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Dr. Jennifer Martin purchased her orthodontics practice from her Father several years ago-she basically grew up here!

For this very reason family and community are an integral aspect of Dr. Jennifer Martin Orthodontics. Dr. Martin firmly believes in not just to treating patients with orthodontic care, but to treat each patient like a member of the family.

She also believes that community is vital to the success, health, and happiness of all families, so she and her team do their best to contribute to, and remain an active part of the community all year long.

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It's no secret that managing a family takes a lot of time and effort. There’s so much to juggle around when you're raising kids, especially when ongoing orthodontic appointments are thrown into the mix!

Jennifer Martin Orthodontics serve patients of all ages. Some of their current patients have parents who received treatment here when they were just kids! So there is definitely a feeling of family and community in this office that you don’t see in very many places.

They are happy to work with your family’s schedule to make your appointments convenient. If more than one of you is in need of care, we can easily schedule it in such a way that you don’t have to make several trips to the office.

The bottom line is, Jennifer Martin Orthodontics are here for you. They want your care to be as easy as it can. We know that some people fear sitting in that chair, and we have utmost sympathy and compassion-the chair can be scary!

We understand that figuring out the finances of orthodontic care can be daunting, which is why we always have experts standing by to help you navigate your insurance companies and other methods of payment. Whatever you need to make your experience easier and better, we will go out of our way to provide.

Community Matters

Every family is a member of its community, and we feel that the stronger a community is, the stronger a family can stand together. That’s why we contribute as often as we can to our local community and it’s many activities.

We sponsor a Little League team every year. We also enjoy participating in local science fairs-it’s never too early to start prepping our future orthodontists! Every Halloween we run a candy buy-back program; we save some teeth and treat our armed service members to treats at the same time!

There are big gestures and little gestures that you can do to support your local community. We believe that every little gesture counts in a big way.

It’s Not Just About Orthodontics

Of course we are here to run a business and earn a living, but we’re also here to contribute to our society and community. Nothing really matters as much as family and love. That’s why we work so hard to keep our practice family and community oriented. We welcome patients of all ages and families of all sizes!

If you or a family member is in need of compassionate, friendly, family oriented orthodontic care, you’ve found your place! Give us a call today and join the Jennifer Martin Orthodontics Family!

Christmas is right around the corner, and the year 2020 is just behind it! Why not start your New Year with a smile that won’t just get your year off to a good start, but will last you for a lifetime?

Orthodontic care isn’t just a matter of presenting a pleasing picture to the world. Straight, even, properly functioning teeth are an integral aspect of ensuring the overall wellness of your entire body.

Read on to learn more about the importance of Orthodontics for everyone in your family-not just the child or teen in your life.

Orthodontics for Kids and Teens

It is recommended that a child see and orthodontist by the age of 7. Even if your child’s teeth appear straight and even there may be issues that only a trained Orthodontist can see.

When you catch potential issues early on for your child, it is easier to use preventative measures to ensure that the problems don’t become more intensive (and expensive!) to fix later on in the future.

Teenagers do well with orthodontics because they’re still growing, but there is a better sense of what direction their teeth are taking.

Since the introduction of Invisalign® it is even easier to treat patients of all ages. Chunky metal braces are no longer necessary for treating uneven teeth.

Orthodontics for Adults

More adults are seeking out Orthodontics every year. People are living longer lives, making it even more important to maintain the health and longevity of your teeth as long as possible.

Adults can use orthodontics to improve the quality of their lives. Straight and even teeth will ensure that your bite is proper. When your bite is optimally positioned you can better chew the foods that you need to feel healthy and strong year after year.

It’s not just about healthy food though. Misaligned bites can lead to more serious issues, such as chipping, breaking, excessive plaque build-up, and even TMJ.

Any of these issues can lead to pain, which can lead to irritability and poor sleep. Those are not desirable traits when you’re a busy working adult-especially if you have kids!

Jennifer Martin Orthodontics

Jennifer Martin Orthodontics is committed to maintaining the health of your entire family’s teeth. This practice is extremely family and community oriented. In fact, Dr. Martin purchased this practice from her Father and likes to joke around that she literally grew up in these offices!

Located in Pleasant Hill, Dr. Martin treats patients from all over the Peninsula, including San Ramon, Walnut Creek, and Martinez.

This is your year! You deserve a healthy happy smile, and so does the rest of your family. Don’t wait any longer to start working towards the smile you all deserve.

Give her office a call today, and start smiling bigger and better for the new decade!

The year is coming to an end, and it’s time to remind all of our patients to use their Flexible Spending Account (FSA) savings before you lose it!

That’s right-if you have money in your FSA it will not roll over into next year. If you’ve been considering Invisalign® treatment, using your FSA dollars would be an excellent way to get started. Jennifer Martin Orthodontics uses Invisalign for patients of all ages, and has even treated entire families!

Read on to learn more about Flex Spending Accounts, and if Invisalign may be right for you.

Using Your Flex Spending Account Wisely

The first thing to do is make sure that you do have a FSA, and verify how much you have saved over the year. Once that is done, schedule with your Orthodontist to see if your FSA is enough to cover the treatment you need, and if not, make a plan to come up with the rest out of pocket.

Your FSA can be used for a variety of Dental and Orthodontics procedures. Some people are under the mistaken impression that FSA cannot be used for Orthodontics treatment, but that is not necessarily the case.

The general rule of thumb is that FSA’s cannot be used for anything considered strictly cosmetic. For example, teeth whitening would not be covered under your FSA.

The most important thing about a FSA is planning ahead. You want to know ahead of time how much you need to set aside for your desired treatment. If you don’t have a FSA but think you will be need one in the future, now is the time to contact your Insurance Provider to set one up.

Using your Flex Spending Account for Orthodontics

Many Orthodontic procedures go far beyond the aesthetics. Straight, even, properly aligned teeth are crucial for the overall health and wellness of your mouth, as well as the rest of your body further on down the road.

Invisalign and orthodontics aren’t just for teenagers, adults can benefit just as much-sometimes even more so.

If you do have a FSA account that you need to use up, and you’ve considered Invisalign treatment in the past, this is a perfect opportunity for you to achieve both of those things at the same time.

If you don’t have a FSA and would like to, call your Insurance Provider before the year is over, and get it set up for next year. It’s never too soon to start planning for your future health and well-being.

If this seems confusing, don’t worry! Experts are standing by at Jennifer Martin Orthodontics to answer any questions you may have.

Schedule with Jennifer Martin Orthodontics Today

Jennifer Martin Orthodontics is a family friendly practice-they treat patients of all ages. Dr. Martin purchased the business from her Father, and literally grew up in this office! Many of her current patients have parents who were treated here in the past-it’s truly a Legacy Practice.

For that reason, family and community matter here. You will never feel like “just a set of teeth”-the team here really takes the time to get to know their patients, and to understand their goals and reasons for treatment.

Located in Pleasant Hill, Jennifer Martin Orthodontics treats patients from Walnut Creek, San Ramon, Martinez, and all of the surrounding communities. Don’t lose those FSA dollars, Schedule your appointment today at (926) 676-8485 and start improving your smile tomorrow!

The sooner you get your kids in to see an Orthodontist, the less likely you’ll be faced with intensive treatments and expensive bills later on down the line. It is recommended that your kids see an orthodontist by the age of 7. Remember, even if your child’s teeth look straight and even, there may be issues that only a trained orthodontist can see with X-rays and professional experience.

That being said, it’s never too late to get the smile you deserve- for yourself or your children. Read on to learn more about Jennifer Martin Orthodontics and the services she offers for entire families.

Orthodontics for Kids

When your child is younger it is easier to plan for preventative care, to avoid more complicated treatment in the future. While your child’s teeth are still growing it is possible to take steps necessary in order to ensure that they grow in straight and even.

Many kids are put on “observation” after their first orthodontics appointment. This simply means that the child isn’t in need of immediate treatment, but will be monitored closely to make sure that if treatment does become necessary, you and your orthodontist will be aware of it right away.

Orthodontics for Teens

It’s much easier to get teenagers to cooperate with orthodontic treatment since Invisalign® came along. Invisalign consists of clear aligners that slowly shift teeth into the optimal positions. The aligners are virtually invisible, making them more desirable than chunky metal braces.

The advantage of orthodontic care as a teen is they’re still growing, so you can address problems before they get out of hand. Also, they’re mature enough to remember to brush and floss, keep track of their aligners and retainers, and let you and their orthodontist know when something doesn’t feel right.

There’s never a bad time for orthodontic care, but students tend to do really well with treatment because they are still growing, but are mature enough that you can foresee problems before they become more serious.

Orthodontics for Adults

If you missed out on the opportunity to receive orthodontic care as a child or teen, don’t worry! More adults are seeking out orthodontic care than ever before. It’s never too late to give yourself the smile you deserve, and as an adult proper care can erase years of age from your face.

Properly aligned teeth can minimize wrinkles on your face. And with Invisalign, no one even needs to know that you’re undergoing treatment!

Schedule with Jennifer Martin Orthodontics Today!

Jennifer Martin Orthodontics is a family oriented practice. Dr. Martin purchased the practice from her father, and she likes to joke that she literally grew up here. Many of her current patients have parents who received care here as well, and you’ll never find a more welcoming, caring, and involved team.

Located in Pleasant Hill, Jennifer Martin Orthodontics serves patients from Martinez, Walnut Creek, San Ramon, and all of the surrounding areas. Call (926) 676-8485 and schedule today to get your student on the road to a healthy happy smile for life!