Patients: Orthodontics
Welcome!
NYU Dentistry faculty and students are pleased to provide a comfortable and friendly atmosphere for our patients in the Orthodontics treatment area, located on the 6th floor of the Weissman Building. Our goal is to help you achieve the beautiful smile you deserve!
CONTACT US:
Please complete the form below or call 212-998-9514 to schedule or change an appointment or to request help with a treatment or billing question, and one of our team members will contact you.
About Orthodontics
Your First Appointment
Payment Options
NYU Dentistry provides care under the State of New York Medicaid Managed Care Programs. For a complete list, please visit our Insurance/Medicaid Information page.
If you have private insurance and we do not participate with your plan, our representatives can help you prepare any forms that you will need for reimbursement from your carrier.
If you do not have private insurance, we offer a variety of payment plans and accept payment in the form of cash, credit cards, and checks.
Emergencies
There are very few true orthodontic emergencies. Most problems are able to be remedied at home. However, if you have a situation that you are unable to resolve on your own then visit us as soon as possible. We will treat walk-in patients with emergencies.
Early Treatment
The first phase of treatment also called Phase I, usually occurs when the patient is a child and still has his/her baby teeth. At this stage early growth modification therapy can allow correction of severe crowding and jaw discrepancies.
The American Association of Orthodontics recommends that the initial orthodontic evaluation should occur no later than the age of 7. At the age of 7, first adult molars erupt which create a back bite. At this time, orthodontists can evaluate front-to-back and side-to-side tooth relationships, and determine if there is going to be enough space for the larger adult teeth.
Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment
Orthodontists can move teeth at any age even after growth is complete. However adults sometimes experience worn, damaged, missing teeth and/or loss of the bone that supports the teeth. For these reasons, adults treatments normally require coordination between the orthodontist, oral surgeon, periodontist, endodontist and family dentist to assure complete rehabilitation of the bite.
Research: Advances in Orthodontics
Our department is pioneering research in orthodontics and tooth movement. Numerous animal and clinical studies are underway, investigating ways to move teeth faster and strengthen the bones of the jaws.
We have recently introduced a new method shown to accelerate tooth movement as much as 50% in early-phase clinical studies, safely and effectively.
If you are interested in participating in one of our clinical trials please contact your orthodontist in the department and find out if you qualify.