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A guide for pediatricians, dentists, speech pathologists, ENTs, sleep physicians, and other healthcare providers.
We welcome referrals from providers across Rhode Island and New England. Whether you're managing a child with airway concerns or an adult patient who needs orthodontic treatment before restorative work, we're here to collaborate. Use the referral form below to get started — Dr. Lavigne, Dr. Cardarelli, and their team will communicate closely with you throughout the course of treatment.
Email a Referral ↓The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child be evaluated by an orthodontist by age seven. Early evaluation allows us to identify developing problems and intervene at the most effective time — often reducing the need for more complex treatment later.
Please refer your pediatric patients to us for any of the following:
Routine orthodontic screening as recommended by the AAO. We will evaluate a child as young as 3.
Refer as soon as a posterior or anterior crossbite is identified, regardless of age
Early intervention can promote forward growth of the jaws and prevent or minimize tooth wear issues
Early assessment allows for growth guidance before all adult teeth erupt
We are an integral part of a collaborative airway team. We work alongside ENTs, sleep physicians, myofunctional therapists, and other specialists to evaluate and address airway dysfunction in growing patients
Including snoring or noisy sleep, tooth grinding (bruxism), bedwetting after potty training, mouth-breathing, dental crowding, and hyperactivity
When speech issues persist despite speech therapy intervention, an orthodontic evaluation may identify contributing structural factors
Refer as soon as grinding is identified
Orthodontic treatment plays an important role in comprehensive adult dental care. We work closely with general dentists, prosthodontists, oral surgeons, periodontists, and other specialists to ensure ideal outcomes for complex restorative and functional cases.
Please refer your adult patients to us for any of the following:
An orthodontic consultation is recommended before any implant is placed to ensure proper spacing and occlusal alignment
When incisal wear is identified, a bite evaluation should precede any restorative intervention
If the bite is not ideal before full-coverage restorations are completed, orthodontic treatment first will protect the longevity of the restorative work. We ask that patients be placed in long-term temporary restorations during orthodontic treatment, with final restorations placed after the bite is idealized
Refer when the patient is not in Class I canine occlusion or shows wear on the canines
We treat adult airway issues using the same collaborative, team-based model as with pediatric patients. Orthodontic interventions may include adult palate expansion or coordination with oral surgeons for jaw repositioning surgery
Just email us your referral and we'll take it from there. We'll contact the patient to schedule an evaluation and keep you informed throughout treatment.
📍 Providence
133 Pitman St, Providence, RI 02906
📍 Wakefield
24 Salt Pond Rd, Suite A3, Wakefield, RI 02879
Send your referral to newpatient@anchororthodontics.com and we'll take it from there.
Your Information
Your name and practice name Best phone number and email for follow-up
Patient Information
Patient first and last name Date of birth Parent or guardian name (for pediatric patients) Best phone number and email to reach the patient or guardian
Referral Details
Reason for referral Preferred location: Providence (133 Pitman St) or Wakefield (24 Salt Pond Rd) Any relevant clinical notes, imaging, or records you'd like us to review
We'll contact the patient directly to schedule their evaluation and keep you informed throughout treatment.
Email Your ReferralPlease include the following in your email:
Your name and practice name
Best phone number and email for follow-up
Patient's first and last name
Date of birth, parent or guardian name (for pediatric patients), and best phone or email to reach them
Reason for referral
Preferred location: Providence (133 Pitman St) or Wakefield (24 Salt Pond Rd), and any relevant clinical notes or records
We'll contact the patient directly to schedule their evaluation and keep you informed throughout treatment.
Dr. Courtney Lavigne is Rhode Island's only board-certified orthodontist and Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AAACD) — a distinction held by fewer than 1% of dentists worldwide. She has advanced training in airway health, early intervention, and complex restorative orthodontics, and lectures nationally and internationally. She has a true passion for early intervention to set children up for better growth to avoid complex needs later in life.
Learn more about Dr. Lavigne →Dr. Lauren Cardarelli earned her DMD, Orthodontic Certificate, and Master of Dental Science from the University of Connecticut, where she served as Chief Resident. She is experienced across the full range of orthodontic treatments including clear aligners, customized braces, and advanced appliances including MARPE. Dr. Cardarelli's research has earned multiple national awards in 3D imaging and AI-assisted treatment planning.
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