Braces and clear aligners for kids, teens, and young adults

Damon self-ligating braces

Damon braces hold the wire with a small built-in door instead of elastic ties. That means lighter, steadier forces on the teeth, fewer pieces to replace at each visit, and less for food to stick to.

• More comfortable, with no elastic ties
• Gentle forces that are easier on the gums and teeth
• Shape-memory wires that keep working between visits

Clear aligners

Clear aligners are a series of removable trays that move the teeth a little at a time. They're a good fit for many teens and young adults who can commit to wearing them about 22 hours a day.

• Nearly invisible, with no brackets or wires to poke
• Removable for eating, brushing, and flossing
• Resist staining, and free of BPA, latex, and phthalates
• Fewer emergency visits for broken parts

Comfortable from the first appointment

• Digital scans instead of impression goop
• Low-radiation digital X-rays
• In-house 3D printing for models and appliances

Keeping the result: retainers

Teeth naturally want to drift, so retainers are part of every treatment. Dr. Cindy's routine:

• Wear retainers full-time for the first three months, then at night (8 to 10 hours).
• Take them out to eat and keep them in their case.
• Brush them daily with cool or warm water — never hot.
• Come to your retainer checks so we can catch small changes early.

Not sure where to start?

We offer orthodontic consultations and second opinions. For younger children, early treatment may come first, and for older teens and young adults with a narrow upper jaw, MARPE expansion can create room before alignment. As with every patient here, Dr. Cindy also looks at jaw growth and breathing, not only how straight the teeth are.

Our office is on Smith Street in Nanuet, an easy drive from across Rockland County, Bergen County, NJ, and Westchester.