CHARLOTTESVILLE · SINCE 1998
Straight teeth are only part of the story.
Dr. Dennis looks beyond straight teeth to the bite, facial balance, growth, airway clues, and the person living with the treatment.
CARE, BY CHAPTER
Different ages. Different tools. One considered plan.
Children are not small adults. Their teeth are arriving while their jaws, breathing patterns, habits, and confidence are still developing. Dr. Dennis looks at all of it before deciding whether the right next step is treatment or simply watching growth.
From the journal · When should my child first see an orthodontist? →Talk with us about your child →Adults come to us for many reasons: teeth that shifted after earlier braces, a bite that never felt right, wear or crowding noticed by a dentist, or the simple wish to smile more confidently. The first job is understanding what changed and what a worthwhile result looks like now.
From the journal · Why teeth keep changing as we get older →Explore adult treatment →
Traditional brackets use a standard prescription. LightForce begins with a digital scan and creates 3D-printed brackets shaped for the individual teeth and treatment plan. They are clear, precise, and far less visually prominent than the braces many adults remember.
From the journal · LightForce braces versus traditional braces →Ask whether LightForce fits →
Clear aligners can straighten teeth and correct many bites without brackets or wires. They are removable for meals and brushing, discreet in photographs, and often a natural fit for responsible teens and adults who want treatment to blend into daily life.
From the journal · Why an orthodontic specialist matters for clear aligners →Ask whether aligners fit →PATIENT VOICES
The experience people remember.
Three patient voices · scroll to explore →
Patient voiceHer knowledge, skill and organization have been beyond valuable to me and the entire team involved.
BridgetAdult surgical patient
Patient voiceI never felt I was being ‘up-sold’ on anything and always felt like I was a top priority.
MollyAdult patient
★★★★★Patient voiceVery helpful, welcoming, comfortable office. Answered all my questions and the questions I didn’t ask.
Verified patientWebMD review
Charlottesville orthodontist since 1998SUZANNE M. DENNIS, DDS, MS
Knowing when not to treat matters, too.
Dr. Dennis has practiced in Charlottesville since 1998 and has treated more than 15,000 patients. She was an early adopter of Invisalign, but she has never confused new technology with good judgment. Her job is to explain what is happening, what can wait, and which treatment can create a healthy, stable result.
1998Established in Charlottesville
15,000+Patients treated
11Years of higher education
THE WOMEN BEHIND THE WORK
A small team, on purpose.
We are women, mothers, and experienced professionals who know our patients by name. The person answering your question today is part of the same close-knit team caring for your family tomorrow.
Jordan Barbour
Orthodontic Assistant
Judy Riner
Billing Coordinator
Angie Fincham
Orthodontic Assistant
Tabitha Shifflett
Treatment Coordinator
A COMPLIMENTARY FIRST VISIT
No pressure. Just a clearer answer.
Dr. Dennis will listen to what concerns you, examine the smile and bite, and explain whether treatment would help now—or whether watching and waiting makes more sense. If treatment is recommended, you will understand the options before making a decision.
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