Ask Dr. Badalamenti: Is Invisalign® really customized for each patient?

Yes, it is, and that’s part of what makes it work. To find out if you are the right candidate for Invisalign treatment at our office, the first thing we do is to take an impression of your teeth as they are now and digitize it. Using special software, we look at the current positioning of your teeth and compare it to the way your teeth should look.

Next, Dr. B uses special software to map out the exact path your teeth will take from the beginning of your treatment to the end. Based on the results, a set of custom aligners are created just for your teeth. Throughout the course of treatment, you will wear these clear, removable aligners one at a time; each one moving your teeth closer and closer to their final, perfectly aligned position. And since the aligners are virtually invisible, nobody will even know you are wearing braces!

Dr. Badalamenti is a certified Invisalign provider. If you have questions about Invisalign, or would like to find out if you are a candidate for Invisalign treatment, please give us a call.

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What are patients saying about Dr. Badalamenti?

Last week, we asked you, our wonderful patients, what you most liked most about our office. Well, we received some wonderful (and generous) reviews, and thought we’d share a few with you today. Please feel free to contribute your own thoughts about our practice! Dr. Badalamenti and our team love getting patient testimonials!

"I love how friendly everyone is, from the person at the front desk, to the assistants and of course Dr. B. I never thought I'd love coming to my Ortho appointments, but I do. Everyone is great!" ~ Sara R.

"I love how they take the time to explain things to you that you don't quite understand. The staff are very friendly and extremely easy to talk to." ~ Nicole S.

"He is very kind and friendly with me and myn kids. The staff is very friendly also. My kids really like coming and playing the video games and earning Ortho bucks." ~ Dawn H.

"Dr. B is very thorough and efficient. Plus, all the techs are very nice and the office is always clean!" ~ Gene B.

"Friendly & sincere chair side manner. Stays current with latest treatments. Wonderful staff." ~ Grace H.

Dr. Badalamenti wants to know: What do you love about our office?

From your very first visit to Badalamenti Philip DDS, Dr. Badalamenti and our team strive to provide superior treatment in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. Have you been especially impressed by Dr. Badalamenti? Did our team go out of their way to make your day? Do you love your new smile?

Whether you’ve just come in for a consultation or your family has been visiting our office for years, we’d love to hear your feedback on our networks. Or, you can tell us by giving us a call!

Meet Our Orthodontist

Dr. Philip Badalamenti received his DDS degree from the University of Detroit in 1978. He was admitted into the two-year postgraduate program in orthodontics at Boston University. After graduation in 1980, he returned home and became licensed as a Specialist in Orthodontics in Michigan.

In 1990, Dr. Badalamenti achieved the highest distinction in the field of clinical orthodontics. After rigorous written and oral examinations, and having presented the records of many treated patients several years out of treatment, he became certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.

He has frequently lectured to dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and local school groups. He is also the publisher of a children's book of stories, written and illustrated by and with his patients, called Is Going to the Orthodontist Worth the Trouble It Sometimes Takes? from which his office logo was conceived.

But it is not all work; Dr. Badalamenti and his family love the outdoors. Along with his wife and three daughters, he spends many weekends locally and in Northern Michigan water-skiing, snowboarding, and playing golf. Dr. Badalamenti also enjoys hunting, fishing, and photography.