SL_HEALTH__Orthodontists_0721_Layout 1 7 / 28 / 21 3 : 57 PM Page 1 2021 H E A L T H Top Orthodontists Dr . Andrea Appel Dr . Andrew Appel Dr . Steven Appel Appel Orthodontics Philadelphia appelortho.com Dr . Alexander C . Apple Penn Dental Family Practice Multiple locations Seeing mypenndentist.org Dr . Benjamin K . Azizi Azizi Orthodontics Ambler and Glenside aziziorthodonticsambler.com Straight Dr . Benjamin A . Cassalia Cassalia Orthodontics Chalfont and Ottsville drcassalia.com Patients pursue a perfect smile , and realize the many health and lifestyle benefits that follow , in Dr . Daniel Cassarella DCO Orthodontic Specialists BY JILL LUPINE the care of a skilled orthodontist . Worcester dco - ortho.com A beautiful smile is one of life’s blessings that too many people Dr . Jordan Cogan Dr . Cathleen George take for granted . Only when CG Orthodontics it’s gone , or when it’s compro - mised , do we fully appreciate the subtle but significant ways it can influence a life . In this regard , orthodontics can be a life saver , both literally and figuratively . Orthodontic treat - ment helps ensure proper function of teeth and create healthy smiles , according to the American Asso - ciation of Orthodontists . A good bite makes it easier for a person to bite , chew , and speak . In addi - Yardley and Richboro tion , properly aligned teeth are easier to clean and can prevent abnormal wearing of buckscountyortho.com tooth enamel , thereby enabling an individual to avoid procedures someone with mis - teethstraight.com aligned teeth might need to correct the problems that could follow . ge ) The American Dental Association defines the dental specialty of orthodontics as r Dr . Steven M . Cohen eo the diagnosis , prevention , interception , and correction of malocclusion , or the mis - G Steven M . Cohen , D.M.D . , M.S.D . an / alignment of the upper and lower teeth , as well as neuromuscular and skeletal abnor - Philadelphia | phillybraces.com Cog malities of the developing or mature orofacial structures . An estimated 3.9 million U.S . ( hy Dr . Anthony L . Cook children are orthodontic patients , according to the AAO , but children represent only a rap Dr . Patricia D . Gutsche g fraction of orthodontic patients ; adults account for the fastest - growing population of oto Cook & Gutsche Orthodontics h patients who invest in their smiles through orthodontic treatment such as traditional P B . Springfield braces or aligner therapy . The AAO suggests one out of every three orthodontic tta greatorthosmiles.com patients is an adult . Viole Put another way , it’s never too late in life to pursue a perfect smile . Dr . Tanja J . de Marsche by Suburban Life invited readers to vote for local orthodontists who possess the skill , y Dr . William Roberts aph compassion , and commitment to their vocation . In addition to readers ’ suggestions , we Roberts & de Marsche Orthodontics togr included a few notable orthodontists who have been featured in the pages of this magazine . Philadelphia and Lawrenceville , New Jersey Pho robertsanddemarsche.com We celebrate our 2021 Top Orthodontists . SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM JULY 2021 24 |