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When you visit Grand River Orthodontics, your smile is our top priority. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve. Part of our commitment to serving our patients includes providing information that helps them to make more informed decisions about their or their children's orthodontic needs. This website is a resource we hope you'll find both useful and interesting.

We genuinely hope this site is helpful to you in learning more about Grand River Orthodontics and orthodontic treatment. Please browse through our website and be sure to give us a call if you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment.
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Grand River Orthodontics is devoted to enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-of-the-art techniques that result in beautiful, long lasting smiles!
A standard of excellence in personalized orthodontic care enables us to provide the quality services our patients deserve.
We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use the latest technology and techniques to achieve optimal treatment results.
All xrays are digital, minimizing exposure to radiation.
Orthodontic brackets used are made in America.
Dr. Heather Gietzen completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology at Wayne State University.
She went on to earn her Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) at the University of Pennsylvania.
She then spent 3 years furthering her studies at the University of Michigan where she received her Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics and a Masters of Science in Orthodontics.
Her research earned her the Thomas M. Graber Award of Special Merit and she is published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry specializing in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of jaw, face and bite irregularities (malocclusions*).
Orthodontic treatment is provided by an oral health care provider known as an Orthodontist, who has typically completed two to three years of additional training beyond dental school.
Recent years have brought about many changes within the dental industry, specifically with regards to orthodontic treatment and care.
Now more than ever patients are experiencing fewer incidences of cavities and missing teeth due to the heightened awareness of fluoride use and preventative dentistry.
In much the same way as doctors choose to specialize in areas such as cardiology and neurology, dentists can also choose to specialize.
Orthodontics is a dental specialty which aims to prevent, diagnose and treat facial and dental irregularities, such as malocclusions (bad bites).
Orthodontic specialists can successfully treat patients of any age.
Orthodontists are fully qualified dentists who embark on a further two to three years of university-based study and gain extensive clinical experience in an orthodontic residency program.
A malocclusion is an incorrect relationship between the maxilla (upper arch) and the mandible (lower arch), or a general misalignment of the teeth.
Malocclusions are so common that most individuals experience one, to some degree.
The poor alignment of the teeth is thought to be a result of genetic factors combined with poor oral habits, or other factors in the early years.
Moderate malocclusion commonly requires treatment by an orthodontist.
Orthodontists are dentists who specialize in the treatment of malocclusions and other facial irregularities.
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