I love being an orthodontist. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people, and the friendships that I've built with my patients and their families are one in a million. It has always been my focus to make each patient feel at-home when they come to me for treatment and I work hard to give my patients the attention they deserve.

By regularly participating in continuing education, I am able to stay current on the latest technology and orthodontic treatments. My patients deserve the best, and continuing education allows me to provide them with more options and better results. I am a member of several professional associations that provide me with opportunities for continuing education.

I am truly blessed to live and work in such a wonderful community. I enjoy getting to know my patients and their families, and it is always such an honor to know that I have made a difference in so many of my patients' lives. I couldn't ask for a better job or for better people sharing their smiles with me. I look forward to working with you.

Dr. Sheehan and her staff work extremely well together, like a well-oiled machine! We are a great team, which is a necessity in running a busy office. We are dedicated, caring and enjoy working together to achieve the goal of creating beautiful smiles.

Our clinical staff is highly trained and skilled in direct patient care, radiology and infection control. Each member of our team is certified in dental radiology and CPR and several clinical staff members are Certified Dental Assistants. The staff membersare very helpful, friendly and put all of the patients at ease. They are devoted to providing the utmost care to every patient.

Ourfront officestaff is extremely knowledgeable, efficient and friendly. Brighid Wall, the office manager, is a graduate of St. Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire. Donna Anderson, our scheduling coordinator is a graduate of Providence College.

We strive to stay up-to-date with the very latest in technology and advances in orthodontics by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars. We attend several conferences, including The Yankee Dental Congress in Boston and The Northeastern Society of Orthodontists annual meeting. Depending on the location, we try to attend the American Association of Orthodontists annual meeting as well.

Karen is an integralmember of the Sheehan Orthodontics team. She has worked with Dr. Sheehanfor about 16 years. Karen attended Cape Cod Technical Schoolwhere she received her dental assisting training and is a certified dental assistant. Karen first began working in Dr. Sheehans office during her dental assistant training internship. She really enjoyed orthodontics as well as the practice and has been workingat Sheehan Orthodonticsever since. Karen is one of the first people you will meetduringyour treatment: she isresponsible for takingphotographs, radiographs (x-rays) and dental impressions. Karen is highly skilled at taking radiographs and passed her x-ray certification exam with a 99. Karen also fabricates orthodontic appliances, including palatal expanders, palatal bars and retainers. Originally from Somerville, Karen now lives in Plymouth with her family. She is the mother of two grown children. In her spare time Karen loves lounging in her pool and taking care of her beloved dogs.

Brighid is the Office Managerand Public Relations Coordinatorof the Practice. Brighid has been working in the practice since 2002 and enjoys all aspects of working in an Orthodontic practice. Sheloves being able to connect with families and make people feel comfortable coming to the orthodontist.As the Public Relations Coordinator Brighid visits other dental specialty offices and meeting the doctors and their staff while promoting the fabulous work we do here. As the Office Manager Brighid is responsible for managing the day to day running of the practice, including, but not limited to, office financials, bookkeeping,staff development, and practice promotion and marketing. Brighid lives in Duxbury with her husband and their children. Brighid enjoys shopping, reading, travel and in the summer months, heading to the beach with the family. Brighid graduated from Notre Dame Academy in Hingham and from St. Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire.

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.