Dr. Jeff grew up in North Bellmore. He graduated from W.C. Mepham High School in 1984. He attended Adelphi University as a biology major and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in 1988. Dr. Jeff was then accepted to SUNY Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine and graduated #1 in his class with a DDS degree in 1993. While at Stony Brook Dental School, he earned multiple honors and awards for academic and clinical excellence, ethics, and integrity. He then completed a General Practice Residency in Dentistry at Nassau County Medical Center. Dr. Jeff then moved to Boston to attend the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. While at Boston University, he had the honor and privilege of training under one of the most highly acclaimed orthodontists of our time, Dr. Anthony Gianelly. After graduation in 1996, Dr. Jeff returned to Long Island and began practicing orthodontics as an associate in a busy orthodontic office. After several years, Dr. Jeff's dream of having his own practice became a reality, and in May 2000 the doors opened to his Massapequa Park office. The practice has continued to grow, and Dr. Jeff has developed a great reputation as a very caring and meticulous orthodontist.

While attending Stony Brook, Dr. Jeff met his wife and they were married in 1994. They have two children and are very involved in the local community. Dr. Jeff is very devoted to his family and orthodontic practice. While not at the office, Dr. Jeff enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, water sports, fishing, movies, and music.

Tara is originally from Queens but has been living in Massapequa for 14 years. Sheis married and has adaughter in Massapequa HS. Her daughter was also a patient of Dr. Jeff's at Orthodontics in the Park. She andher family are quite the Disney enthusiasts and try to visitas often as possible.

For most people, a beautiful smile is the most obvious benefit of orthodontics. After your braces come off, you'll feel more self-confident. During your treatment, we want you to feel as comfortable as possible.

Orthodontic appliances can be 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 a corrected position. This is a great time to wear braces! Gone are the days when a metal band with a bracket was placed around each tooth. You can choose brackets that are clear or metallic color. You can choose the color of the ties that hold the wire in brackets. Wires are also less noticeable than they used to be and the latest materials move teeth faster with less discomfort to patients.

Treatment time typically ranges from one to three years, depending on the growth of the patient's mouth and face and the severity of the problem. Patients grow at different rates and will respond variously to orthodontic treatment, so the time to case completion may differ from the original estimate. The patient's diligent use of any prescribed rubber bands or headgear is an important factor in achieving the most efficient treatment. Interceptive, or early treatment procedures, may take as few as six months.