Meet Your Grosse Pointe Woods Family Orthodontist
Dr. Gerald W. Wesley is a native of southeast Michigan. He grew up in the town of Marine City where he enjoyed the outdoors as well as athletics that included football, basketball and track.
Dr. Wesley graduated from Western Michigan University with a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences in 2009. He then attended the University of Detroit Mercy’s School of Dentistry where he graduated with honors in 2014, earning his D.D.S. His education continued at Detroit Mercy until he completed his Orthodontic specialty program and earned an M.S. in Orthodontics in 2016. During his time in Detroit Mercy’s Orthodontic program, he completed his thesis that dealt with TMJ, condylar morphology, and cone beam computed tomography. This experience greatly broadened his knowledge of the gnathologic system.
Dr Wesley is a committed lifelong student! He has logged over 70 hours of continuing education credits in this past year alone. His orthodontic interest are focused on advancing technologies and any topic that involves treating the person as a whole (beyond the smile!). This includes airway-friendly treatment, temporomandibular joint management, and soft tissue management.
Care For All Ages From Your Grosse Pointe Woods Family Orthodontist
At Lifetime Orthodontics, we believe that everyone should be able to access quality orthodontic treatment and that everyone deserves a beautifully aligned smile. We are proud to offer a full range of orthodontic services, including braces and Invisalign, for children, teens, and adults at our offices in Clinton and Grosse Pointe Woods.
Grosse Pointe Woods Orthodontics for Children
In order to ensure that your child is as healthy as possible, it's important that their teeth and jaws are properly aligned, giving them a healthy bite. Many parents are surprised to learn that the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children get an orthodontic check-up no later than age 7.
By that age, your child's teeth have developed enough so that small problems with jaw growth and emerging teeth can be spotted while they still have some baby teeth. A check-up may reveal that your child's bite is fine and that braces won't be necessary, or we may identify a potential problem and recommended that we monitor it. From there, we may begin treatment at a time that is appropriate for the child. In other cases, we may recommended early treatment.
Orthodontic Care for Grosse Pointe Woods Teens
Early treatment allows our team to monitor the growth and development of your child's jaw, meaning we can catch and begin treating problems while they're still in the early stages. This can cut down the length of treatment considerably.
Teens often want to know, "How long will I be in braces?" There's no set answer, as each case is different, just like each smile is unique. We're always going to do everything that we can to ensure that your teen has their most beautiful, forever smile. Fortunately, today's braces are a big improvement over the ones that previous generations have experienced. They're smaller, sleeker, and far more comfortable than ever before. They also come in a variety of styles, materials and colors.
In addition, teens also have more treatment options than ever before. In addition to traditional metal braces, teens also have the option of choosing clear, ceramic braces, which work the same way traditional braces do, but are designed to blend in with your teen's teeth, giving a more subtle appearance. Also, if your teen wants a new smile with no wires, whatsoever, they might consider treatment using clear aligners, such as Invisalign. Clear aligners straighten teeth gradually using a series of clear, removable trays that fit over the teeth.
Adult Orthodontics in Grosse Pointe Woods
Orthodontic treatment isn't just for children and teens. More adults than ever are seeking beautiful, forever smiles through orthodontic treatment. Today, roughly 1-in-5 orthodontic patients are adults, so it's never too late to get that stunning smile that you've always wanted.
Many adults are choosing to receive treatment later in life because they understand how important it is to maintain their oral health, they want to feel better about their overall appearance, or both. We also see many adults who have received orthodontic treatment during their early years, but are in need of a "touch up" to regain the smiles they once had.
At Lifetime Orthodontics, we recognize that children, teens, and adults will all have different dental needs and need different levels of attention and care. We work diligently with each patient to ensure you receive the most appropriate treatment for you in the most inviting environment.
Schedule a free consultation with us today to get started.