Dr. Ogden earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Dentistry in 1989 from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, where he went on to receive his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1991. He earned his specialty certificate in Orthodontics in 1994 after completing a residency with the University of Florida College of Dentistrys Department of Orthodontics.
Upon arriving, each patient and parent will be seen by the staff and doctor who will acclimate you to our office and prepare for the initial exam. We will take the necessary photographs and X-rays to allow us to make a proper diagnosis. The doctor will then complete a brief, but thorough, exam.
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends an orthodontic screening at age 7. Several permanent teeth in most children have erupted, allowing us to effectively evaluate your orthodontic condition.
A surprising percentage of our patients are adults. In fact, 25% of all orthodontic patients are adults. Health, happiness and self-esteem are vitally important to adults. No patient is too old to wear braces!
Removing teeth is sometimes required to achieve the best orthodontic result. Straight teeth and a balanced facial profile are the goal of orthodontics. However, because new technology has provided advanced orthodontic procedures, removing teeth is not always necessary for orthodontic treatment.