If you’re like most people, when you think of braces, you think of straight teeth. What you may not realize is that orthodontics is a lot more than that. Yes, we straighten teeth but we also consider the effects it will have on the appearance and dental health of each patient. A beautiful smile, with properly balanced facial aesthetics, is the foundation of our treatment philosophy. Creating facial balance and harmony between soft and hard tissue is what we strive to achieve for all of our patients at Midwood Orthodontics. This facial balance helps maintain the long term health and alignment of teeth and also results in the most pleasing smile.
Delivering the proposed treatment in a timely manner, with the most up-to-date technology available is another priority of ours. The technology that is being offered today has enabled far fewer extractions of permanent teeth, improvements in airway function, a reduction in treatment times and above allthe best results with the least discomfort. We offer treatment that requires less compliance from our children and fewer appointments to our office during treatment.
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that all children be seen by an orthodontist at the age of seven to evaluate bite development. Drs. Klapper and Zarabi will examine your child to determine if treatment is necessary to attain a well-balanced facial profile and proper occlusion/bite. Although most patients at age seven will not require any treatment, this initial visit will allow Drs. Klapper and Zarabi to evaluate any existing developmental problems, such as impacted or missing teeth, cross bites or overbites, and gives the doctors the opportunity to discuss your child’s future orthodontic needs with you, so there are no surprises in years to come. Early treatment, when necessary, may yield results that are not possible at a later date when the full growth and developmental potential of the child is decreased.
Adult Treatment
It is just no longer true that orthodontic treatment always takes years and years to complete, that braces are “just for kids,” ugly, and painful to wear or, that extraction of teeth is very frequently needed. It is our goal to create beautiful and lasting smiles for each of our patients, this includes adults. We offer Invisalign clear aligners for patients who don’t want to wear permanent braces. There may be reasons why a patient may not be a candidate for Invisalign and for them technology exists that allows for customized brackets and wires that are placed on the back/tongue side of each tooth. Using CAD/CAM technology these braces, called Incognito Braces, are 100% customized for each patient and each individual tooth. Robots bend the wires! Dr. Zarabi is excited to now offer this wonderful treatment to his patients in Brooklyn. There is a technique, called Wilckodontics or Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics, that enables faster movement of teeth, less extractions, and reduced need for jaw surgery. Dr. Zarabi is one of only three orthodontists in New York City to be fully trained to offer this revolutionary approach to his patients.
Midwood Orthodontics specializes in providing customized, comprehensive orthodontic treatment to patients of all ages. They feature a pleasant, forward thinking office environment, the latest in clinical techniques and a warm and friendly team of professionally trained staff.
About Dr. Klapper
Dr. Bernard J. Klapper, the founder of our orthodontic practice, has over 30 years of experience in dental specialties. After starting a Pediatric Dentistry practice in the Five Towns and Manhattan, he returned to NYU College of Dentistry to obtain his certificate in Orthodontics.
For 10 years, Dr. Klapper was a clinical associate professor at NYU College of Dentistry. He has published scientific papers in the Journal of Pediatric Dentistry, Caries Research, and the Journal of Dental Research.
Dr. Klapper has given professional lectures for the Lenox Hill Hospital, the Beth Israel Medical Center and the Greater New York Dental Meeting. He continues to search for new ideas and techniques to improve our orthodontic results.
About Dr. Zarabi
Dr. David Zarabi is a certified orthodontic specialist. He attended SUNY at Stony Brook where he received his DDS degree and graduated 2nd in his class. He was inducted into the OKU honors fraternity.
Upon completing dental school, Dr. Zarabi entered the Orthodontics program at Stony Brook. He completed his three year residency in 2001 and has been dedicated to private practice ever since. Dr. Zarabi has lectured at the Greater New York Dental meeting and held the position of associate professor at NYU for a number of years where he taught post graduate orthodontic residents.
Dr. David Zarabi is a member in excellent standing of many local and national orthodontic societies. He prides himself on constantly seeking the continuing education courses which enhance the patient experience. Technology is his passion as is total excellence. He views orthodontics not just as a profession but more importantly as a mind-set. This will become obvious when you meet both Dr. Zarabi and his team. Dr. Zarabi splits his time between his offices in Brooklyn and Manhattan and recently appeared on an episode of America’s Top Model.
Visit midwooodorthodontics.com to learn more about treatments offered by Drs. Klapper and Zarabi.
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