Orthodontics

• Braces
  Types of Braces We Provide - Iowa Orthodontic Solutions Powered by Smile Doctors | Ankeny Carroll Waukee Johnston Stuart Windsor Heights IA
• Orthodontics
  Dr. Mark Guevarra is originally from Vancouver, Canada, and has lived all over the continent to pursue his education. Dr. Mark received his Honors Specialization degree in Biology from Western University in London, Ontario. He then received his Master of Science in Biological Sciences at Mississippi College, where he graduated with the highest Summa Cum Laude distinction. Dr. Mark went on to complete his Doctorate in Dental Medicine from The University of Pennsylvania, graduating with Honors in Clinical Dentistry, and Community Service. Dr. Guevarra continued his Ivy League training at UPenn to complete his residency in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, where he served as Chief Resident.
• Invisalign Orthodontics
  There’s never been a better time to straighten your teeth with the most advanced clear aligner in the world. Our office is proud to be a certified provider of Invisalign clear aligners, which give you a clear, convenient, and comfortable option to achieve the smile you’ve always wanted.

Restorative

• Bridges
• Crowns
  The MARA appliance is anchored to the molars with crowns, modified crowns, or bands. The lower attachments are fixed to the molars. The upper attachments are removable to enable your orthodontist to make adjustments according to your treatment plan.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  Keep your retainer clean, too, by brushing it gently with a toothbrush and toothpaste. You may also soak it in denture cleaner as instructed by your orthodontist. Do not put your retainer in boiling water or in the dishwasher.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
  Every orthodontist starts out in dental school. Upon completion of dental school, some graduates immediately go into practice as dentists. Others choose to pursue a specialty, which requires additional schooling during a two- to three-year residency program. There are nine specialties sanctioned by the American Dental Association. Some you are likely familiar with: pediatric dentistry (dentistry for children), periodontics (dentistry focusing on the gums), and oral surgery.
• Jaw Surgery
  Your orthodontist can tell you if orthognathic surgery is needed as part of your treatment. Depending on the severity of your case and the alignment of your jaw, you may or may not need surgery.
• Flap Surgery
• Maxillofacial Surgery
  Surgical orthodontics, also known as orthognathic surgery, is a type of orthodontic treatment used to correct severe cases that include bad bites, jaw bone abnormalities, and malocclusion. Oral and maxillofacial surgery is one of the nine recognized dental specialties, and it focuses on treating complex craniofacial cases that involve the mouth, jaw, face, and skull. If you need surgical orthodontics, your orthodontist will work with an oral and maxillofacial surgeon to ensure that you receive the best care possible.
• Tooth Extractions
  Most children lose all their baby teeth by age 13, and by the end of their teen years, the jaw bones will harden and stop growing. Orthodontic procedures for adults often take more time and can involve tooth extraction or oral surgery. Receiving early orthodontic treatment as a child can help prevent the need for orthodontics as an adult, leaving little to no chance of extraction or surgery in the future.

Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  It’s time to start smiling, with a smile made just for you! We would be happy to schedule your complimentary new patient exam, where you can meet one of the doctors and find out if orthodontic treatment is right for you. Please contact one of our offices in Ankeny, Johnston, Waukee, Carroll, or Des Moines today!
• X-rays

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  It is very important that you continue to visit your family dentist once every six months for teeth cleanings and routine dental checkups, even during your orthodontic treatment. If extra dental care is needed, we will be happy to coordinate with your family dentist to make sure you receive the best possible care.
• Fluoride Treatment

Periodontics

• Deep Cleaning
  Making sure you schedule regular dental exams will allow your dentist or periodontist to detect and treat any signs of periodontitis as early as possible. If you have any of the symptoms of gum disease, it’s important to treat the cause of these symptoms as soon as possible to protect your gums, bone, and teeth. Deep cleaning procedures such as scaling and root planing, topical and oral antibiotics, and oral surgeries such as flap surgery or bone and tissue grafting can help reverse the effects of periodontitis.