I love creating beautiful smiles. Changing a persons appearance with orthodontics can truly transform their life: treatment increases the persons self-esteem and confidence, and it improves their oral health, too.
I love working closely with each patient, figuring out the best approach to their clinical needs and personal goals. Todays orthodontic options provide many different choices and Im able to tailor care for each patient. This guarantees an efficient, comfortable experience and delivers stable, beautiful results.
We have terrific patients who are fun to work with. Its a pleasure to get to know them on a personal level and share in their life at this exciting time. I am thrilled when patients arrive with a smile on their face: they can see the changes in their appearance and cant wait to show us their progress! (They might also be anticipating the soft serve ice cream we offer after a visit, too!)
Dr. Yetter is committed to staying at the leading-edge of orthodontics, learning about new technology, materials, and techniques. Continuing educations ensures hes able to create beautifully healthy, functional smiles, and provide the best experience for each patient.
Dr. Yetter, his beautiful wife Amy, and their five amazing children live in Gilbert. When not in the office, his priority is time with family; he especially enjoys supporting his kids school and extracurricular activities and loves running into patients at those events. He also likes spending time outdoors and makes time to camp, fish, and hike.
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.
Ive worked in orthodontics since 2008 and can honestly say that Dr. Yetter and the East Valley Orthodontics team are the best! Were like a family and our patients are cared for with real compassion. Its a joy to come to work, helping our patients as they achieve a great smile!
I meet with new patients and walk them through their first visit, explaining orthodontics and answering questions. I assist with presenting treatment plans and making sure families are fully informed. I also handle our practice marketing, reaching out to local dentists and referring offices.
Outside of work, Im preparing to get married in November 2017. My amazing fianc and I have two dogs, Norman and Jorge, who are our fur babies. We like to work out, completed two half marathons in 2016, and Im registered for my 2nd Ragnar!
Ive been in orthodontics since 2010 and am happy to be part of the East Valley Orthodontics team! Dr. Yetter is an incredible orthodontist and our team is devoted to providing the best experience while creating beautiful smiles. I enjoy building relationships with patients and families and seeing the confidence a new smile brings to each person.
I run the front office, ensuring were organized and running smoothly. I also help Dr. Yetter with managerial duties, work with patients and parents on financials, and assist in the back with patient care, too.
My time off is usually spent with my family. I have four beautiful children and four amazing grandbabies. We love having BBQs and enjoying the pool. Im an Arizona native and love the sun and beautiful outdoors.
Don't worry, you'll be eating popcorn and snacking on potato chips again in no time! However, before you can start enjoying some of the treats you love, you will need to take special care to avoid any foods that could damage your new appliances.
When you first get your braces, you may notice that your teeth and mouth feel a little tender or sore. This is perfectly normal and we promise your mouth will not be sore forever! To relieve the pain, we recommend dissolving one teaspoon of salt in eight ounces of lukewarm water. Swish and gargle this solution in your mouth for just a couple of minutes (do not swallow the saltwater).
If the pain is more severe and does not go away after rinsing, you can also try taking a pain reliever. It is also not uncommon for your lips, cheeks, and tongue to become irritated for one to two weeks as they toughen and become used to the braces. We would be happy to give you some wax that you can put over the braces to lessen the tenderness. If you need some wax, please let us know.
If your teeth begin feeling a little loose, don't worry; this is normal! Your braces must first loosen your teeth to move them into the right position. Once your teeth have been repositioned, they will no longer be loose.
The wires and bands on your braces may come loose. If this happens, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can check and repair your appliance. If any piece of your appliance comes off, be sure to save it and bring it to the office with you.
You can temporarily fix the loose wire by using the back of a spoon or the eraser end of a pencil to carefully and gently push the wire back into place. If the loose wire is causing irritation to your lips or cheeks, put wax or a wet cotton ball over the broken wire to relieve the pain.
Damaged appliances can increase the length of your treatment process, so be sure to take care of all your appliances. Your teeth and jaw can only move into their correct positions if you consistently wear the rubber bands, headgear, retainer, or other appliances prescribed by your doctor.
Game, Set, Match we have great news for athletes! You can still play sports even while undergoing orthodontic treatment! If you do play sports, it's recommended that you wear a mouthguard to protect your teeth and your appliance. Let your doctor know if you need help finding the right mouthguard for the best protection.
In case of a sports emergency, be sure to immediately check your mouth and appliance for damage. If you notice any loose teeth or appliance damage, please contact our office right away. You can temporarily relieve the discomfort by applying wax or rinsing your mouth with warm saltwater.