Being the father of my two beautiful children is my greatest accomplishment and pride thus far I love to spend every free moment with them. They have taught me so much, including humility, patience, and how to listen. Communicating effectively and understanding the needs of children in my practice is a direct translation of my experience as a dad. While continuing education is a requirement of my profession, I believe my best work training is found in being a dad.A personal experience led me to pursue a career in orthodontics. At the age of seven, I sustained serious damage to my teeth in a school bus accident. Six years of extensive orthodontic treatment followed. Not only was the problem corrected, but it created the desire for my professional life. Dedication and skill help me to educate others about the benefits of orthodontics.
Community outreach is a part of my practice. Since coming to Rome in 1996, I have been active in the community. I have been blessed to be a major sponsor for the Ridge Ferry Park playground project and have been able to give back to the schools in our area through Partners in Education, a program that helps to provide a well-rounded education.
Field trips to our office are a highlight of my practice. I enjoy the opportunity to help educate children on the importance of proper dental care. Giving of time is very important to me. I am currently serving as a board member of the Sexual Assault Center. Winning the Peoples Choice award for the Rome Celebrity Dance Challenge was a rewarding experience. I enjoyed the challenge of learning my dance number, but I most enjoyed the fundraising and giving back to a great cause.
My family and I continue to stay involved in our community. We enjoy an active church life as well as participate in various community organizations. When time permits, I like to bike, ski, play tennis, and spend time with Sophia and Denton.
In addition, we want to be the practice you can come to rely on for providing concierge service in a caring, sensitive, and safe environment. It is the goal of our team to stay abreast of the latest technological advances, reduce wait time, and educate our patients through every step of their treatment. Nothing pleases us more than to have patients return to our office with stories about how their smile made them feel better about themselves. Ultimately, improving our patients self-esteem and enhancing their smile empowers our team to excel.
For most people, achieving a healthy, beautiful smile is the reason for receiving orthodontic care. If youre 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 youve 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.