Diagnostic

• Dental Examination

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  It is very important that you continue to visit your family dentist once every six months, even during your orthodontic treatment, for teeth cleanings and routine dental checkups. If extra dental care is needed, we will be happy to coordinate with your family dentist to make sure that you are receiving the best care possible.
• Fluoride Treatment

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  Keep your retainer clean, too, by brushing it gently with a toothbrush and toothpaste. You may also soak it in denture cleaner as instructed by your orthodontist. Do not put your retainer in boiling water or in the dishwasher.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
  Laura and her husband, Sean, met in dental school in Nova Scotia, Canada. They moved to Ann Arbor after completing dental school so he could pursue his MD and oral surgery residency and she could complete her Master of Science in Orthodontics at the University of Michigan. Currently, Sean is Chief of Pediatric Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Michigan.
• Jaw Surgery
  Your orthodontist can tell you if orthognathic surgery is needed as part of your treatment. Depending on the severity of your case and the alignment of your jaw, you may or may not need surgery.
• Maxillofacial Surgery
  Surgical orthodontics, also known as orthognathic surgery, is a type of orthodontic treatment used to correct severe cases that include bad bites, jaw bone abnormalities, and malocclusion. Oral and maxillofacial surgery is one of the nine recognized dental specialties, and it focuses on treating complex craniofacial cases that involve the mouth, jaw, face, and skull. If you need surgical orthodontics, your orthodontist will work with an oral and maxillofacial surgeon to ensure that you receive the best care possible.
• Tooth Extractions

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
  Edwards & Schaefer Orthodontics is committed to providing the highest quality clinical care and personalized service in a warm and compassionate atmosphere. Drs. Edwards and Schaefer and our staff enjoy getting to know each patient and their families, and love creating relationships that last multiple generations.
• Invisalign Orthodontics
  There’s never been a better time to straighten your teeth with the most advanced clear aligner in the world. Our office is proud to be a certified provider of Invisalign clear aligners, which give you a clear, convenient, and comfortable option to achieve the smile you’ve always wanted.
• Braces
  Metal braces are the most common type of braces for orthodontic patients. Today's metal braces are much smaller, flatter, and more comfortable than in the past. Patients of all ages choose metal braces to help them achieve straight, beautiful smiles.