My profession allows me to provide a service that impacts patients lives in a positive way, providing them with the self-confidence that comes from a beautiful smile. I thoroughly enjoy providing the highest quality orthodontic care to our patients and will go the extra mile to make certain all our patients are well taken care of. At the end of the day, I love the feeling of knowing our office has made our patients and their parents feel better about themselves and realize that they are special.

Since I first visited my orthodontist as a teenager, I realized that orthodontics would be my career and I have never looked back. Now, 26 years later, I still look forward to going into the office each and every morning knowing that I will be helping improve my patients lives, one smile at a time. Dr. Meandro

Dr. Raymond Meandro is dedicated to providing his patients with the very highest level of orthodontic care. Patients voted him the Best Orthodontist in the Berkshires, which is proof of his commitment to excellence in orthodontics.

A native of Pittsfield and a graduate of Pittsfield High School, Dr. Meandro attended Colgate University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in economics. He continued on to the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery, and completed a two-year residency that led to his specialty degree in orthodontics and a Master of Science.

Dr. Meandro conducted research in the area of growth and development and has had articles published on the subject in many orthodontic journals. He also continually updates his education by attending frequent seminars and meetings to remain informed on the most current research and topics influencing the field of orthodontics.

Dr. Meandro and his wife JoAnne have two sons, Matthew and Daniel, and daughter Sarah, as well astheir dogMax. An active outdoorsman Dr. Meandro also enjoys collecting antique stoneware and looks forward to yearly visits to the Brimfield Antique Fair. He has also been very active in many youth baseball leagues both as a coach and board member. He competes in a mens adult baseball league, and as an avid fan of professional baseball, Dr. Meandro travels to ballparks across the nation.

We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive orthodontic care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding orthodontic experience every time you visit our practice.

While there is no exact age for children to begin orthodontic treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends visiting the orthodontist around age seven. As a parent you want the best for your child. That includes healthly teeth and a beautiful smile. Start with regular dental care. The American Dental Association recommends that a child visit the dentist by their first birthday, while baby teeth are emerging. Your dentist can alert you to developing problems.However many times parents are the first to rcognize a problem with the alignment of the teeth and jaws.

Byage seven, most children have a mix of baby teeth and adult teeth, making it easier for the orthodontist to diagnose and correct tooth and jaw problems sooner and without surgery. Some problems can benefit from several parts or 'phases' of treatment. If recommended 'Early' treatment is undertaken only afterthorough treatment planning that includes special orthodontic radiographs and study modelsof the teeth.

Don't worry! Braces aren't nearly as scary as you may think. In fact, braces today come in a variety of styles, materials, and colors, making life with braces much easier, more comfortable, and even more stylish than in the past.

Orthodontic braces are a big part of life for many people your age. While braces may have had a bad reputation in the past, today's braces make it easy to look good and feel good! Please contact our practice to schedule your next orthodontic checkup.