Dr. John Moffett has been delivering quality orthodontics to create beautiful smiles since 1992. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Emory University School of Dentistry and his specialty certificate in orthodontics from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. In addition, Dr. Moffett completed a General Practice Residency at the Ehrling Berquist Strategic Hospital Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, during his three year active duty military service.

A Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, Dr. Moffett is also a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, Louisiana Dental Association, Louisiana Association of Orthodontists and the Calcasieu Parish Dental Society.

We know that our office is only as effective and welcoming as the people who work in it, which is why we take pride in our friendly, well-trained team members! We put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment in a supportive, nurturing environment. We promise to speak candidly with you about possible treatments as well as any risks and associated costs of treatment, and how treatment can address your individual needs.

Our staff has many years of orthodontic experience. Our orthodontic assistants are certified in Expanded Duty Dental Assisting, radiography and CPR. Some have attended LSU Dental School for a dental assisting degree. We stay abreast of the latest in technology and advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars.

Dr. Moffetts treatment philosophy for quality orthodontics begins with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The TMJ is the most complex joint system in the body. It is the only joint system where two joints have to work together in harmony and both joints have two distinct motions, rotation and translation. There are also 32 teeth with fossa and incline planes that affect how and where the joints close.

Most orthodontists today diagnosis their cases by where the teeth fit. This does not take into account any functional shift of the lower jaw. Dr. Moffett firmly believes the starting point for the diagnosis should be the seated position of the joint. Quality orthodontics is about establishing functional occlusion with the joints in place.