For any parent, taking your child to get braces can bring up many questions. As a trusted and award-winning New Jersey orthodontist office for decades, Dr. Patrick Cuozzo and the team at Cuozzo Orthodontics are here to answer any and every question you might have.

Choosing and visiting an orthodontist can be an overwhelming process. At Cuozzo Orthodontics in NJ, we want every patient and parent to feel comfortable, confident, and most of all, excited about starting the journey to straighter teeth.

Orthodontics became the first dental specialty in 1900, according to the American Association of Orthodontics.

As you get older, you may start to notice that your teeth are starting to move and shift. According to the American Association of Orthodontics, teeth start to move and shift because of the breakdown and rebuilding of bone.

Quick—name the first thing you think of when you hear the word, “technology.” Was it your phone? Maybe your computer? Perhaps the convenience of tap-and-go or online shopping? Surely, it wasn’t braces.

Patients at Cuozzo Orthodontics in NJ know Dr. Patrick Cuozzo, aka Dr. Pat, for his warm, friendly chairside manner.

Orthodontic treatment helps correct teeth that are misaligned or crooked. If you’re getting braces to help straighten your teeth, then you may be wondering what types of food to avoid.

Choosing an orthodontist is a big decision. You want to make sure you are choosing the right professional team for you and your family.

You’ve read up on orthodontic braces. Again and again, you’ve looked at your or your child’s teeth. Now, it’s time to take the leap and see an orthodontist in person.

We’ve established the difference between orthodontists and dentists. Orthodontists have additional schooling, specialized training, certification—and orthodontics is all we do. But what about the difference from one orthodontist to the next?

The best at-home aligner kits can’t match the value of visiting an orthodontist’s office.

Looking to straighten your teeth and beam with confidence every time you smile? Whether you’re considering braces, Invisalign® or another treatment type for your child, you’ll want to visit an orthodontist for the most comprehensive options and care.

Orthodontic braces aren’t painful, just uncomfortable at first. Eric, a high school senior and Cuozzo Star, says, “There’s no pain now that my mouth has adjusted. I can see my teeth getting straighter and can’t wait to show off my Cuozzo smile.”

When it comes to orthodontics for children, it’s often best to begin treatment early in order to prevent worse problems from occurring later in life.