I am so passionate about doing my best to create a beautiful and healthy smile for my patients. It brings me so much joy to see the transformation that occurs for patients while receiving orthodontic treatment. I hope I can not only create beautiful smiles, but that I can also be a positive role model for the youth in our community. Dr. Frazier

Dr. Michele Frazier has been practicing orthodontics in Jamestown, NY for more than 18 years. With a lifelong love of science, she was inspired to join the healthcare field by her mother, a registered nurse, and her own orthodontist. Dr. Frazier earner her associates in science from Jamestown Community College and a Bachelor of Science from Pennsylvania State University. While at Penn State, she was inducted into the Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honor Society.

Continuing with her studies, Dr. Frazier earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the State University of New York at Buffalo, and receivedthe Alpha Omega Award for Academic Achievement and the Barrett Foundation Prize awarded to the senior student who attainsthe highest scholastic average for the entire four years of dental study. Her certificate in orthodontics was granted from the State University of New York at Buffalo, where she worked in the orthodontic department for four years as a clinical assistant professor.

Having grownup in Falconer, Dr. Frazier currently resides in Jamestown on a small hobby farm with her husband and two children. Her older daughter enjoys her horse Magee and her younger daughter loves running, basketball, and soccer. Dr. Frazier enjoys reading and travelinher leisuretime.

You deserve a healthy, beautiful smile thats filled with confidence. You also deserve an orthodontist who sees you at every visit and provides all your treatment personally instead of relying on assistants.

Dr. Michele M. Frazier is that orthodontist.She offers leading-edge care, tailored to your unique situation. She will be at your side as your smile is reshaped, supporting and encouraging you, keeping close track of your progress, and ensuring that everything goes perfectly. Youll finish with an incredible smile you love ...and youll have loved every step of the process!

A persons smile is one of the first things we notice when we meetthem. When you feel self-conscious about your teeth, you can feel uncomfortable meeting new people, and embarrassed to smile for fear of what others will think. Every day, Dr. Frazier and our team meet patients who are uncomfortable letting others see them smile. We reassure them, showhow orthodontic care will straighten their teeth, and creategreat oral health and radiant smiles.

As you move through treatment, youll start to see your teeth shift and align properly. Checking the photos from when you started will show you the progress youre making. Youll begin to feel more comfortable with your appearance and that will change you. Your self-esteem will grow and so will your confidence. Youll begin to walk with your head raised, makeeye contact with other people,and smileand laughmore openly.

Were proud to have created an orthodontic practice that revolves around you. Though were experienced professionals, were also warm and friendly. We thrive on the relationships we build with patientsas we learn about their hobbies and interests. Youll never be treated as a number on a chart or set of teeth in the chair: well know you by name, remember our last conversation, and look forward to hearing your latest news!

Before committing to orthodontic treatment, its important that you understand your clinical needs and the options available to create your new smile. Its just as important to select an orthodontist who will develop a care approach specific to you and will see and treat you at every visit.

For most people, achieving a healthy, beautiful smile is the reason for receiving orthodontic care. If you're self-conscious about your smile, correcting your concerns with braces will greatly improve the way you look and feel.

When your treatment is complete, you will have the smile you've always dreamed of and the confidence to show it off! We also want you to feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire orthodontic experience, and our practice is dedicated to making sure that you receive the quality care you deserve.

Orthodontic appliances are made of metal, ceramic, or plastic. They may be removable or they may be brackets bonded to the teeth. By placing a constant, gentle force in a carefully controlled direction, braces slowly move teeth to the proper position.

Gone are the days when a metal band with a bracket was placed around each tooth. You can now choose clear or metal brackets and, in some cases, the color of your appliance. Wires are far less noticeable, and the latest materials are designed to move teeth faster with more comfort. Today, any age is a great age to wear braces!

Treatment time varies and can last between one and three years, depending on several factors including age, treatment method, and how minor or severe your case is. A big factor in a successful treatment is you! The more involved and diligent you are, the more efficient your treatment will be. For children, receiving interceptive or early treatment can also help provide a quicker treatment time.