Dr. Wakefield is a general dentist that provides quality family dentistry and orthodontics to children and adults. She is board certified and obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from The Ohio State University in 2004. She also graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 2000.Dr. Wakefield is a member of many leading dental organizations, including the American Dental Association, the Ohio Dental Association, and the Muskingum Valley Dental Society. She isInvisalign certified and a lifetime member of the United States Dental Institute for Orthodontic Studies. Dr. Wakefieldhas been practicing dentistrysince 2004.
Dr. Wakefield enjoys spending her free time with her family. She resides in Cambridge with her husband, Chris, and their two sons, Christopher and Douglas. She is an active member of the Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Cambridge, and Center United Methodist Church.
Dental braces are the most reliable way to achieve straight and healthy teeth. Whether your childs teeth are misaligned, or youve never had braces yourself, Dr. Wakefield offers orthodontics in Cambridge to meet your needs. As a family-friendly dental office, our braces solutions correct multiple dental alignment issues experienced by patients of all ages.
Braces are a common rite of passage for kids and teens that support ideal oral health as they grow older. The development of a childs jaw and dental alignment can be corrected in childhood to improve their health and confidence in adulthood. Braces are typically recommended to correct the following childhood dental issues:
If your child is experiencing multiple and complex problems from the list above, braces can also be customized to correct all issues in the least amount of time. Straight teeth help kids more easily brush and floss and provide them with a boost of self-esteem. Attachments like diagonal bands and headgear can be attached to braces to create a healthy bite and ideal alignment.
Asmuch as developing smiles benefit from orthodontics, mature patients can take advantage of the health and aesthetic benefits of braces as well. Adult dental braces are ideal for those who never received orthodontic attention as children or those who did have braces but havent kept up with retainer use and are experiencing a slow relapse. Tilted, rotated, and twisted teeth can all be corrected with orthodontics.
At the office of Dr. Wakefield, we understand that adults are more concerned with their appearances than young children, which is why our braces can be customized to be as unobtrusive as possible. You can choose from tooth-colored and ceramic braces, white wires, and other cosmetic braces solutions at our office.
Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry specializing in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of jaw, face and bite irregularities (malocclusions*).Recent years have brought about many changes within the dental industry, specifically with regards to orthodontic treatment and care. Now more than ever patients are experiencing fewer incidences of cavities and missing teeth due to the heightened awareness of fluoride use and preventative dentistry. This increasing awareness on the health and look of a patients smile has fueled the desire for many to seek out orthodontia not only as a medicalnecessity but for cosmetic reasons as well.
*Malocclusion is the technical term for teeth that dont fit together correctly. Malocclusions not only affect the teeth, but also the appearance of the face. Most malocclusions are inherited; however some are due to acquired habits such as thumb sucking and tongue thrusting. The spacing left from an adult tooth being extracted or an early loss of a baby tooth can also contribute to a malocclusion.