Orthodontist Buffalo NY

To be recognized as the leading Orthodontic Practice of Western New York with an emphasis on Early Treatment.

We believe that a beautiful, healthy smile is an asset to any patient.  This is because a beautiful smile helps promote self-esteem, self-confidence and self-image.  Orthodontic treatment brings the face, lips and teeth into proper proportion, as well as correcting problems with the occlusion (the way the teeth come together when the jaws close).  Well-aligned teeth are easier to clean, creating better overall oral hygiene, thereby increasing the chances that your beautiful smile will last a lifetime.  Furthermore, studies have shown that a healthier mouth can lead to a healthier YOU!

Early orthodontic treatment has its advantages, as well.  Managing dental/facial growth and development leads to a nicer-looking, more individualized orthodontic result.  We are also better able to identify contributing factors to poor dental/facial growth and development. If left untreated, these can contribute to relapse after treatment.  In fact, we prefer to be interceptive and proactive in our approach to orthodontics, rather than taking the traditional reactive approach.

Early Orthodontic Treatment

In the past, the trend for orthodontic treatment was to wait until most or all of a child’s permanent teeth had come in. However, most orthodontic problems are much easier to correct sooner rather than later. This is why professionals recommend early orthodontic treatment.  – LEARN MORE

Surgical Orthodontics

Surgical orthodontics is a type of specialized dental treatment. It is performed by orthodontists and not traditional dental practitioners. The purpose of surgical orthodontics is to diagnose and correct several types of conditions.  – LEARN MORE

Dentofacial Orthopedics

Dentofacial orthopedics is a specialized form of dental care for children and adolescents. The purpose of dentofacial orthopedics is to help guide the growth and development of the face.  – LEARN MORE

Craniofacial Orthodontics

Craniofacial orthodontics is a specialization within the field of orthodontics. An orthodontist in the practice strives to treat cleft lip and palate as well as other birth defects that affect the development of the teeth and jaws of the patient.  – LEARN MORE

TMJ / TMD

With TMJ / TMD, the joints of your jaw do not work in the way that they are designed. However, treatment does exist for TMJ / TMD. Generally, the goal of treatment is to control or stop the symptoms of the disorder.  – LEARN MORE

Temporary Anchorage Devices

TADs are mini-implants in the mouth. Their primary purpose is to hold the teeth in a certain place. Orthodontists use TADs to align and support the teeth of the patient during treatment.  – LEARN MORE

Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a condition that causes people to either stop breathing or their breaths become extremely shallow during sleep. The condition affects 22 million Americans.  – LEARN MORE

Clear Braces

Clear braces, sometimes known as transparent braces, are an option to help you get a straight smile. They are less conspicuous and far less noticeable to others. As a result, the wearer is less self-conscious about wearing braces. – LEARN MORE

iCAT® Scans & CBCT Imaging

An orthodontist can use iCat scans to create a 3D view of your teeth and the craniofacial structure. It takes less than five seconds. iCAT® Scan is revolutionary not just because of its 3D results and quick use.  – LEARN MORE

Invisalign®

Invisalign® is a system of clear aligners that help teenagers and adults get the straight smiles that they want without the use of traditional or clear braces.  – LEARN MORE