Originally from Northern California, Dr. Cheryl L. Held earned her Bachelor of Science in psychology from the University of California at Davis, where she graduatedin 1992 with high honors. While in school, she was invited to become a member of several honor societies, including Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi.
After working for two years, Dr. Held decided to continue her education by attending the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco, where she received her Doctorof Dental Surgeryin 1997.
Upon graduation from dental school, she began her orthodontic residency at the Saint Louis University Department of Orthodontics, which transitioned into the SLUCenter for Advanced Dental Education. At CADE, she earned her Master of Sciencein orthodontics, and graduatedin 1999.
After associating for a short time with two orthodontists in Columbia, MO, Dr. Held decided to return to the St. Louis area and began practicing in South County in November2000, while planning for theopening of WingHaven Orthodontics in OFallon, MO.
In 2001, she moved to the WingHaven community and had the privilege of publishing an abbreviated version of her masters thesis as a journal article in the May issue of the prestigious American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. In February2004, after much anticipation, WingHaven Orthodontics opened its doors.
Dr. Held loves helping children. In addition to her formal educational background, she gained firsthand experience working with children ages seven to 17 overten consecutive summers at The Harker School Summer Camp in California. During that time, she worked as a coach during the day and a houseparent in the dormitory at night.
During her free time, Dr. Held loves to spend time with her husband:watching movies, following Cardinals baseball, participating in community events, playing games, flying kites,and relaxing. She also enjoys singing, exercising, music, and collecting spoons. And, when she gets the chance, she loves to visit her family in California.
Class II problems represent an abnormal bite relationship in which the upper jaw and teeth are located in front of the lower jaw and teeth. Class II patients usually exhibit a convex facial profile with a recessed chin. In most cases, this relationship is due to inherited characteristics.
A skeletal Class II problem occurs when the upper back molars are forward of the lower back molars. This gives the patient the appearance of having a recessed lower jaw, a protruding upper jaw, or both.
Class III problems are also primarily genetic in origin. In this instance, the lower jaw and teeth are positioned in front of the upper jaw and teeth. The lower jaw may appear to be excessively large, but in many cases the lack of upper jaw development is at fault. Several treatment options are available to correct a Class III problem.
A posterior crossbite (of the back teeth) will usually result from a narrow upper jaw or abnormally wide lower jaw. A narrow upper jaw will often force a patient to move the lower jaw forward or to the side in order tocloseinto a stable bite. When closed into this position, the lower teeth are located outside the upper teeth.
It is critical to correct crossbites as soon as possible, in order to avoid worn or chipped teeth, or irreversible unhealthy facial growth that may require jaw surgery to correct. Two-phase treatment is ideal to address crossbites early, andavoid major issues later.
Crowding of the teeth is probably the most common orthodontic problem. Although many factors contribute to dental crowding, this problem typically stems from a discrepancy between the space in each jaw and the size of the teeth.
Crowding is often one of several orthodontic problems. Crowding can be the cause or result of other problems, such as impacted teeth, retained teeth, or teeth that do not fall out naturally. Crossbite of the front or rear teeth can also causeteeth to become crowded.
A deep bite is excessive vertical overlapping of the front teeth and is generally found in association with a discrepancy between the length of the upper and lower jaws. It usually results in excessive eruption of the upper or lower incisors, or both. The lower front teeth often bite into the roof of the mouth.
Also known as a gummy smile, this orthodontic problem gives the appearance of excessive exposed gums on the upper arch. There are several treatment options. It may simply requirelifting the upper front teeth using braces to help reduce the excessive gum display.
An anterior open bite involves alack of vertical overlap of the front teeth and can usually be traced to jaw disharmony or habits such as thumb-sucking or the thrusting of the tongue against the front teeth.
Overjet is the horizontal distance between the back surfaces of the upper front teeth and the front surfaces of the lower front teeth. If the overjet is excessive, the upper front teeth appear to protrude ahead of the lower lip.
Pseudo Class III, particularly in younger patients, is a function of habit rather than hereditary factors. A misaligned bite may cause the lower teeth to bite forward of the upper teeth, giving the appearance of a Class III. Two-phase treatment is imperative to prevent abnormal growth of both the upper and lower jaws.
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newest oldest highest lowestKelci Crandall
2 years ago
I absolutely love Dr. Held. Along with our entertaining appointments, she made me feel more confident in my smile. She is very caring and is an amazing person to talk to about anything! I will skip class to go see Dr. Held. Mikayla, who works at the front, is also very sweet and they both made my Invisalign journey fun despite the length of it because I got to see them!!
Jayden Woulfe
2 years ago
We've had such a great experience of going through braces with Dr.Cheryl Held at Winghaven Orthodontics Her office is clean, comfortable and she is very timely. Each visit she lets you know approximately how much time you'll spend at the office and she has it down to the minute. Which makes it great to plan my days. I always enjoy my time with doctor Heald! She pays so much attention to detail! She goes all of the extra miles for her patients and is super genuine! Thank you Dr Cheryl for my beautiful teeth! I can now smile with confidence.
Michaela
2 years ago
Dr. Held is a phenomenal Orthodontist. She gives each patient her undivided attention and treats everyone like family. She's the absolute best of the best!
Theresa Marlett
2 years ago
Both my kids have gone to Winghaven Orthodontics. I have absolutely no complaints. Dr. Held is easy to work with, very friendly. I like the personal attention that she gave us. I like that she practiced social distancing before it became a thing with the boutique style of care. No waiting in the waiting room with a big crowd.. I could text her anytime of day, even on weekends when we had trouble. My kids are 8 years apart and I was very surprised when she remembered us when it was time for my second child to get his braces. How many orthodontist could do that? Dr. Held is all about the quality of care. There is no stacking of patients that you would have to sit and wait for a long period of time. Pros: Clean office, super friendly, high quality of care, very little to no wait time. Dr. Held is always on time. Con: none.
Nicci Lowrey
2 years ago
We recently began the process of meeting with Orthodontists regarding braces for my son. I'm so glad Winghaven Orthodontics was our first visit because Dr. Held set the bar extremely high for our other consultations. During our consultation with Dr. Held my 11 year old son turned to me with a thumbs up saying "I really like her!" We still went to our other scheduled consultations and it immediately confirmed what we both already knew, which was that Winghaven Orthodontics is the best fit for us. Being a boutique style practice, Dr. Held is our direct point of contact and has been very easy to communicate with as she is available via phone, email, and text. Again, I am so glad we went to Winghaven Orthodontics first because the hour and a half we spent with Dr. Held was so valuable preparing us for his journey with braces. In our other consultations we had spent less than 10 minutes with the actual Orthodontist and felt like we were just another number in their larger practice. We are excited for the individualized, personalized treatment that will be provided by Dr. Held and look forward to this journey with Winghaven Orthodontics!
Sarah Bodner
2 years ago
I started the process of getting braces here when I was in middle school and got them off in high school. I'm now 24 and still get compliments on my smile. I never smiled prior to the braces so it's made a huge impact on my life. Dr. Held is one amazing, hard-working woman! Her work is thorough. She will take the time to make sure things are done right no matter what. She is also genuinely personable which isn't something I experience often with doctors. Her practice has been rebuilt since I first became a patient, and at one point, she pretty much ran it on her own. Even though she was already awarded for her success, she continues to strive for perfection by constantly setting goals for herself and her clientele. If that doesn't tell you how serious she takes her job, then I don't know what will. I highly recommend scheduling an appointment with her, if you're looking for a professional!!!
Becky Lamkemeyer
2 years ago
We Dr. Held so much that we used Winghaven Orthodontics for both of our girls! Our girls get compliments in their pretty smiles all the time! I would definitely recommend this place to others!
Ashley Krystelle Gallagher
2 years ago
Dr. Held is a very compassionate and patient Orthodontist. She really gets to know your case and makes a plan that will suit your individual needs. She also takes into account what you prefer and gives options to achieve that. Her office is welcoming, very organized and clean.
Loretta Kemp
3 years ago
This is our second child going to Winghaven Orthodonics and we greatly appreciated Dr. Held. She is very professional and makes sure she explains clearly exactly what you need so there are no surprises for you financially or for the child. She helps you get to your end goal in the shortest amount of time possible. We have been very happy with our orthodonics experience and definitely recommend Dr. Held.
Nicci Lowrey
3 years ago
We recently began the process of meeting with Orthodontists regarding braces for my son. I'm so glad Winghaven Orthodontics was our first visit because Dr. Held set the bar extremely high for our other consultations. During our consultation with Dr. Held my 11 year old son turned to me with a thumbs up saying "I really like her!" We still went to our other scheduled consultations and it immediately confirmed what we both already knew, which was that Winghaven Orthodontics is the best fit for us. Being a boutique style practice, Dr. Held is our direct point of contact and has been very easy to communicate with as she is available via phone, email, and text. Again, I am so glad we went to Winghaven Orthodontics first because the hour and a half we spent with Dr. Held was so valuable preparing us for his journey with braces. In our other consultations we had spent less than 10 minutes with the actual Orthodontist and felt like we were just another number in their larger practice. We are excited for the individualized, personalized treatment that will be provided by Dr. Held and look forward to this journey with Winghaven Orthodontics!
Sarah Bodner
3 years ago
I started the process of getting braces here when I was in middle school and got them off in high school. I'm now 24 and still get compliments on my smile. I never smiled prior to the braces so it's made a huge impact on my life. Dr. Held is one amazing, hard-working woman! Her work is thorough. She will take the time to make sure things are done right no matter what. She is also genuinely personable which isn't something I experience often with doctors. Her practice has been rebuilt since I first became a patient, and at one point, she pretty much ran it on her own. Even though she was already awarded for her success, she continues to strive for perfection by constantly setting goals for herself and her clientele. If that doesn't tell you how serious she takes her job, then I don't know what will. I highly recommend scheduling an appointment with her, if you're looking for a professional!!!
Becky Lamkemeyer
3 years ago
We Dr. Held so much that we used Winghaven Orthodontics for both of our girls! Our girls get compliments in their pretty smiles all the time! I would definitely recommend this place to others!
Mia Torrez
3 years ago
Dr.Held took care of me and my needs. Excellent hospitality, and even better I felt like she actually cared for my teeth.Me and my family love her and I'm positive yours will too!
Kristen Wisniewski
3 years ago
Dr. Held had both of my kids up and going with treatment plans very quickly. She is amazing with working with not only my work schedule but my kids school schedule as well. She is always smiling. We have always felt welcomed when we walk through the door. She returns my calls in a timely manner. I Never feel rushed. The most important is my kids feel comfortable talking with her. They trust her. I trust her.
Scott Ray
3 years ago
Dr. Held took care of our daughters orthodontic work so we speak from experience when we say that if you want a true professional with a personal touch then Dr Held should be your first call! She kept us informed every step of the way and was always available to answer questions and provide advice. We highly recommend her. She truly provides the best care!
Michelle Murphy
3 years ago
I would highly recommend Dr. Held for anyone needing orthodontic needs! She is amazing at what she does. She is very thorough and informative. You can tell that she loves what she does. My daughter felt comfortable with her at every single visit. She has even cared about my daughters teeth after the braces were off! If I could give more stars I would!! 10 out of 10!
jackie Tay
3 years ago
Our community have an awesome and professional orthodontist in Dr.held. Before I met Dr.Held, nearly all of my teeth were structurally abnormal. My two front teeth were grown into each other, making my smile look slanted. Dr. Held's years of experience made my slanted teeth grow back to about 99% normal. Now I have my confidence and shiny smile back. I am very thankful and appreciative of all her efforts. I can't say thank you enough to Dr. Held.
Loretta Kemp
3 years ago
This is our second child going to Winghaven Orthodonics and we greatly appreciated Dr. Held. She is very professional and makes sure she explains clearly exactly what you need so there are no surprises for you financially or for the child. She helps you get to your end goal in the shortest amount of time possible. We have been very happy with our orthodonics experience and definitely recommend Dr. Held.
Mia Torrez
4 years ago
Dr.Held took care of me and my needs. Excellent hospitality, and even better I felt like she actually cared for my teeth.Me and my family love her and I'm positive yours will too!
Michelle Murphy
4 years ago
I would highly recommend Dr. Held for anyone needing orthodontic needs! She is amazing at what she does. She is very thorough and informative. You can tell that she loves what she does. My daughter felt comfortable with her at every single visit. She has even cared about my daughters teeth after the braces were off! If I could give more stars I would!! 10 out of 10!
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