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Looking for adult orthodontics in Providence? Orthodontics is not just for kids. Adults come to Anchor Orthodontics on Pitman Street for treatment planned by Dr. Courtney Lavigne, whose background sets her apart. Before becoming an orthodontist she spent years in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, so she plans an adult case with the final look and function of your smile in mind, not just whether the teeth are straight.
Most adults want treatment that is discreet and works around their schedule. We offer Invisalign and other clear aligners, tooth-colored LightForce custom braces, and traditional braces, and we help you choose the one that fits your case and your life. Dr. Lavigne is a board-certified orthodontist who is also an Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a distinction held by fewer than 1% of dentists worldwide, so the look of the result is part of the plan from day one. Dr. Lauren Cardarelli also sees adult patients at our Providence office. Learn more on our main adult orthodontics page.
Adults who were told years ago that they had missed the window for jaw expansion often have not. MSE and MARPE techniques can widen the palate without the jaw surgery this once required, for the right patient. If you are planning implants, veneers, or crowns, doing orthodontics first can set the teeth up so the final restorative work looks and functions better. We coordinate directly with your dentist so the sequence is right.
See us at 133 Pitman Street in the old East Side Marketplace plaza, near Wayland Square and College Hill, next to Highbar and near Bottles, with on-site parking. Convenient for East Side and Federal Hill adults who want specialist care close to home or work. Hours are on our Providence location page. We also treat adults at our Wakefield office.
Curious whether treatment makes sense for you? No referral is needed. Call (401) 782-1221 or book your Providence adult consult. We discuss fees and options clearly at your visit.
No. Healthy teeth can be moved at any age, and a large share of our patients are adults. The evaluation looks at your gums, bone, and any existing dental work, and the plan is built around them.
Most adults choose clear aligners or LightForce tooth-colored ceramic brackets. Both are discreet, and which one we recommend depends on the movements your bite actually needs.
At our East Side office at 133 Pitman Street, near Wayland Square and College Hill, with on-site parking. You can also choose our Wakefield office if that is more convenient.
Yes, and it should be planned that way from the start. Implants cannot move, so treatment is sequenced around them, and if you are planning future cosmetic work, aligning the teeth first usually produces a better result. We coordinate with your dentist.
