South Bay Orthodontics

read moreSouth Bay Orthodontics offers a wide range of orthodontic treatments to meet your individual needs and desires. Get outstanding orthodontic care for the entire family in a clean, relaxing atmosphere. Not all smiles are created the same. Our entire staff takes a personal approach toward orthodontic health care. We offer our patients a positive and rewarding experience that contributes to not only a beautiful smile, but also to enhancing self-esteem and overall well being. We offer a wide selection of treatment options to meet the individual needs of every patient.

read moreDr. Margaret Zadnik-O'Connell earned a dual B. S. degree in chemistry and biology from Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio. Dr Zadnik-O'Connell moved to Long Island, NY, and completed her residency, specializing in orthodontics from Stony Brook University. She thoroughly enjoys her practice in orthodontics. The happy smiles from her patients and parents she comes across daily are enough indications how well our practice is appreciated. They fill their pleasure time with family and friends. They are also into playing baseball, running, boating, travelling, and peaceful visits to the arboretum.

read moreMetal braces are made of high-grade stainless steel and they are the most common type of braces today. These braces are smaller, more comfortable, and attractive. Ceramic braces are made of translucent (clear) material. The only drawbacks to ceramic brackets are that they are more fragile, and the elastic ties can discolor between orthodontic visits. Invisalign, a less-noticeable alternative to metal braces, is made of clear overlay templates called aligners. These aligners have been generated by computer simulation to move your teeth in small steps to the desired final position prescribed by your orthodontist.

read moreInvisalign, a treatment that straightens your teeth with the help of clear, customized, removable appliances called aligners. This treatment doesn't use wires and brackets making it virtually undetectable. Combining advanced 3D computer graphics technology with 100-year-old science of orthodontics, Invisalign aligners have been designed to move your teeth incrementally to the designed position as recommended by your orthodontist. The aligners are manufactured and adjusted to fit your mouth at each stage of the treatment plan.