Making the News!

Our very own Dr. Akash Pandya made his television debut on ABC Baltimore Channel 2 Morning News.

He discussed the different options of orthodontic treatment, including Invisalign, as well as the many benefits of straight teeth and a healthy, beautiful smile.

Dr. Pandya...you did an outstanding job!!

What is an Orthodontist?

Orthodontists are qualified dentists who further their education after dental school and go on to an accredited orthodontic residency programs. This training lasts at least two additional academic years and sometimes more. An orthodontist specializes in tooth movement (orthodontics) and guidance of facial development (dentofacial orthopedics) and is a uniquely trained expert in dentistry to straighten teeth and align jaws. In a partnership with your dentist, an orthodontist will help to provide optimal oral health.

Orthodontists are devoted to building beautiful smiles for not only children, but adults too! It’s never too late to get the smile you have always wanted. Great looking smiles contribute to a strong self-esteem, build self-confidence and strengthen self-image. These are important qualities at every age! Orthodontic treatment and the achievement of a beautiful smile can benefit social and career success as well as improve a person’s general attitude towards life.

So with something this important, wouldn’t you want a true specialist? Much like trusting your heart with a cardiologist, an orthodontist is a specialist in the field of dentistry.
At Stewart and Labbe Orthodontists, our specialists are amongst the best! Dr. Lamon Stewart has been practicing orthodontics in Maryland for over 40 years. He is always on the cutting edge of orthodontic technology and continues his education through multitude seminars and courses. He delights in seeing previous patients now bringing in their kids to get the same outstanding service that they did.

Dr. Stephen Labbe has been working with Dr. Stewart for 20 years. He graduated first in his class from Howard University’s orthodontic program. Dr. Labbe is passionate about beautiful smiles and the effects that providing these smiles has on our patients.

Dr. Akash Pandya has been with Stewart and Labbe Orthodontics for about 3 years. He graduated with honors from the University of Maryland. Ironically enough, Dr. Pandya had his first taste of orthodontics right here in our office! He was a patient of Dr. Stewart’s back in 1988!

We have a great team of Doctors here at Stewart and Labbe Orthodontics. Orthodontic specialists that are here to provide the BEST care possible in a fun and friendly environment.

Call us today at 888-828-8558 and set up a FREE consultation! Find out what we can do for you and start creating your beautiful smile NOW! Why wait? We work with most insurance plans and have an array of payment options to fit most any budget. All 4 of our locations: Annapolis, Crofton, Bowie and Greenbelt are extremely convenient. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

What is Invisalign Teen?

Invisalign Teen is the clear way to straighten teeth. Through a series of custom-made, removable and nearly invisible aligners, Invisalign Teen will gradually move your teeth and create a beautiful smile!

It's easy! Just wear these custom fit aligners for approximately 22 hours a day and watch your beautiful smile emerge. You only need to take them out when you are eating or brushing your teeth.

The best part about Invisalign Teen are the compliance indicators. These small blue monitors are located on the upper aligners. The more time your aligners are worn, the more these indicators change color from blue to clear. This will help parents and doctors ensure that the aligners are being worn often enough...and allow YOU to prove it!

Because Invisalign Teen is removable, you can brush and floss just like normal! This will help to prevent tooth decay and gum disease…as well as keep your confidence high! In addition to keeping your mouth healthy, you can also eat whatever you want. Additionally, you won’t have to worry about your aligners preventing you from playing sports or an instrument…or asking out your cute classmate!

The Invisalign Teen aligners are virtually invisible too. You can always feel confidant showing off your smile even while wearing your aligners. They are custom built just for you and generally works without anyone else knowing you are in orthodontic treatment.

Give us a call at 888-828-8558 or drop us a line at seemysmile@stewartandlabbe.com. We offer FREE consultations and can work with almost any budget. In addition, we accept most insurance plans. Come on in and get that gorgeous grin…without the tin!

When should I bring my child in for their first orthodontic exam?

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that your child get an orthodontic check-up no later than age 7. This will allow your orthodontist to identify any problems that require early treatment. By this age, your child’s teeth have developed enough to where subtle problems can be diagnosed. Treating these problems early on can help to guide proper jaw growth, correct harmful oral habits, direct permanent teeth into a more favorable position and help to avoid the extraction of healthy permanent teeth.

Some things you can look for in your child that may indicate that a trip to the orthodontist is necessary are: early or late loss of baby teeth, difficulty in chewing or biting, breathing through the mouth, thumb or finger sucking, crowded or blocked-out teeth, jaws that are too far forward or too far back, protruding teeth or an unbalanced facial appearance.

At Stewart and Labbe Orthodontics, we provide FREE consultations at any one of our four locations. The appointment takes approximately one hour and includes a thorough examination from one of our orthodontic specialists. You will also have treatment coordinator assigned to you that will help to guide you through and answer any questions you may have about orthodontic treatment. We accept most insurance plans and offer several payment options to fit most any budget.

If you have questions or would like some additional information, please call our office at 888.828.8558 OR email us at seemysmile@stewartandlabbe.com.