We all love the idea of a shortcut, at times. But some things, like your oral health, shouldn’t be tackled in this way. Orthodontic care is a specialized field that requires skill, training, and, most importantly, experience. Let’s explore why choosing experienced, board-certified orthodontists like Dr. Jim and Dr. MaryEvan at Thacker Orthodontics makes all the difference.
Experience That Spans Generations
Our team is not new to this. We’ve proudly served the Hillsboro and Cincinnati communities for decades. With so many combined years of hands-on experience, Dr. Jim and Dr. MaryEvan understand the nuances of orthodontic treatment across all ages, from young kids to adults.
When you choose experienced orthodontists like ours, you benefit from:
- Accurate diagnoses and clear treatment plans
- Proven techniques tailored to your smile goals
- An eye for facial aesthetics and long-term stability
- Personal relationships built on trust and communication
Your smile is a lifelong investment, and we treat it with the care and respect it deserves.
A Full Range of Services Under One Roof
Unlike many corporate offices or general dentists offering limited options, Thacker Orthodontics provides a comprehensive suite of treatments for the families and individuals we work with:
- Invisalign: Perfect for adults or professionals looking for a clear, removable option to straighten teeth without the visibility of brackets or wires.
- Invisalign for Teens: Includes built-in compliance indicators and room for erupting molars, making it a smart solution for growing smiles.
- Clear Ceramic Braces: A great choice if you want something more discreet than metal but just as effective, especially for older teens and adults.
- Modern Metal Braces: Still one of the most powerful tools in orthodontics. They’re durable and great for complex cases.
- Sleep Apnea Treatment: Our orthodontists can design oral appliances to open airways and improve breathing, helping you or your child get better rest and focus during the day.
- Shock Doctor Mouthguards: Ideal for athletes of all ages, these custom-fit mouthguards protect teeth and jaws during contact sports, and fit far better than any store-bought option.
- Retainers: We don’t leave you hanging after your braces come off. Retainers are a foundational part of orthodontic treatment, keeping the results of your hard work safely in place.
- TADs (Temporary Anchorage Devices): TADs are small titanium anchors placed in the mouth to provide a fixed point from which teeth can be moved more efficiently in complex cases. They’re especially helpful when other options aren’t enough to achieve the desired results.
Having all of these services in one location means we can recommend the best treatment for you, not just the one or two that happen to be available.
The Risks of Inexperience and Corporate Chains
Quick-service corporate orthodontic offices may appear to promise convenience and low prices, but those perks often come with some pretty nasty trade-offs:
- Less continuity of care: You may end up seeing a different provider at every visit. For kids, this can be especially disruptive and strange.
- Pressure to commit quickly: Sales-driven offices may push treatment before a full diagnosis, leaving you in a confused state instead of a confident one.
- Limited treatment options: Some only offer basic services with little customization, which also goes back to the quantity-over-quality mindset of many chains.
Orthodontics is a long-term process that requires thoughtful monitoring, precise adjustments, and genuine patient-provider relationships. When corners are cut or care is rushed, results can suffer, and you could end up spending more time and money fixing problems down the road.
Why You Shouldn’t Get Braces From a General Dentist
Some general dentists offer orthodontic services, but they lack the same depth of training and expertise as our doctors. Orthodontists complete an additional two to three years of specialized education beyond dental school, learning how to safely and effectively move teeth and align jaws.
In addition to that, they can also opt for a rigorous process called board certification from the American Board of Orthodontics. Both Dr. Jim and Dr. MaryEvan are board-certified.
General dentists are excellent at maintaining and restoring teeth, but orthodontic care is a different discipline altogether. Choosing a trained, experienced orthodontist means:
- Proper diagnosis and treatment planning
- Effective tooth movement without risking root damage or bite issues
- Safer, more predictable outcomes
It’s the difference between seeing a general practitioner and a specialist, and your smile is more than worthy of a specialist.
An Undeniable Difference
As we continue to add more years to our decades of service to two amazing communities, we continue to be humbled by the fact that people are at the center of what we do. It is always meaningful for us to see new patients, and we’d love to see you soon in Cincinnati or Hillsboro.