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Case Studies
We love showcasing real Kadar Orthodontics patients and their smile transformations. Each story highlights the unique challenges, treatment plan, and results — so you can see exactly how our team’s expertise and advanced technology create healthy, beautiful smiles. From simple alignments to complex cases, these before-and-after examples show what’s possible when you trust your smile to Kadar Orthodontics.
Open Bite & Underbite, No Surgery
Brendan’s front teeth didn’t meet, and his underbite had most offices talking jaw surgery. He chose clear aligners with elastics and committed to meticulous wear.
Under close guidance, his open bite closed and the underbite corrected—no scalpel, just smart biomechanics. More than a decade later, his bite remains comfortable and stable. Aligners, done right, changed both function and confidence.
Clear Aligners for Severe Crowding
Elizabeth was an adult who’d ruled out braces but hated how crowded her smile felt—and thin gums made her nervous about extractions. With Invisalign® and precise IPR (tiny enamel polishing that safely creates room), Dr. Kadar unlocked space, corrected the bite overlap, and preserved her gum health. No extractions, no brackets—just consistant aligner wear and elastics when needed.
After ~26 months she finished with a broader smile, healthier airflow around the teeth, and a result designed for long-term stability. Aesthetic upgrade, functional win.
Narrow Upper Jaw, Surgical Plan Avoided
Ron arrived with a “you need surgery” message and a bit of fear for going that direction. Instead, Dr. Kadar created a plan utilizing Damon® braces, gentle arch development, and well-timed elastics widened his smile and matched his bite in about 20 months.
The change wasn’t just straighter teeth—it was a fuller arch that looks natural and he breathes better! We just did a “check-in” with him, it’s been ten years; his gums and bite are still healthy and steady. Sometimes the best plan is the least invasive one that actually fits the face.
Motion Appliance + Damon® Braces, Faster Finish
Juliana’s deep overbite (Class II) and crowding used to mean 2–3 years and many office visits. Dr. Kadar started with a light, comfortable Motion Appliance to correct the “big bite problem” early, then finished the details with Damon® braces.
Total time: under two years with just 13 visits. She gained wider arches, a balanced bite that supports nasal airflow, and a smile that looks effortless. Efficient, comfortable orthodontic treatment without shortcuts.
Tongue Thrust to Confident Bite
Gracie couldn’t close her front teeth because her tongue constantly pushed between them. Using “tongue tamer” reminders, guided myofunctional/speech therapy, and timely orthodontics, she retrained the habit and brought her front teeth together.
The result is a harmonious bite that supports long-term stability and clearer speech. Form and function working together—no relapse-prone quick fixes.
Crossbite, Recession Risk & Airway Expansion
Jake’s upper teeth sat inside the lowers (posterior crossbite), stressing gums, joints, and starting gum recession. Skeletal expansion (widening the upper jaw) and bite correction re-centered his occlusion, protected the gumline, and opened nasal space for better breathing.
The broader arch improved his smile fullness and long-term periodontal health. A stable, protective bite that looks as strong as it functions.
Life-Changing Jaw Alignment
Dr. Kadar had treated Kathy’s kids first; now it was her turn. As an adult with a deep overbite and large overjet, she had no growth left to harness. In partnership with an oral surgeon, Dr. Kadar used braces plus precise jaw repositioning (orthognathic surgery) to align teeth and jaws.
The payoff was dramatic yet natural: facial balance, comfortable chewing, and a stable, healthy bite. A life upgrade disguised as orthodontics.
Strategic Extractions for Best Facial Fit
Mitch had severe crowding and a facial pattern that simply needed room. After careful analysis, four premolar extractions allowed Dr. Kadar to align the arches within his lips and face, avoiding the “too-full” look and improving his lip seal. Damon® braces’ light forces finalized a balanced, confident smile that functions properly and ages well.
Sometimes the healthiest, most aesthetic plan is the one that makes space to fit the face.
"Never Too Late” Adult Braces
Childhood extractions and years of shifting left Pat with an uneven smile and hard-to-clean bite. She chose adult braces and finished in roughly 14-months with even chewing on all sides, easier hygiene, and a brighter, more youthful look. Healthy teeth can move at any age. Comfort, confidence, and day-to-day care all got easier.
Fun Fact: While not a case study, Dr. Kadar’s oldest orthodontic patient was 91-years old.
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Narrow Upper Jaw, Surgical Plan Avoided
Ron arrived with a “you need surgery” message and a strong motivation avoid surgery. Instead, Dr. Kadar created a plan utilizing Damon® braces, gentle arch development, and well-timed elastics widened his smile and matched his bite in about 20 months. The change wasn’t just straighter teeth—it was a fuller arch that looks natural and he breathes better! We just did a “check-in” with him, it’s been Ten years; his gums are healthy. Sometimes the best plan is the least invasive one that actually balances the face.
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Narrow Upper Jaw, Surgical Plan Avoided
Ron arrived with a “you need surgery” message and a strong motivation avoid surgery. Instead, Dr. Kadar created a plan utilizing Damon® braces, gentle arch development, and well-timed elastics widened his smile and matched his bite in about 20 months. The change wasn’t just straighter teeth—it was a fuller arch that looks natural and he breathes better! We just did a “check-in” with him, it’s been Ten years; his gums are healthy. Sometimes the best plan is the least invasive one that actually balances the face.
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