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Big moments.
Confident smiles.

Timed around growth, sports seasons and school photos, and explained to the teenager, not over their head.

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Your smile. Your team.Personal care in Wayne, NJ
Specialty Orthodontics
Typical length Set at the consultation, with the milestones written down.
Ages seen Children, teens and adults
Your specialistDr. Kate Lew, DMD
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Care that starts with you

THE BIG PICTURE

A treatment plan for their teenage years.

Most orthodontic treatment happens between twelve and sixteen, when the adult teeth are in and the jaw is still growing. That growth is useful, which is why the timing matters.

IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU?

Let’s find your fit.

Adult teeth largely through, and a bite that needs correcting.

Your clinician will help you decide at your consultation.

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YOUR JOURNEY

A closer look at the process.

  1. 01

    Consultation

    The teenager is asked what bothers them, not just the parent.

  2. 02

    Records

    A digital scan and photographs.

  3. 03

    Choice

    Metal, ceramic or aligners, with the honest trade-off of each.

  4. 04

    Treatment

    Adjustments timed around school and sport where we can.

  5. 05

    Retention

    A retainer, and a plain conversation about what happens if it is not worn.

EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS

The right choice
starts with a conversation.

Clear Braces

The same mechanics as metal, in brackets that read almost invisibly in photographs.

Invisalign

Clear, removable aligners. A plan made for your smile. Explore whether Invisalign is the right fit for your everyday life.

 PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

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cost & coverage.

Understand your options before you start.

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A LITTLE MORE CLARITY

Your questions.
Answered.

Still wondering about something?

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At what age should my child first see an orthodontist?
Around seven, when the first adult molars and incisors are through. Most children who come at that age are told to check back in a year or two, and that is the right answer more often than treatment is.
How long does treatment usually take?
It depends entirely on what is being moved. You get a range in writing at the consultation, and we tell you when the estimate changes rather than letting it drift.
Do braces hurt?
The fitting does not. The ache starts the following day, lasts a few days, and returns briefly after each adjustment. Ordinary painkillers handle it.
Can I have braces as an adult?
Yes. Teeth move at any age. Adult treatment is usually slower because there is no growth to work with, and gums and bone are checked carefully first.
Invisalign or braces?
Aligners suit mild to moderate cases and disciplined wearers. Fixed braces do more, more predictably, and do not depend on anyone remembering to put them back in.

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR SMILE

Your next chapter starts with a smile.

Meet the team. Talk through your options. Take the next step when you feel ready.

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