About Us
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
- One Doctor, One Office
- American Board of Orthodontics Diplomate
- Free Smile Analysis
- 24/7 On Call Assistant for established patient emergencies
- Flexible No Interest Payment Plans as low as $100 a month.
- Convenient After-school Appointments
- Family, Friendly-feel. Not a Factory
OUR VISION
When you choose us, you are choosing to be part of a great community. A Community that supports area families and students, and that continues to provide the best smiles in the community since 1971. Join Our Community.
What is an Orthodontist?
An Orthodontist is a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) who chose to continue his or her Professional Education with an additional 2-3 years of Dental Specialty in the training of Orthodontics, learning how to move teeth to provide people with perfect smiles.
Dr. Stephen Clark attended the University of New Mexico and then went on to Graduate from the University of Missouri Kansas City as Doctor of Dental Surgery and an Orthodontist. After graduating, Dr. Clark and his wife moved to Farmington, New Mexico and raised their two sons, Jeff and Jason. Dr. Clark continues his Orthodontic practice today and enjoys contributing to area Schools and Clubs. Dr. Clark enjoys spending most days with his dog, Gunther, hunting in the Southwest Region of the U.S. But when he's not able to hunt, you'll find Dr. Clark on one of the local PGA Award Winning Golf Courses.
Our Services
WHY BRACES
- Fix Bad Bites - also known as malocclusions
- Overbites
- Underbites
- Gaps in teeth
- Crooked teeth
- Extra teeth
- Jaw pops
- Snoring, or
- Want a pretty smile
Braces - Retainers - Invisalign - Customized Mouth Guards - Tourist Emergencies
Call 505-327-4495 now and schedule your appointment for your
FREE CONSULTATION now with Farmington's best, 5-Star Orthodontist
- Dr. Stephen Clark
RETAINERS AND THEIR CARE
You just spent a year or more in braces. Now you have the perfect smile. Here is how your retainer will help you keep your new, perfect smile.
- Wear your retainer all the time. Your roots are soft from being maneuvered so your retainer helps your teeth stay in place while your roots strengthen and get used to their new placement.
- Pets love retainers as chew toys. When your retainer is not in your mouth, it should be in its case and up high.
- Take your retainer out to eat and put it in your case. Most retainers are lost because they were placed on a napkin and get thrown away.
- Clean your retainer once a day with warm water and a wet toothbrush (no toothpaste.) Brushing your retainer helps to remove plaque and bad odors. NEVER place your retainer in alcohol or boiling water.
- Always bring your retainer with you to your appointments. Once you are just wearing your retainer, you will be scheduled for follow up appointments so that the Doctor can make sure your teeth are staying put. Most appointments are 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months.
- Do not attempt to adjust your retainer yourself. If your retainer needs an adjustment, call our office immediately.
- Keep your retainer follow up appointments. If your retainer needs adjusting or replaced, keeping your follow up appointments guarantees little to no extra cost.
- Keep your retainer safe - out of the sun, out of your pocket, out of napkins, out of hot water, out of hot cars, out of washing machines. Again, retainers can be expensive to replace due to misuse or miscare.
- Take care of your retainer.