Braces Can Give You That Perfect Smile!

Dr. Fontaine and his expert orthodontic staff, all caring professionals, are committed to giving you the healthy, beautiful smile you deserve through expertise, state-of-the-art techniques, and a comprehensive orthodontic program. From traditional braces to Invisalign's practically invisible alternative, he'll create a masterpiece smile for you and help you keep it beautiful for life. You will find that our office will give you "straight" answers and honesty has always been at our center.

We offer:

• Orthodontics
• Mini Braces
• Invisalign
• Clear Braces
• Gold Braces
• Retainers
• Adult Treatment
• Multi-colored Braces

Orthodontics for Adolescents and Children

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends children be seen by the orthodontist at age seven. There is an ideal time to start each child who has an orthodontic need. It is not based specifically on age, but rather on growth and stage of development. We try to avoid extracting permanent teeth unless absolutely necessary to gain enough room to straighten the teeth. Most children do not need to start braces until the majority if not all of their permanent teeth have come in, this is usually between 10 and 12 years old, but the sooner we can see you, the better we can determine the optimal age for your child.

Whatever age your child begins, we will ensure a comfortable and convenient experience.

Advantages of Early Treatment

• Moves the front teeth back so they will be less susceptible to injury.
• Improves the relationship of upper and lower jaws, allowing more normal future development.
• Uses maximum advantage of growth for successful treatment.
• Improves facial appearance and self-esteem.
• Takes advantages of the good cooperation of patients at this age.
• May avoid or reduce the need for further treatment when patients are older.

Orthodontics for Adults

We treat many adults, from patients requiring only minor movement to major surgical cases with dentofacial deformities. Adult jaws are no longer growing significantly, therefore treatment is approached differently than with children.

We carefully devise adult treatment plans after discussing different options based on the patient's main concern. Adult patients are asked to play a major role and are greatly encouraged to be involved in their treatment plan. In addition, we work with the general dentist and any other specialists to form a team for the best result for our patients. We offer invisalign for those adults who have minor concerns and want straight teeth without braces.

Remember, your smile speaks before you even say a word!