Common Orthodontic Problems

Malocclusions:
Imperfect positioning of the teeth when the jaws are closed.

Underbite – Lower teeth sit in front of the upper teeth.

Spacing – Space between the upper two front teeth.

Protrusion/Overjet – Upper teeth extend too far forward.

Openbite – Upper and lower front teeth do not meet; only the back teeth touch.

Deep Overbite – The upper front teeth completely cover the lower teeth.

Midlines – (a middle line) The bite does not line up properly.

Crowding - There is not enough space to align teeth.

Crossbite - The upper teeth sit inside the lower teeth.

Braces: Before & After

I am very pleased with the results. Excellent work was done by the entire staff. The whole experience was definitely a great success. I would definitely recommend Dr.Hoffman to anyone serious about getting great work done. ~Wolf H.

The braces are off !

A very friendly staff, everybody helped when I needed it, in the end it was all worth it! ~ Tyson



I first went to the Orthodontist because I had a cross-bite, and they took it from there. They didn't force anything on me, and I was totally comfortable.They have good service, with receptionists and assistants that are good to work with. ~Amanda

Patient Comments

Getting braces was a cool thing, because I needed my teeth fixed. The best thing was not having them on for a long time. Everyone here at the clinic was always nice and it was a good experience. ~ Bryan

I got braces because my teeth were not positioned right. I was very happy with my results, my teeth are all straightened out.The office staff and clinic were very nice which made my visits easy.Overall it was awesome! ~Candy

Damon Braces

It’s More Than Just a Bracket.

Passive self-ligating braces that are much more gentle to the teeth.
High-technology wires that move teeth much faster and require far fewer adjustments.
A clinically proven treatment approach that aligns the teeth and enhances facial aesthetics – usually without extractions.
Other styles of braces use elastics or active clips that “bind” arch wires in place. Elastics and active clips used to hold wires in can act like parking brakes. They cause friction and pressure, making treatment slower and less comfortable.
Damon System braces use a passive slide mechanism that eliminates the friction and binding, so we can use lighter forces slide to move teeth.

Patient Comments

I can't say enough about Dr.Wolk and his team. They did a great job, and I'm really happy that I did go ahead with the surgery as well. Thank you! ~Nathalie

I'm glad I got braces done at Dr.Hoffman's office!!! All the staff was nice and funny! I love my teeth! ~Breanna

What is a Board Certified Orthodontist?

A board certified orthodontist is a dentist who has completed an American Dental Association accredited graduate program in the specialty of orthodontics.

A dentist who graduates from a specialty program becomes an orthodontic specialist who is eligible to become board certified through the voluntary examination process of The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO).

Involvement in the certification process is a demonstration of the orthodontist's pursuit of continued proficiency and excellence.

Why see an Orthodontic Specialist?

1. Personalized and specialized treatment, for the best possible results.

2. Orthodontics is their Specialty

a. Their practice is limited to Orthodontic services only. Braces is ALL they do

b. Their specialty training and certification permits them to consider a broad range of different kinds of treatment.

3. Only an Orthodontic Specialist has University based specialty training in supervised residency programs over 2-3 years, in addition to Dental School. This training combined with years of experience will help you make the best decision for yourself or your child.


4. A beautiful smile reflects self-esteem and confidence for the patient.

Orthodontic Treatment Results

I had a great experience with my orthodontic treatment, and I was very happy with the overall end result. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful as well as accommodating.
~ Megann

I proceeded with orthodontics so I could get a perfect smile, and that's exactly what a got. The staff were very supportive and caring.Thanks for everything! ~James

Pre-Orthodontic Guidance Program

HOFFMAN & WOLK ORTHODONTICS

“ALL ABOARD THE KIDS ON TRACK TRAIN”


Super smiles start young! As you know, it’s never too early to start kids on the way to a future full of smiles!
These programs are designed to begin a special observation process for our patients beginning as early as seven years of age and get them excited about healthy smiles. Pre- Orthodontic Guidance offers many benefits including enabling us to monitor a child’s development with periodic six-month examinations at no charge, allowing us to intercept any abnormalities at an early age and minimizes extensive and lengthy treatment at a later age.

And now, to offer our young patients an active role in their smile development, we are pleased to offer our new “KIDS ON TRACK” program designed especially for our wonderful young patients. So how does it work?


It’s new, it’s simple, and it’s especially for you!
It’s our “Kids On Track” Club, designed for great patients like you!
So how does it work? It’s so easy!

1.Show us your “Kids on Track” ticket at each of your orthodontic appointments
2.Win a reward, like movie passes or yummy treat coupons
3.Get entered in our prize draw, happening every six months and you could win a Bike, iPOD or Portable DVD player!

The best part?
By becoming our patient, you are automatically enrolled in our “Kids On Track” club. So put your membership card someplace special and don’t forget to bring it with you to every appointment.
It’s worth it!

Get your rewards and your chance to win a big prize.
The prizes are great and so are you!

We’re so glad to have our young “KIDS ON TRACK”
and we look forward to riding the rail with you to a future of big smiles and awesome rewards!

Welcome Aboard!
Dr.Hoffman, Dr.Wolk and Team

Orthodontic Treament Feedback

I love my new smile.It's something I had always wanted to see, everything & everyone else had taken precedence!
As I got older, the only "Dr" I would have trusted to believe in an "old gal" was Dr.Hoffman, he's the best! His office staff are friendly,professional and proficient.This was an opportunity to share Orthodontics with my daughter too!
~Sally E.

I thought the treatment went really well. The staff was great.I had the braces on even shorter than I thought, and my results were really good.I love that I only have to wear my retainer at night! Thank you so much! ~Rachel G.

Orthodontics in 2010

Happy New Year all, hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday.
We are looking forward to our exciting "Kids on Track" program, starting up this month, details to follow!