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.

I appreciate the fact that my patients allow me to become a part of their lives while I provide them with a new and beautiful smile. One of the things that I love about orthodontics is that I get to see many patients throughout the course of a workday, each having their own desires for their smile. I provide this for them by building a relationship rooted in positive communication that sets the foundation for a special and unique bond that I cherish.

I am truly thankful to my parents who made the decision to invest in improving my smile through orthodontic care. As an adolescent, I had a profoundly positive experience with my own orthodontist. I marveled at how genuinely happy my orthodontist was as he worked through his day. Now as an orthodontist myself, I am passionate about providing a service that has a life-changing effect for my patients, young and old. Seeing my patients change as people, in part because of the work that I do, invigorates me to construct a beautiful and healthy smile that is individualized for each patient.

I am a Sparta, NJ native, and earned my Bachelor of Arts in biology from Rutgers University. I became passionate about pursuing a career in dentistry during a pre-doctoral externship at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center in New Brunswick, NJ. I completed my Doctorate of Dental Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia, and graduated as one of the schoolsmost awarded clinical and academic dental students. While at Temple, I was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon fraternity, which recognizes excellence in the study of dentistry. My research was presented at the American Dental Associations annual meeting, where I earned a rarely awarded membership into SCADA, the Student Clinicians of the American Dental Association.

I take pride in delivering the finest in service and quality orthodontic treatment. This is accomplished through continuing education on the most advanced orthodontic treatment options, including Damon, Invisalign, and Incognito. I am also a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, the Northeastern Society of Orthodontists, the Queens County Dental Society, the Greater New York Damon Study Club, and the Columbia University Alumni Association.

We recognize that all 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.