Spanish speaking patients as well. We know youll love your time with Gabby.

Chasity is one of our clinical assistants and has lots of orthodontic experience. Shes very friendly and great with kids. Shes likely to want to talk with you about all the fun stuff she likes to do outside of work like riding her horses and taking care of her dogs. Were confident your kiddos will love their experience with Chasity.

Cody is our beloved office dog. While we havent done the genetics yet, we do believe hes 90% human Or at least we treat him that way. His best skills are making nervous kiddos feel better about their orthodontic care. and eating treats! Were pretty sure youll fall in love with Cody and maybe even look forward to seeing him more than his human co-workers!

Its more important than ever to brush and floss regularly when you have braces, so the teeth and gums are healthy during orthodontic treatment. Patients who do not keep their teeth clean may require more frequent visits to the dentist for a professional cleaning. Adults who have a history of gum disease should also see a periodontist during orthodontic treatment. Watch the video below on the proper care of braces during orthodontic treatment.

What can you eat? Lets talk about what you shouldnt eat! For the first day or so, stick to soft foods. Avoid tough meats, hard breads, and raw vegetables. Before long, youll be able to bite a cucumber again. But youll need to protect your orthodontic appliances when you eat for as long as youre wearing braces.

When you get your braces on, you may feel general soreness in your mouth and teeth may be tender to biting pressures for 3 5 days. Take Tylenol or whatever you normally take for a headache or discomfort. The lips, cheeks and tongue may also become irritated for one to two weeks as they toughen and become accustomed to the braces. We will supply wax to put on the braces in irritated areas to lessen discomfort.

To successfully complete orthodontic treatment, the patient must work together with the orthodontist. The teeth and jaws can only move toward their corrected positions if the patient consistently wears rubber bands or other appliances as prescribed. Lack of cooperation following instructions and damaged appliances lengthen the treatment time so please wear your rubber bands!