Voted best orthodontists on Long Island by Pulse Magazine, our practice has been treating patients in Shirley for over 40 years! Originally owned by Dr. Taynor and Dr. Goldman, our practice has continued the tradition of creating beautiful smiles for children and adults by Dr. Patrick Sabo, Dr. Mark Rienecker, and Dr. Erin Diamantakis by using braces and invisalign.
We have expanded our practice and built a pediatric office right next door. Dr. Shawn Francis II is a wonderful new addition to our dental family!
We have expanded our practice and built a pediatric office right next door. Dr. Shawn Francis II is a wonderful new addition to our dental family!
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At the first visit to the orthodontist, diagnostic records are made to determine the best course of treatment. Complete diagnostic records typically include a medical/dental history, clinical examination; digital study models of the teeth without using goopy impressions, photos of the patient's face and teeth, and digital X-rays.
Appliance: Anything your orthodontist attaches to your teeth, which moves your teeth or changes the shape of your jaw. Archwire: The metal wire that acts as a track to guide your teeth along as they move. It is changed periodically throughout treatment as your teeth move to their new positions. Bracket: A metal or ceramic part cemented ("bonded") to your tooth that holds your archwire in place.
Just as orthodontics repositions teeth, surgical orthodontics (also known as orthognathic surgery) corrects jaw irregularities to improve the patient's ability to chew, speak, and breathe and for improved facial appearances. In other words, surgical orthodontics straightens your jaw. Moving the jaws also moves the teeth, so braces are always performed in conjunction with jaw correction.
Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. An orthodontist is a specialist who has completed an advanced education program following dental school to learn the special skills required to manage tooth movement and guide facial development.
Consider Invisalign to get the beautiful straight teeth you've always wanted - without braces. Please call our office to meet with one of our Elite Invisalign Providers for a complimentary review and second opinion. Invisalign uses a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners that no one can tell you're wearing.
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Anamarie Maryon
Oct 04, 2021
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I have been coming here every six months for the past several years for regular check ups to see when my daughter would be ready for braces! Right before the pandemic hit, her braces went on.
Today is the day the braces come off and it’s bitter sweet! The entire staff goes above and beyond and from start to finish this has been a wonderful experience. I cannot wait to see my daughters beautiful smile!
We highly recommend Shirley Orthodontist 🦷 💕
Today is the day the braces come off and it’s bitter sweet! The entire staff goes above and beyond and from start to finish this has been a wonderful experience. I cannot wait to see my daughters beautiful smile!
We highly recommend Shirley Orthodontist 🦷 💕
Lisa Castorina Amato
Jan 20, 2020
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Jenn Lynn
Dec 07, 2017
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Lauren Sellers
Dec 09, 2014
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Susan Gunning
Nov 24, 2014
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