Wednesday, May 26, 2010

What do you love about Ferry Orthodontics?

From your very first visit to Ferry Orthodontics, We strive to provide superior treatment in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. We thought we’d ask you, our wonderful patients: What did you think about your experience? Did our team go out of their way to make your day? Are you in love with 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. Or, you can tell us by posting on our Facebook page or by giving us a call!

Thank you,
Dr. Ferry & Team

Monday, May 17, 2010

Ask Ferry Orthodontics: Is Invisalign® really customized for each patient?

Yes, it is, and that’s part of what makes it work, says Dr. Ferry. To find out if you are the right candidate for Invisalign treatment, 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 we use 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 be required to wear these clear, removable aligners one at a time; each one moving your teeth closer and closer to their final, perfectly aligned position. The best thing about it all? Nobody around you will even know you are wearing braces!

Ferry Orthodontics is a certified Invisalign preferred 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.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Meet Dr. Michael Ferry

Dr. Michael Ferry, a Board Certified Orthodontist, is a Cranston native. Graduating from La Salle Academy in Providence, he went on to receive a BA degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder. He completed his dental training at Boston University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Ferry then returned to Cranston and practiced general dentistry for five years.

During this time he served as President of the Cranston Dental Society for three years (and is currently serving his fourth term) and was a part-time faculty teacher at the Community College of RI Dental Hygiene program. Following his interests, Dr. Ferry completed a three-year residency at Saint Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, NY, where he served as Chief Resident in his final year.

Dr. Ferry has made two humanitarian trips to Haiti to provide dental services to the poor and destitute in villages around Jeremie. Like his father, he remains active with the Haitian Health Foundation as a volunteer.

Outside the office, Dr. Ferry spends time with his wife, Jennifer, and two children, Cassidy and Greyson. In his spare time, Dr. Ferry plays ice hockey and enjoys fishing, skiing and golf.