Smile Gallery Category: Adult Orthodontics

R.S. had active comprehensive orthodontic treatment that lasted only 12 months. The gold standard for orthodontic retention is placement of lingually bonded retainers. Bonded retention eliminates patient compliance as a factor in orthodontic retention. Our … Read more

Edison had a transformative change in facial appearance and dental health following a combination of conventional orthodontics and Invisalign. This treatment did not involve jaw surgery. Edison only had one maxillary central incisor, yet it … Read more

Adult patients can transform their smiles with Invisalign or conventional braces. Dorotta needed braces and Invisalign to achieve a remarkable improvement in dental health and facial appearance.

Michael had conventional clear braces and Invisalign touch-up treatments. He is so compliant with elastic and tray wear. The result illustrates the improvement in dental function and facial esthetics.

Pearloma had severe dental protrusion, an anterior open bite, dental crowding and all 2nd molars needed extraction due to decay. We moved all third molars forward into the 2nd molar positions and also removed premolar … Read more

Dong had a severe anterior open bite malocclusion with dental protrusion and crowding in both arches. 4 premolars were removed and he had 24 months of orthodontic therapy. Dong is happy with his smile and … Read more

Ho had an extremely deep bite with retro-inclined teeth. In addition, periodontal bone loss existed. We removed 2 upper premolar teeth and completed his treatment in 18 months!

Charles, a UPENN student, could have been treated with a combination of orthodontics and jaw surgery or orthodontics alone. Charles and his parents chose a treatment plan involving orthodontics alone, utilizing temporary anchorage devices (TAD). … Read more

Amanda, a center city resident, wanted to have her teeth straightened with the most invisible clear braces available. We used PURE clear porcelain brackets, made by Orthotechnology. At our office, a great patient equals a … Read more

A great looking guy in need of great looking teeth. Treatment time was 24 months.

Orthodontic treatment has created for Miss F a glamorous smile.

Zeke, a center city Philadelphia adult patient, wanted a smile makeover to help him achieve his professional goals. The treatment time was 18 months. Orthodontics is the most conservative and most natural cosmetic dentistry.

Orthodontic treatment alone completely changed this young woman’s appearance. The treatment time was 12 months.

This gentleman had 11 months of orthodontic treatment. Following orthodontics, the discolored maxillary incisor (which had a root canal treatment before orthodontics) was internally bleached by his general dentist.

Mrs. K. looks more beautiful and 10 years younger after orthodontic treatment. Treatment time was only 11 months.

Randy, a center city Philadelphia resident, wanted to close the spacing between his teeth and correct his underbite. Prosthetic cosmetic dentistry (cosmetic dental makeovers) such as veneers, bonding, or porcelain crowns (caps), could have closed … Read more

Mrs. S. had moderate dental crowding and rotations of the upper and lower teeth. Four first premolars were removed. The total treatment time was less than two years.

Jeanie, a professional ballet dancer, was embarrassed to smile. She felt the lack of a beautiful smile was ruining her professional and personal life. Jeanie dreamed, since childhood, of having healthy and beautiful teeth. Instead … Read more

This young lady got her crowded teeth straightened just in time to enjoy her teenage years with a beautiful smile. The treatment time was 18 months and four premolars were extracted.

This college student started orthodontics and completed treatment within one year. Treatment was with clear (invisible) brackets.

Sakinah had an open bite and cross-bites of her back teeth. After 18 months of orthodontic treatment, she has a beautiful smile and thinks it was the best investment she ever made in improving her … Read more

Selina had 18 months of conventional orthodontic treatment with metal braces. Due to severe crowding, four premolars were removed at the beginning of treatment.