Braces & Clear Aligner Experts in Medina
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Contact the Upbeat Smiles team in Medina to take the first step toward your stunning new smile. We love patients of all ages, so come in for your free consultation with Dr. Dale Anne Featheringham!
Medina Orthodontic Office
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Upbeat Smiles
698 E Washington St.
Medina, OH 44256
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Office Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
A Trusted Orthodontist in Medina
Dale Anne Featheringham, DDS, MS, MBA, is a private practice orthodontist in Medina, Ohio. A Buckeye through and through, she began her dental career after graduating from The Ohio State College of Dentistry and then stayed there to complete a residency program in Orthodontics. Following dental school, she went to the Fisher College of Business at OSU and completed an MBA program.
Dale Anne started her career in Medina, Ohio, working as an associate for a few years, and then started her own practice in Mansfield in 2006, and in Wooster, Ohio in 2010. She then joined her practice with two other orthodontists to form Trio Orthodontics. This eight-location group practice was eventually purchased by a corporate orthodontic company, Smile Doctors, in 2017.
She is delighted to return to Medina County to serve patients and work with the talented dental community in Medina and the surrounding areas in her own practice. When she’s not thinking about teeth, she is a self-described “volunteer-aholic”, serving in various roles for her professional organization, the American Association of Orthodontists, the Ohio Dental Association, the Ohio State Dental Alumni Association, and the Ohio State Orthodontic Alumni Association, and for charity groups that focus on children and their well-being.
Medina Braces
Braces in Medina are an excellent choice for correcting complex tooth issues. Since they can sometimes work faster at aligning teeth and closing gaps than other treatments might, overall treatment time may be slightly reduced.
Braces don’t require some of the more complex technology or expensive equipment that newer treatments can, meaning Medina braces are a cost-effective orthodontic option.
Modern metal braces are one of the most efficient orthodontic tools we have. They’re made out of metal or ceramic brackets that are affixed to the teeth and then connected by wires and tiny rubber bands or elastics.
These brackets, wires, and bands work together to apply the gentle pressure that will gradually move the teeth into the positions we want them to be in as long as you have regular adjustments with our doctors.
Medina Clear Aligners
Clear aligners are incredibly popular with patients and orthodontists in Medina and is the top alternative to traditional braces. Instead of brackets and bands, our clear aligners system uses a series of clear, removable trays to straighten your teeth.
Clear aligners are made of a comfortable plastic material and customized to fit snugly over your teeth. You’ll switch your invisible trays out for the next one in the series every one to two weeks as directed by Dr. Featheringham to keep your treatment on track.
The clear aligner system can only work if you follow Dr. Dale Anne’s guidelines to the tee! Keep them in for 20 to 22 hours per day throughout treatment. If you don’t, it can impede the results and add time to the orthodontic process.
Clear aligners are at their most efficient when correcting many of the most common orthodontic issues. For some complex cases, Invisalign may not be a good option. A free consultation with Dr. Dale Anne at Upbeat Smiles in Medina will determine if clear aligners are right for you.
Get Your Perfect Smile With Medina Braces & Clear Aligners
Dr. Dale Anne has years of experience providing customized treatment plans for patients of all ages. When you visit our office in Medina for a free consultation, our talented team will create a one-of-a-kind plan that’s just for you.
To learn more about Medina orthodontics, schedule your free consultation with Upbeat Smiles today. Let’s smile together!
