Dr. Matthew Kriewaldt is a board-certified orthodontist through the American Board of Orthodontics. The American Board of Orthodontics is the oldest and most prestigious dental specialty board in the world, with only a small percentage of orthodontists having achieved the distinction.
Dr. Matthew grew up in Wisconsin and graduated from Gresham High School in 1994. He then attended the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and was accepted to medical school, law school, and dental school. He followed his heart and made the decision to attended dental school at the Indiana University School of Dentistry and completed his orthodontic residency at the University of Texas Health & Science Center in San Antonio.
Dr. Matthew won numerous awards and honors while in school, including perennial appearances on the Dean's List, the Dean's Silver Award and the Excellence in Oral Diagnosis Award at graduation. Before his orthodontic residency, he completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at Camp Pendleton, won the award for Most Talented Clinician, was ranked #1 in his class and became a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry. He continued working as a general dentist at Camp Pendleton for two more years and won the Inaugural Commanding Officer's Award for Clinical Excellence.
After his three-year orthodontic residency, Dr. Matthew spent two years working as a full-time orthodontist for the US Navy at Naval Base San Diego, additionally working in private practice for five years. Upon leaving 'America 's Finest City', Dr. Matthew was ranked #1 out of 60 orthodontists in San Diego according to the independent site RateMDs.com.
Dr. Matthew has presented continuing education to dentists and orthodontists as a lecturer and co-director of the annual orthodontic-pedodontic four-day course at the San Diego Naval Base. He is a member of multiple dental and orthodontic organizations including the American Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontics, and the World Federation of Orthodontists.
Dr. Matthew is an expert in Invisalign, tooth-colored braces, lingual braces (braces on the back of teeth), and regular braces. Although Invisalign accounts for less than 50% of his cases, Dr. Matthew has done more extremely complex cases with Invisalign than any other board-certified orthodontist in Wisconsin.
In his free time, Dr. Matthews latest passion is golfing, conjuring unrealistic dreams of making the senior tour in 2027. He loves classic cars and trucks (his 1951 truck is often parked at the clinic), and he has a 52 high-wheel bike in his office that hes been known to take around the block at the end of the clinic day (complete with a top hat and novelty old-time mustache). For a time, he become way too involved in remote control planes and trucks, as evident by the overflow into the clinics (yes, those planes do fly - as fast as 200mph). He's an advanced open water diver, musician, wake surfer, and artist. All of the original art in Ortho Smiles clinics was created and produced by Dr. Matthew.
Raquel is the longest tenured member of Team Ortho Smiles. She 's the 'soul ' of the 'Heart and Soul' of Ortho Smiles. If you come in for an exam, she is likely the one you will see! There is nothing Raquel doesn 't know about orthodontics. Raquel helps in every aspect of our office. Quality patient care is always her goal! In her free time, Raquel likes spending time with her husband and two daughters.
Taylor has a background in everything Orthodontics. Her smiling face is the first you'll see upon entering our offices! She will also make sure to get you scheduled at any of our locations to best fit your needs! She enjoys spending time with her husband, traveling, and all Wisconsin sports!
Sara's love for straightening teeth and her exceptional organization skills are a huge asset to Ortho Smiles. She enjoys learning more about ortho care and her patients. In her free time, she is busy planning her wedding that we all hope to be invited to!
Rachel has a great sense of humor and is eager to learn everyday. She is very knowledgeable in your Ortho care! She always makes us laugh and is a lot of fun in the office! Rachel loves spending time with her husband and family attending local events in Watertown!
Alexis has worked in the healthcare field since 2015 and recently educated herself on teeth! Ortho Smiles is excited to have her! She is loving getting to know her patients and learn new things everyday! She's the best at making conversation while our patients mouths are wide open. Alexis loves spending time with her friends and family and enjoys attending Brewer games.
Christine is a great assistant amongst the Ortho Smiles staff. She's been an immediate hit with patients. Christine always puts patient care first and takes her time getting to know her patients. She enjoys spending time with her husband and kids.
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.