Specialties
Braces: Why Braces?
Your dentist may have discussed with you the benefits of having healthy teeth and proper jaw alignment. Crooked and crowded teeth are hard to clean and maintain. This can result in tooth decay, worsen gum disease and lead to tooth loss. Other orthodontic problems can contribute to abnormal wear of tooth surfaces, inefficient chewing function, excessive stress on gum tissue and the bone that supports the teeth, or misalignment of the jaw joints. These can lead to chronic headaches and face or neck pain. Treatment by an orthodontist can be less costly than the additional care required to treat dental problems arising as a result of orthodontic problems. For most people, a beautiful smile is the most obvious benefit of orthodontics. After your braces come off, you'll feel more self-confident.
History
Established in 1984.
I am in practice over 25 years, and am proud to say that I can imagine continuing for another 15 (maybe 20) years. I feel lucky to really love what I do every day! I purchased this practice, which was established in the 1960's from Dr. Bramante, who enjoyed 40+ wonderful years in the practice of orthodontics.
Meet the Business Owner: Elizabeth E.
Dr. Liz Ellen is a 3rd generation orthodontist. Her grandfather & father both enjoyed 40 years of orthodontic practice. Dr. Ellen received her undergraduate degree at Tufts University . She spent an additional year in Boston working at the Harvard School of public Health before resuming her studies at the University of Pennsylvania , Dental School . While at the University of Pennsylvania , she served as class president, and academic tutor, a teaching assistant, & a research assistant. She participated in a clinical clerkship at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center, in the department of oral Surgery. She received the Dr. Earle Banks Hoyt Senior teaching Award, and was inducted into the Matthew Cryer and the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Societies. Dr. Ellen received her Orthodontics degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago . She was an Associate professor of Clinical orthodontics at Columbia University and was a member of the Craniofacial Team at St. Joseph 's Hospital.