Dr. Nik Narkhede

Yes. Dr. Narkhede is board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics and listed with the American Association of Orthodontists. He earned his dental degree at New York University and completed his orthodontic specialty training there as well.

It depends on your bite, your goals and your daily routine. Metal braces handle the widest range of cases, ceramic braces work the same way with tooth-colored brackets, and lingual braces sit behind the teeth. Invisalign uses clear, removable aligners. Dr. Narkhede recommends a system after examining your bite.

Yes. Dr. Narkhede plans adult orthodontic treatment around adult teeth, gums and schedules, with options that are hard to see, such as Invisalign, ceramic braces and lingual braces.

Treatment time depends on how much the teeth need to move and which system you use. Dr. Narkhede gives you an estimate at your consultation, and accelerated orthodontic techniques can shorten treatment for some patients.

Yes. Teeth tend to drift back after treatment, so a retainer keeps them in their new position. Dr. Narkhede offers removable retainers and bonded retainers, a thin wire fixed behind the front teeth.