Located in the warm neighbourhood of Saint Luc, in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, we are here to help create beautiful smiles and make your community all the more welcoming.
Deciding to embark on the journey to a beautiful smile and healthy bite?
At Ortho St-Jean, we value your needs, concerns, and desires, and our team will be on the journey with you every step of the way.
We are dedicated to providing you with top-of-the-line quality care, and our number one goal is to ensure that you have a fun and comfortable experience.
Trust our orthodontic specialists to empower you and guide you along this exciting and positive change.
We can’t wait to deliver the worthwhile investment of your proud smile -one that will last a lifetime!
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Certified Specialists
Dr. M grew up in Montreal and immediately following CÉGEP, began dental school at McGill University. She obtained her dental degree (DMD) in 2013 and graduated top of her class, receiving numerous scholarships and awards.
She obtained a Masters (MSD) and specialty certification in Orthodontics in 2015 from the prestigious Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco, a recognized academic leader in Invisalign treatment.
She then trained yearlong at Manhattan’s NYU Langone Medical Center Craniofacial Orthodontic Fellowship, specializing in complex care of patients with cleft lip and palate, craniofacial syndromes, and acquired deformities, from infancy through adulthood.
Since her return to Montreal in 2016, she provides orthodontic care to the patients in Sainte-Justine’s Craniofacial department and instructs the orthodontic residents at Université de Montreal. She has also worked in private practice in Montreal and Laval.
Dr M has been painting since she was a young girl and enjoys oil, acrylic and watercolours. She also enjoys traveling and exploring new territories with Dr C and their dog Maui!
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Dr. C grew up in the South of France and attended the Université de Montpellier where he obtained his dental degree in 2015 (DDS). Before obtaining his degree, he completed two years of his dental training at both McGill University and the Université de Laval.
It was during this time that he developed a fond attachment to the city of Montreal. He was then admitted to orthodontic program at the distinguished Tufts University in Boston and obtained his specialization certification in 2017 (Cert Ortho).
The following year he moved to Montreal and has worked in private practice in Montreal and the South Shore since.
Dr C enjoys golfing, biking, and running, travelling, and spending time with his family in France and Quebec.
Did you know: Dr C has SIX brothers and one sister!
Dr M and Dr C are both board certified as Fellows of the Royal College of Canada (FRCD(C)), and members of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO).
At Ortho St-Jean, we provide your orthodontic care in our brand new state-of-the-art facilities. We use high precision 3D digital intraoral scanning as well as cutting edge appliances, and radiologic and sterilization equipment to make sure that you obtain the safest and best quality of care.
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Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed to schedule an appointment for an initial consultation.
Does my dentist have to contact you directly?
Not initially. If you are being referred to us by your dentist, please indicate their name on the patient form that you will complete at the time of the initial consult.
Following your initial consultation, we will contact your dentist and provide them with a detailed report of our findings.
Your oral health is our priority!
Come see us for a consultation! At this initial appointment, you will be evaluated by an orthodontist who can answer all your questions regarding the ideal treatment for your smile and bite. We will take professional photos and x-ray images and provide you with your ideal treatment options and recommendations based on a comprehensive assessment.
Additionally, this plan will be reviewed by not just one, but two orthodontists to ensure that we develop the best treatment plan for you!
Treatment cost will be determined at your appointment according to complexity and the time required for treatment. We are very flexible with payment plans and We will be happy to arrange interest-free payment plans to better suit your needs!
Many insurance providers cover orthodontic services. Contact your insurance provider directly to find out if this applies to you. Our office will then gladly complete required paperwork for submission.
The Canadian association of dentists recommends that children have a first orthodontic evaluation as early as 7 years old. Though treatment may not start this early, it is important to plan the appropriate timing of an intervention if or when it is required. If you or your dentist has any concerns about spacing, crooked teeth, protruding teeth, habits (such as thumb or finger sucking or mouth breathing or tongue thrusting), problems with the eruption of the adult teeth, malaligned jaws, overbite or underbite, schedule an initial consultation with us today!
First phase or early treatment during childhood can result in faster and more comfortable tooth alignment, a reduced risk of trauma or damage to the teeth, the establishment of equilibrium for more symmetric and normal growth and development, and may eliminate the need for a second phase of orthodontic treatment in adolescence when the permanent teeth have erupted.
This is the most common age for orthodontic treatment as this is when esthetics of the smile begin to play a greater role in self-confidence. It is also during this time that problems with the bite are discovered as the permanent teeth have just about finished developing. It is a great time to initiate orthodontic treatment because teeth still move with ease. In many cases, orthodontic treatment undertaken in adolescence can also help avoid the need for future jaw surgery.
We offer traditional metal braces, “clear” ceramic braces, Invisalign, and other appliances needed to achieve the perfect smile. Come see us to find out what the best choice is for you!
It is not too late for orthodontic treatment at any age!
Whether you have relapse from previous treatment or you would like to have orthodontic treatment for the first time, come see us and we will determine the best treatment to help you achieve a beautiful and healthy smile.
If you are inquiring regarding esthetics, to correct your bite, or to make room before replacing some teeth, determine with the orthodontist what treatment is best suited for your needs by scheduling an initial consultation today.
Following orthodontic treatment, patients require retainers to maintain their tooth alignment and bite
A set of retainers is included in your comprehensive orthodontic treatment.
Talk with our orthodontists to find out what the best retention protocol is for you.
Are you interested in being part of a team that values joyfulness, teamwork, service to others and commitment to excellence?
Do you want to challenge yourself to grow and learn?
Here at Ortho St-Jean we pride ourselves on doing our best to be kind and helpful towards our patients and their families, as well as towards each other!
We are currently looking for a registered dental hygienist to join our fun and dynamic team.
Looking to learn about the wonderful world of orthodontics? It is an extremely rewarding field which allows you to build relationships with a wide variety of individuals, assisting them along their oftentimes life-changing journeys, and it offers a great quality of life!
Prior orthodontic experience is not necessary as we provide training in all technological as well as clinical procedures.
If you share the values listed above, don’t hesitate to be in touch, we’d love to meet you!
The best age is at any age! Typically, the earlier the orthodontic evaluation is done, the better, but in general, it is recommended to have an orthodontic consultation by the age of 7 (as advised by the Canadian Association of Orthodontists).
This does not mean that orthodontic treatment will necessarily be initiated at this time, but it is advantageous for early interventions which can be more efficiently timed out to enhance final results of treatment. Children, adolescents and adults each make up about one third of patients undergoing treatment.
An orthodontic treatment can last from anywhere ranging from just a few months for mild treatments to a few years for more complex treatments. On average, a full treatment lasts between 12 to 24 months. An individual will require a full assessment with an orthodontist to determine their personalized estimated treatment time.
Though one part of orthodontics is good dental alignment, having “straight teeth” does not necessarily guarantee good dental health, good stability of the bite, or optimal dental aesthetics.
A dentist evaluates the health of the bite in addition to the health of the teeth. They may see that your bite is not right or notice signs of advanced dental wear, which may indicate that your teeth are more likely to shift, or this may cause more complex issues for your teeth, gums or jaws over time.
The dentist may also refer you to an orthodontist if they deem orthodontic treatment to be beneficial prior to certain dental treatments, which ultimately comes down to if they think it will help you a attain a more beautiful smile and healthy bite that lasts a lifetime.
Firstly, if you are concerned about a dental infection, rather than an orthodontic problem, see your dentist as soon as you can to treat or contain the infection. Sometimes this can also be due to a gum abscess which is due to something stuck in the gums which we or your dentist can assist with if you are unable to dislodge what is stuck in the gums.·
If this occurs outside of business hours, please send us an email at INFO@ORTHO-ST-JEAN.COM and we will respond to you as soon as possible. Send us a photograph of the region if you can. In the meantime, please consult the following suggestions:
POKEY WIRE (or a wire that came out of the brace):
1. Use a nail clipper to cut the wire where you have access. 2. Use dental wax (or a piece of chewing gum if no wax is available) to cover the brace or spot that feels sharp or is sticking out (make sure to use a big piece, and that the site is as dry as possible before applying it – N.B. wax will need to be removed when eating) 3. Rinse with warm salt water. An injury in the mouth will heal more quickly if the site is kept clean.
4. If you are concerned about redness or swelling: since the site has already become irritated, once the irritating factor is removed, the swelling will take a day or two to go down.
UNGLUED BRACKET:
1. Try removing the bracket or moving the bracket to a spot where it doesn’t rub too much on the lip or the cheek (or use dental wax).
2. Book an appointment to have it repaired. Though this is not urgent in most cases, it’s best to contact us to know if your next appointment should be bumped up to an earlier date.
UNGLUED ATTACHMENT OR BUTTON USED FOR ELASTIC WEAR:
1. Stop wearing all your elastics for now.
2. If you have aligners, keep wearing them. If you find that it feels looser than usual, contact us to let us know so we may assist with bumping up your next appointment to an earlier date.
30 rue Moreau, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, J2W 1H9
(450) 529-1014
info@ortho-st-jean.com
You will find free parking on Moreau in front of our clinic windows and around the block on Tournesol.
o Tuesday: 8:30am-5:00pm
o Thursday: 10:00am-6:00pm
o Friday: 8:30am-3:30pm
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