Dr. Marie was born and raised in Los Angeles. She attended Marymount High School and earned her B.S. Degree in Biology from UCLA. She then received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree and her MBA degree from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. She continued on to Rochester, New York, where she obtained a certificate in Temporomandibular Joint Disorders from Eastman Dental Center. She obtained her Master of Science Degree in Orthodontics from Loma Linda University, where she obtained the Roland D. Walters Annual Orthodontic Research Award for her thesis on the Prevalence of Degenerative Joint Disease in a Pre-adolescent Orthodontic Population. She continues her involvement with Loma Linda University as clinical instructor of orthodontics.

She is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontists, the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, the California Dental Association, and the San Fernando Dental Society.

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.