J.D. Murray DDS & Associates is a East Point based family dentist practice that treats patients of all ages. We are committed to delivering the highest quality dental care and do so using advanced dental equipment. We are a cosmetic dentist that offers services like checkups, teeth cleaning, crowns, veneers and more.
Dr. Murray practices dentistry with the utmost care and concern for his patients. For over 20 years his patients have known him to be the Atlanta dentist who Caters to Cowards. He focuses on educating his patients on the benefits of good dental health as well as how it relates to our overall health. Photography, art collecting, reading and traveling are among some of his hobbies. He has been happily married for over 20 years to Celeste Murray and they share three wonderful children, Jovanni, Jhovan and Christina.
Dr. Murray is a graduate of Howard University where he received his Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology and Zoology. Later he received his D.D.S degree in 1982. He immediately joined the U.S Army where he served three years as a Captain in the U.S Dental Corps. He was owner and director of the Atlanta Institute of Dental Careers; a training institute teaching students to become above average assistants and office personnel for the profession of dentistry. Dr. Murray started his private practice in 1986 and has continued to be very active in his community. He was given a Certificate of Excellence, as well as, the Community Excellence Award. As a part of community involvement he headed the Good Deed Contest for school aged kids. Dr. Murray received a degree from The American Orthodontic Society in 1996 and the American College of Oral Implantology in 2000.
As a continuous student of the practice in dentistry, Dr. Murray is always increasing his knowledge and keeping abreast of the most hi-tech and cutting edge procedures. He is one of the first to be part of the Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists in the State of Georgia. He is also a member of the American Academy of Implant dentists, the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry.
At J.D. Murray DDS & Associates, we provide clear braces throughout the East Point area. Straight teeth are important for your overall oral health. When teeth are crooked, they can become stained and infected more easily. By straightening teeth, we can improve your appearance and decrease the risk of getting cavities at the same time. We can also address issues that you may have with your jaw by aligning your bite. Clear braces are truly a comprehensive way and discreet way to address oral health concerns.
We understand that while many people want to have straighter teeth, many teens and adults are uncomfortable with the traditional metal braces on their teeth for more than one year. While they are not as discreet as people wish, metal braces are an effective tool for straightening teeth. The procedure works by placing a metal bracket onto the surface of each tooth and running a wire through those brackets. It is impossible not to notice when someone is wearing traditional metal braces. While the treatment works, it can also negatively impact a persons' appearance while doing so. This has led many people to seek out a better option, one that we provide.
At J.D. Murray DDS & Associates, we offer clear alternatives for adults and teens the greater East Point area. We can straighten teeth and move them into the perfect position so the patient has a beautiful and radiant straight smile. If you have crooked teeth, unsightly gaps between your teeth or a misaligned bite, then we can help to correct these issues and more. Clear braces work just as effectively as metal braces but with some major improvements. Clear braces are much more difficult to notice, making them ideal for busy professionals, teens and those that do not want to negatively impact their current appearance during the process.
There are several types of clear and barely visible options to choose. One operates similarly to traditional metal braces where we place a bracket onto each tooth and thread a wire between the brackets. The difference is that instead of being made out of metal, the brackets for clear braces consists of a tooth-colored resin that blends in with the natural tooth. The wire is also tooth-colored so that the braces themselves are almost invisible and difficult to see. We find that this solution works well for teens and adults that are able to practice proper dental hygiene with the clear braces. Otherwise, food can stain the brackets. This solution is an excellent alternative to traditional braces and is just as effective at addressing all oral health concerns.
Clear braces also come in the form of aligners. Clear aligners look like a full retainer that surrounds the teeth and are worn on the upper and lower teeth. Aligners are more convenient to wear than metal braces since patients can remove them when necessary. One of the major concerns that people have with wearing braces is that they do not come off until the treatment is complete. If, for example, you get braces then decide to get married, you will either have braces in your wedding pictures or need to pay to remove them and reinstall them after. Simultaneously, if you have a big presentation at work and want to impress a client, your braces cannot come off for the meeting. This leaves many adults apprehensive about committing to a two-year treatment plan. We understand that appearance is important for more than vanity. It impacts your ability to create a professional image and retain your own self-image. As a East Point provider of clear braces and aligners, we make it so that you do not have to compromise your appearance or lifestyle while straightening teeth; aligners are a key component of that.
We treat both teens and adults and understand that both can benefit from similar treatment options. While children may not be able to wear clear braces, teens can wear clear braces if they take proper care of them. The main difference between clear braces for teens and adult braces, is that teens may need to use their aligners for a longer period of time. With such a busy schedule, we expect teens to remove their aligners more frequently to do things like play sports.
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