Dr. Sarah Smith was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Vanderbilt University with a bachelors in Molecular and Cellular Biology. From there, she attended the University of Pennsylvania. After dental school Dr. Sarah attended the University of Michigan Orthodontic Residency Program where she earned her Masters in Orthodontics. The American Association of Orthodontics recently awarded her masters thesis research the Thomas M. Graber Award of Special Merit.
Dr. Sarah has been practicing at Smith Orthodontics since 2012 and enjoys creating beautiful smiles for her patients! When she is not practicing orthodontics, Dr. Sarah enjoys singing, designing mosaics and other mixed media art.
I knew I wanted to be an orthodontist at age 13, when I got my second round of braces off. I saw the dramatic improvements in my smile and my confidence. I had headgear as part of my orthodontic treatments, and such a severe over-jet (also known as buck teeth) that I couldnt get my lips together. I saw the change that orthodontics made for me and I wanted to be able to do that for other kids as well as adults.
Metal braces are the most popular. They work well for all different types of bites, including deep bites, and kids really enjoy choosing colors and patterns, making their braces more personal and more fun.
Clear braces are great for adultsand some kidsbecause theyre virtually invisible. Theyre nice for photos, from selfies to profile pictures to Snapchat. The technology has gotten better to the point where they resist staining. So theyre generally the better option for adults.