At Gerken Orthodontics, Dr. Craig Gerken and his dedicated team take pride in offering the highest quality orthodontic care using state-of-the-art equipment, techniques, and procedures. Conveniently located in Ardmore, Oklahoma, we strive to make every aspect of your treatment as stress-free and comfortable as possible.
We recognize that every patient has different needs, and we pride ourselves in the courteous service we deliver to each person who walks through our doors. In addition to traditional appliances, we offer self-ligating brackets and clear ceramic braces to straighten teeth. For adults and teenagers, we also offer Invisalign, the invisible way to straighten teeth without braces using a series of clear, removable custom-made aligners.
We recognize that every patient has different needs, and we pride ourselves in the courteous service we deliver to each person who walks through our doors. In addition to traditional appliances, we offer self-ligating brackets and clear ceramic braces to straighten teeth. For adults and teenagers, we also offer Invisalign, the invisible way to straighten teeth without braces using a series of clear, removable custom-made aligners.
Services
We are especially interested in making all our patients feel right at home! We put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment. Our staff is trained and skilled, and we strive to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient. Our office staff has over 140 years of experience.
The mission of our practice is to provide the most up-to-date orthodontic care to our patients in a comfortable atmosphere that provides a positive orthodontic experience to children and adults alike. Our team will continue to learn and grow each day to fulfill our quest to be the BEST. It may be necessary for the patient to make appointments during school hours.
The initial appointment is a clinical examination to determine the patients orthodontic needs. We will advise you of any problem and the necessary corrective treatment. This appointment will also include Diagnostic Records if treatment is indicated. Records will be taken to enable the doctor to study the problems and determine the corrective procedures.
Orthodontists are dental specialists who diagnose and treat problems with the position, alignment or spacing of the teeth, and related irregularities in the face and the jaw. We use a number of special treatments, including braces and other oral appliances, to correct these problems. There are two good reasons: aesthetics and function.
Orthodontic problems can affect both children and adults - even those who wore braces when they were young. That's because teeth are more mobile than you might think. In fact, teeth move very gradually all the time in response to the normal forces of biting and chewing. But the teeth can also be pushed out of proper alignment when, for example, young children develop unhealthy habits such as thumb sucking or tongue thrusting.
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Kory Roberts
Jan 03, 2022
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Nov 18, 2021
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Oct 24, 2021
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Brandi Gibson
Oct 22, 2021
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Dr. Gerken and his staff are amazing! They are super friendly and very knowledgeable when it comes to the best steps in caring for your teeth. My son recently got his braces removed and I'm very impressed with how wonderful his new smile looks! Thanks Dr. Gerken and staff for making his smile worthwhile!
Noelia Rodriguez
Oct 14, 2021
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