Meier Orthodontics

Dr. Meier was born and raised in central Ohio. He completed his undergraduate education at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and then attended The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1993. He continued his dental training as a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force, completing an Advanced General Dentistry Residency at David Grant Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base in CA.<br /><br />Following his three years of practicing general dentistry as a Captain in the United States Air Force, Dr. Meier chose a career as an orthodontist and completed a two year Specialty Orthodontic Training Program at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry.<br /><br />Dr. Meier is recognized as being among the top 1% of Invisalign® practitioners in North America and is the first Invisalign Elite Provider and Invisalign Teen™ Provider in our area. This revolutionary orthodontic treatment system allows eligible teens and adults to continue their daily lives with a minimum of interruption or discomfort due to traditional orthodontics. The Invisalign system is an alternative to traditional braces and uses a custom-designed series of clear, comfortable aligners or trays to gradually straighten teeth.<br /><br />Dr. Meier also works closely with a range of dental professionals.He gives frequent lectures to local dentists on current orthodontic treatments and hosts study clubs for local dentists to present topics and discuss difficult cases.<br /><br />Dr. Meier is proud to be a part of this amazing community. He and his team feel fortunate to live in such a beautiful area and strive to support the people and organizations that make the northern palm beaches our own little paradise. Dr. Meier not only contributes to our local schools by providing supplies like homework folders and agendas, but also works closely with the local schools and teachers. He is frequently invited to speak with classes regarding topics on oral hygiene, nutrition, science and math, and how he uses these subjects every day in his job. He offers internships each year to high school and college students interested in the dental field, providing the opportunity for them to learn valuable life skills and develop a good work ethic.<br /><br />Dr. Meier enjoys giving back to the community, and in particular, is an avid supporter of the local recreational leagues, the Palm Beach Gardens Youth Athletic Association (PBGYAA) and the Jupiter Tequesta Athletic Association (JTAA). You will frequently see festivals thrown by Dr. Meier and his staff at various youth recreational league sporting events. By focusing his sponsorship in these areas, Dr. Meier believes he is able to provide significant benefit to each and touch the lives of many children in our community at some point in their childhood.<br /><br />Dr. Meier is the past president of the Northern Palm Beach County Dental Society and an active member of the Southern Assoc of Orthodontists.. <p>Metal Braces:<br /><br />Traditional Metal Braces<br />Traditional metal braces are the most common type of braces and are more comfortable today than ever before. Made of high-grade stainless steel,metal braces straighten your teeth using metal brackets and archwires. With metal braces,you have the option of adding colored elastics (rubber bands) for a more unique and colorful smile.<br /><br /><br />Gold Braces:<br />Gold braces are similar to traditional metal braces in many ways. They are made of stainless steel but are uniquely coated in gold. The gold coating may be considered a more cosmetic option than traditional metal braces. And,the cost of gold braces is surprisingly comparable to most clear braces.<br /><br /><br />Ceramic Braces:<br />Ceramic braces are made of clear materials and are therefore less visible on your teeth than metal braces. For this reason,ceramic braces are used mainly on older teenagers and adult patients who have cosmetic concerns. While they are visually less prominent,they do require more attention to oral hygiene as ceramic braces are larger and are more brittle than their metal counterparts. For these reasons,ceramic braces tend to be used more on upper front teeth than on lower teeth.<br /><br /><br />Invisible (Clear) Orthodontic Appliances:<br /><br />Invisalign®<br />Invisalign® uses a series of invisible,removable,and comfortable aligners to straighten your teeth. And,no one can tell you are wearing Invisalign because it's invisible! Not only are the aligners invisible,they are removable,so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment,plus brushing and flossing are less of a hassle. The aligners are comfortable and have no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment. <br /><br /><br />Lingual Braces:<br />Lingual braces are hidden behind the teeth and are therefore "invisible" when you smile. Lingual braces are 100% customized to match the shape of your teeth and therefore the metal appliances are created uniquely for you. Lingual braces are a very reasonable option for athletes,models,actors/actresses,musicians who play wind instruments,and adult professionals.<br /><br /><br />CONTACT US :<br /><br /><br />Jupiter Orthodontic Office<br />Meier Orthodontics<br />500 University Blvd.,Suite 112<br />Jupiter,FL 33458<br />Tel: 561.799.4848<br />Fax: 561.799.4844</p>