Address
304 North Cardinal St.
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
Work Hours
Monday to Friday: 7AM - 7PM
Weekend: 10AM - 5PM
ORTHODONTICS / YORKVILLE + WATERLOO
Orthodontic
Treatment
Modern orthodontic care for growing smiles, teens and adults.
MORE THAN STRAIGHT TEETH
Alignment begins with the bite.
Orthodontic treatment is about more than how teeth look. Tooth position and the way the upper and lower teeth meet can influence function, oral hygiene and the long-term stability of your smile.
At Ashraf Dentistry, we provide orthodontic care for children, teens and adults, with treatment selected according to each patient’s stage of development, bite and goals.
THREE PATHWAYS
Different smiles need different approaches.
01 / GROWING PATIENTS
Functional Orthopedics
For selected growing children, Ashraf Dentistry uses a functional orthopedic appliance approach to help guide treatment while the jaws and teeth are still developing.
02 / FIXED ORTHODONTICS
Customized Braces
Customized fixed orthodontics can be used to move teeth in a controlled way when braces are the preferred treatment approach.
03 / CLEAR ALIGNERS
Invisalign
For suitable patients, a prescribed series of removable clear aligners can gradually guide teeth toward their planned positions.
WHERE TREATMENT STARTS
First understand. Then move.
Ashraf Dentistry’s existing orthodontic process begins with a complete examination and dental imaging before treatment is discussed.
The goal is to understand not only where individual teeth sit, but how the entire bite works together.
01
Comprehensive examination
We assess tooth position, dental health, facial relationships and how your bite comes together.
02
Digital records & imaging
Imaging and digital scanning provide additional information for diagnosis and treatment planning.
03
Treatment planning
Once the records are reviewed, we discuss the orthodontic options appropriate for your age, bite and treatment goals.
CUSTOMIZED FIXED ORTHODONTICS
Braces, personalized tooth by tooth.
Ashraf Dentistry offers a customized fixed-orthodontic system that uses digital treatment planning and 3D manufacturing to create brackets tailored to the planned position of individual teeth.
This digital workflow gives the treatment team another way to plan fixed orthodontic movement with a high degree of customization rather than relying solely on standardized bracket geometry.
DIGITAL ORTHODONTICS
From scan to customized treatment.
- Digital intraoral records
- Computer-assisted treatment planning
- Customized bracket design
- 3D-manufactured orthodontic components
- Planned progression throughout treatment
ORTHODONTICS THROUGH LIFE
One practice. Different stages of growth.
CHILDREN
Growth matters.
Growing patients may benefit from monitoring tooth eruption, jaw development and bite relationships before all permanent teeth are established.
TEENS
Options expand.
As the permanent dentition develops, braces, customized fixed orthodontics or other approaches may be considered depending on the bite and treatment goals.
ADULTS
It is not too late.
Adults of many ages can undergo orthodontic treatment when the teeth and supporting tissues are healthy enough for planned movement.
WHAT CAN ORTHODONTICS ADDRESS?
Alignment, space and the way teeth meet.
- Crowded teeth
- Crooked teeth
- Spacing concerns
- Misaligned teeth
- Overbite
- Underbite
- Crossbite
- Other bite relationships
The treatment recommended depends on the cause and severity of the concern, the patient’s stage of development and the overall condition of the teeth and supporting tissues.
AFTER ORTHODONTICS
Alignment may only be the beginning.
Once orthodontic treatment is complete, some patients choose to leave their smile exactly as it is. Others explore whitening, bonding or other cosmetic options after alignment has been finalized.
ORTHODONTICS / YORKVILLE + WATERLOO
Find the right path for your smile.
Schedule an orthodontic consultation at our Yorkville or Waterloo location to discuss your bite, alignment and the treatment options appropriate for you or your child.