Portland Orthodontist

Meet Your Portland Orthodontist

I am always extremely honored when someone chooses me to be their orthodontist. I feel blessed to be doing what I love and want to share my passion with others. Helping other people enjoy their smile is what I love about my job and it is extremely rewarding to me. At my office, we genuinely care about each and every patient and welcome them like family.

I recognize that each person who seeks my advice for their orthodontic needs is unique, therefore I treat each person with a custom treatment plan. As a Board Certified Orthodontist, I have only the highest standards for treatment. The engineering mind in me looks at each case like a puzzle that needs to be put together to fit perfectly. I have been specially trained to recognize, treat, and prevent any orthodontic issues by straightening the alignment of teeth, correcting misaligned jaw structure and improving the function of your smile.

Why Choose a Portland-Area Orthodontist?

If you are searching for a Portland orthodontist, choosing an orthodontic specialist helps ensure your treatment plan is built around your smile goals and your bite.

Orthodontist vs. Dentist

An orthodontist is a dentist, but a dentist is not an orthodontist. All orthodontists are dentists first, but not every dentist has the qualifications to be an orthodontist.
Dr. John Delplanche continued his formal education for an additional 2 to 3 years before receiving the necessary license and certification.
As an orthodontist, Dr. Delplanche has spent years studying how and why to move teeth, including what to do, how to plan, and how to execute the appropriate treatment plan.
Meet Dr. Delplanche.

Why does it matter who you choose for orthodontic care?

Specialists receive additional training to give them the skills needed to deal with more complex orthodontic problems.
Dentists receive basic orthodontic training, but they also focus on a wide range of general dental needs.

Seeing an orthodontic specialist may improve your experience by:

Providing more treatment options, including Invisalign and braces.
Offering efficient treatment and visits because orthodontics is the practice’s primary focus.
Helping you work toward the best possible outcome on your treatment plan, especially if bite concerns need to be addressed.
Bringing hands-on experience treating cases that share your unique concerns.
Keeping appointments streamlined, since orthodontic visits are often scheduled every six to eight weeks once treatment is underway.

Cost should not be the deciding factor. Learn more about insurance and financing options, or
schedule a free consultation to review your options and next steps.

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