Orthodontist in Monroe, Washington

Dr. Mariana Muguerza is a board-certified orthodontist in Monroe, Washington. This prestigious designation places Dr. Mariana in an elite group of less than half of all practicing orthodontists and lets everyone know that they will be seen by an orthodontic specialist and a highly trained team.

Treatments from Your Orthodontist in Monroe, Washington

Mariana Orthodontics is a comprehensive orthodontic practice that offers a host of oral health treatments to straight smiles, align teeth, and fix gaps, crowding, bite problems, and more. Some of Dr. Mariana’s specialties include the following:

• Invisalign: These clear aligners allow patients to straighten their teeth without wires or brackets and without interrupting their lifestyle. The treatment often takes only half the time required by conventional metal braces and is so discreet no one ever needs to know you’re wearing Invisalign.
• SureSmile: A fascinating technology that takes precision to a new level by customizing individual archwires to match your orthodontic treatment plan and move your teeth to their correct positions more efficiently than ever before, SureSmile cuts total wear time of braces by nearly 30%.
• Self-ligating braces: Colorful elastics are the hallmark of conventional braces, but self-ligating braces use a specialized clip instead to allow the archwire to guide teeth into place. This reduces pressure on the teeth, decreases the number of adjustments needed, and makes it easier to clean teeth.
• Traditional metal and clear braces: When people mention an orthodontics in Monroe, Washington, the first thing you might think is metal braces. These are the hallmark of orthodontic treatment and they work even better now than ever before. Plus, braces are available in a clear version so they’re far less noticeable.
• Two-phase orthodontic treatment for kids: Some children need two phases of orthodontics to get their teeth into proper positions. The first stage often involves an expander and brackets and wires. A break in treatment follows and allows the remaining adult teeth to erupt before the second phase of full braces commences.
• Early orthodontic treatment: The first stage of two-phase orthodontic treatment is meant for kids who have early or late loss of baby teeth, mouth breathing, thumb sucking, difficulty chewing, protruding teeth, speech impediments, crossbites, or crowded front teeth. An orthodontic evaluation around age 7 or 8 helps determine where your child stands and what treatment they require.