Transforming smiles, transforming lives: one face at a time.
Welcome to Praska Orthodontics, a "longtime staple" in the local orthodontic care community since 1960. Our practice's top priority is to provide you with the highest quality of orthodontic care in a friendly, family-oriented, and professional yet comfortable environment. We utilize the latest technological advances in the industry, and our philosophy is to create beautiful faces and smiles for children and adults that will last a lifetime.
Our Approach
Our approach to orthodontic care is centered around providing non-surgical and non-extraction treatments. We achieve this through our practice philosophy of tooth guidance and treatment timing, along with our removable orthopedic appliances, to create the most beautiful faces possible. Our team of experienced professionals takes great pride in offering a personal, friendly atmosphere, making you feel comfortable and at ease throughout your treatment.
Our Services
At Praska Orthodontics, we offer a wide range of services to cater to the unique needs of our patients. From airway orthodontics to TMJ disorders and facial orthopedics, we provide comprehensive care for adults and children alike. Our services include:
- Airway Orthodontics: For people who have very narrow upper jaws and problems breathing through their nose, such as with upper airway resistance syndrome.
- Tooth Guidance: Allows anterior teeth to erupt into better alignment through proper timing of deciduous tooth removals.
- Early Treatment: The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that by age 7, a child should have an orthodontic evaluation, or earlier if a problem is noted by the parents or family dentist.
- Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ): Temporomandibular disorder can develop for many reasons.
- Appliances: Functional removable appliances are used to correct skeletal and dental abnormalities without surgery.
- Braces: Braces are placed to align teeth, close spaces, and further correct the bite.
- STARS (Invisible Braces): STARS are clear removable appliances used to correct some minor misalignment and spacing.
Our Team
Our orthodontic practice is made up of a great team of individuals who have many years of experience in the orthodontic field. We feel very fortunate to have a combined total of over 194 years of experience, most of which were spent in this office. Our team takes great pride in offering a personal, friendly atmosphere, making you feel comfortable and at ease throughout your treatment.
Overall Experience
The reviews highlight both positive and negative aspects of Dr. Praska's orthodontic practice. While some patients have had excellent experiences with the doctor and his staff, others have expressed frustration with long wait times and poor communication.
Staff and Doctor
Dr. Praska and his staff have been praised for their professionalism, friendliness, and gentle chairside manner. Patients have appreciated the doctor's ability to explain treatment options clearly and his staff's respectful demeanor.
Treatment Outcomes
Several patients have reported excellent results from their treatments, including successful correction of overbites and improvement in bite issues. Some have even referred to the doctor's work as "magic" and have recommended him to others.
Wait Times and Communication
On the other hand, some patients have experienced long wait times, with appointments stretching from 30 minutes to over an hour. One reviewer was particularly upset about being hung up on by the receptionist when trying to ask a question. This lack of communication has led to frustration and dissatisfaction among some patients.
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