Alpha Orthodontics, a pursuit of excellence

At Alpha Orthodontics we make every effort to provide you with the best orthodontic treatment. For us that means achieving consistently great results. There are many things that help Dr. Leonard do that. Some of them are:

1. Relationships- Most important is the relationship we establish with our patients. We will seek to understand your concerns, answer your questions, and give you the same care that we would provide for our own families.

2. Advanced Technology- We train our entire team on new techniques and Alpha Orthodontics is the only office in the region to offer SureSmile. This treatment uses the very latest proven technology, which improves patient comfort, reduces the frequency of appointments and reduces treatment time.

3. No Tin in a Grin- Dr. Leonard is a certified Invisalign and iBraces orthodontist. This enables him to correct mild orthodontic problems without braces and treat more complicated problems with braces that are not visible – even when you smile. In either case, nothing shows!

4. Clear Financial Arrangements- You will find our financial arrangements to be up front and clear.

If you or a family member has been thinking about orthodontic treatment, please give us a call. We look forward to seeing you!

Friday fun facts with Alpha Orthodontics!

Everyone loves orthodontic fun facts. Fun, fun, fun! The American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, has come up with some fun facts about orthodontics that our team at Alpha Orthodontics thought you might enjoy.

• There are nearly 4 million people in orthodontic treatment throughout the United States. Three out of four are younger than 18.

• The first mechanical treatment for correcting irregular teeth was suggested by Gaius Plinius Secundus (A.D 23-79).The American Association of Orthodontists is comprised of more than 12,000 members in the United States, Canada and abroad.


• The time required to complete orthodontic treatment ranges from 12 to 36 months depending on the nature and severity of the problem.

• Of the 160,000 dentists in the United States and Canada, 8,000 are practicing orthodontists.

• The cement that attaches the braces to the teeth is now made with a special fluoride-releasing substance.

• Wires activated by body heat used in today's braces originally were developed by NASA for use in the space program.

• In addition to alleviating or preventing physical health problems, orthodontics can boost self-esteem as treatment aligns teeth, jaws and lips.

• Famous orthodontic patients include: Dr. Joyce Brothers, Hale Irwin, Cher, Diana Ross, Phyllis Diller, Chelsea Clinton, Whoopi Goldberg, Daisy Fuentes and Brandi.

Alpha Orthodontics, from our patients' perspective

A few weeks ago, we asked you, our wonderful patients, what you most liked about your experience at Alpha Orthodontics. Well, we received some pretty great reviews, and thought we’d share a few with you today. Please feel free to contribute your own thoughts about our office! Dr. Leonard and team love getting patient testimonials!

"Dr. Leonard is very patient and explains things so well. Everyone in the office is great. They make you feel very comfortable about what is happening with the orthodontic process." ~Jillian

"Dr. Leonard explains everything in detail and in terms that we can understand!! Worked very well with us on time frame to have braces applied to coincide with our insurance benefits. ~Ashley

"He's so friendly and helpful. You can tell that Dr. Leonard really loves what he does. He's such a great guy." ~Annie

"The flexibility of this business is amazing. The results are straight forward. The process is not very stressful at all." ~Kyle

Thanks for all of the great reviews! Have a wonderful weekend!

-The team at Alpha Orthodontics

What’s on your summer reading list?

With summer in full swing, some of us at Alpha Orthodontics have been thinking more how important reading is for developing critical thinking skills and improving your vocabulary- at all ages. We know that sometimes it can take a while to make that initial move of opening up a book, but once you do, you won't be able to put it down! Summer reading is a vital step in brain development- and it's fun!

That's why we want to ask you: What's on YOUR summer reading list? What are some of your all-time favorites? Out of ideas for great summer reads? Ask us for suggestions, our staff at Alpha Orthodontics would be happy to provide a few suggestions. You may also ask a local librarian for some ideas or check out these summer reading ideas that we came across today, courtesy of Barnes & Noble.

Happy reading! Be sure to share with us your summer picks or your all-time favorites on our Facebook page!

Happy Fourth of July, from Alpha Orthodontics

This Sunday, our team will celebrate America's 234th birthday. For most people, Independence Day is a time to celebrate, as well as commemorate, the anniversary of the signing of America's Declaration of Independence. It's also a time for most Americans to pay homage to all our soldiers - past and present - who lost their lives in battle - and those soldiers who continue to place themselves in danger every day so that Americans everywhere may celebrate our freedom.

Today, we thought we'd ask: what are your Fourth of July weekend plans? Are you heading to a barbecue? Hitting the great American open road with family?

We invite you to post your responses on our Facebook page! Please feel free to post photos as well!

Whatever you end up doing over Independence Day weekend, our entire staff hope you have a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend!