A board certified orthodontist is an orthodontist who has voluntarily gone through hundreds of additional hours of preparation to demonstrate their judgment, skills and knowledge required for providing the highest level of patient care. They have achieved board certification through the American Board of Orthodontics, the only orthodontic specialty board recognized by the American Dental Association and in affiliation with the American Association of Orthodontists.
An orthodontist is a dentist who has not only completed a graduate program in dentistry to receive their DDS or DMD (Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine), but has also gone through a competitive residency at a CODA-accredited orthodontic program for an additional 2-3 years to be trained specifically in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.
Welcome to my practice! I have been practicing orthodontics since 2004. One of the best parts of what I do is giving people the confidence that comes with a great smile! My objective is to work with each individual and create a treatment plan that will work best for them.Education:-Bachelor of Science, Biology, UCSB- High Honors
At our office, our team members strive to make each patient feel at home! We put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensivetreatment. Our staff is trained and skilled, and we strive to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient. Our office team members have years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care.
offers personalized treatment based upon your individual needs.The advantages of orthodontic treatment are many including:-Attractive smile and self confidence-Increased function and comfort that comes from a proper bite-Ability to better clean and floss teeth-Better lip closure-Improved speech-Less strain on jaw/muscle joints-Eliminate the need to replace missing teeth
First VisitOn your first visit, Dr. Harper will perform an exam to see if you are in need of orthodontic care. You will learn about the different options in orthodontic treatment such as metal braces, ceramic or clear braces,InvisalignandIncognito. Digital x-rays may be taken at this time.Our complimentary exam includes:
After the exam, our front office team members will go over any insurance coverage that you may have, the cost of treatment and our various payment options.Please bring your insurance information with you to this visit if you would like to get a estimate on your insurance coverage.