Children and Adolescents

The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that all children get a check-up with an orthodontic specialist no later than age 7. At Safer Orthodontics, we understand that patients differ in both physiological development and treatment needs; and our goal is to provide each patient with the most appropriate treatment at the most appropriate time. An early evaluation is always a good way to ensure that this goal is met. Here are some reasons why:
Dr. Safer can spot subtle problems with jaw growth and emerging teeth while some baby teeth are still present.
While your child’s teeth may appear to be straight, there could be an underlying issue that only an orthodontist can detect.
A check-up may reveal that your child’s bite is fine. Or, Dr. Safer may identify a developing problem but recommend monitoring the child’s growth and development, and then, if indicated, begin treatment at the appropriate time for the child. In other cases, Dr. Safer might find a problem that can benefit from early treatment.

In certain situations, early treatment may prevent or intercept more serious problems from developing and may make treatment at a later age shorter and less complicated. At times, Dr. Safer may be able to achieve results that may not be possible once the face and jaws have finished growing.

Early treatment may give Dr. Safer the chance to:
Guide jaw growth
Lower the risk of trauma to protruded front teeth
Correct harmful oral habits
Improve appearance
Guide permanent teeth into a more favorable position
Create a more pleasing arrangement of teeth, lips and face

Through an early orthodontic evaluation, you’ll be giving your child the best opportunity for a healthy, beautiful smile.
Please contact our office today at 732-226-6800 to schedule a consultation visit for your child.

WELCOME TO SAFER ORTHODONTICS!

Your desire to have a beautiful smile means a lot to us! Conveniently located in suburban Jackson, NJ, Dr. Abraham Safer, a board certified orthodontist, and our team at Safer Orthodontics are proud to offer braces and Invisalign® treatments to the Ocean and Monmouth communities of Jackson, Howell, Lakewood, Toms River and beyond. We are dedicated to providing you with more than just quality braces; we want to give you something to smile about! You’ll feel the difference the moment you step through our doors!

Let us welcome you to the Safer Orthodontics family!
Please contact our office at 732-226-6800 to schedule a consultation today!

Abraham N. Safer, DDS

Board Certified Orthodontist
Dr. Abraham Safer is a highly-skilled, exceptionally trained orthodontist who has a keen eye for detail. He takes great pride in instilling confidence in his patients by creating beautiful smiles.

Raised in Long Island, New York, Dr. Safer had braces as a child and had a very positive experience! He endeavors to provide a pleasant experience for his patients as well. First and foremost a family man, Dr. Safer also enjoys honing his musical skills on both the saxophone and clarinet. Following his preliminary degrees, Dr. Safer married and now resides in New Jersey with his wife and children. As a parent, Dr. Safer is a teacher; as a professional practitioner, Dr. Safer enjoys teaching and is currently a faculty member at Jacobi Medical Center. He brings this value of education, integrity, and achievements into his private practice where caring for his patients and their smiles is his priority.


Dr. Safer has earned a plethora of scholarships and awards throughout his career. Graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of Maryland Dental School, Dr. Safer ranked second in his class, and was awarded membership to the Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) National Dental Honor Society upon graduation. He was then voted Resident of the Year at the conclusion of his general practice residency program at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, New York. Dr. Safer completed his orthodontic training at Brooklyn’s Maimonides Medical Center, where he served as chief resident during his third and final year. Soon after graduation, Dr. Safer achieved Diplomate status with the American Board of Orthodontics; the first Maimonides graduate to attain this level of certification. Always one to further his educational experience, he was given the opportunity to complete a unique and prestigious Orthodontic/Orthognathic Fellowship at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Jacobi Medical Center, affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. In both academic and scholarly pursuits, Dr. Safer has achieved excellence through his meticulous attention to the nuances of his field and is an active member of multiple professional dental and orthodontic associations. Each of these elements informs his daily practice which centers on his patients’ wellbeing, self-esteem, and total health, values that Dr. Safer prioritizes in both his professional and private life.

Professional Affiliations
American Association of Orthodontists
American Board of Orthodontics
American Dental Association
College of Diplomates of the ABO
Mid-Atlantic Society of Orthodontists
New Jersey Association of Orthodontists

Publications
Lateral comparisons using Fishman’s skeletal maturation assessment. Safer A, Homel P, Chung D. The Angle Orthodontist: May 2015, Vol. 85, No. 3, pp. 408-412.

At Safer Orthodontics, we appreciate your desire to seek the best possible orthodontic care for you or your child. We share this same goal; Dr. Safer understands that no two individuals present to our office with identical treatment needs. He therefore treats every patient case using a personalized approach, giving it the time and attention it deserves.
We pride ourselves in our honesty for every aspect of treatment. Dr. Safer is committed to beginning treatment only when he feels it will be most beneficial for our patients.

Dr. Safer is a Board Certified Orthodontist. This status is achieved after hundreds of hours of voluntary preparation to prove his clinical skills and orthodontic knowledge. Only 1 in 3 orthodontists are board certified.
After graduating dental school with honors, Dr. Safer not only completed 1-year of general dentistry and 3-years of orthodontic training, but Dr. Safer subsequently completed a unique 1.5-years fellowship focused on advanced surgical techniques in orthodontics.

We have invested in today’s latest cutting-edge technologies to provide the most advanced care and diverse options for our patients.

With more than a year of planning to make it just right, our state-of-the-art, beautifully designed office and friendly staff generate a welcoming environment.
Be sure to ask us about our token program – you’re surely in for a smile!
We look forward to greeting you personally at Safer Orthodontics, where we aim to “Specialize in Your Smile”!

What is an Orthodontist?

Orthodontists are specialists in moving teeth and aligning jaws.

All orthodontists are dentists first. Out of 100 dental school graduates, only six go on to become orthodontists. The path to become an orthodontist:

COLLEGE

There are three steps in an orthodontist’s education: college, dental school and orthodontic residency program. It can take 10 or more years of education after high school to become an orthodontist. After completing college requirements, the prospective orthodontist attends dental school.

DENTAL SCHOOL

Upon graduation, the future orthodontist must be accepted* as a student in an accredited orthodontic residency program, then successfully complete a minimum of two academic years of study.

ACCREDITED ORTHODONTIC RESIDENCY PROGRAM

The orthodontic student learns the skills required to manage tooth movement (orthodontics) and guide facial development (dentofacial orthopedics).


ACCREDITED ORTHODONTISTS

Only those who have successfully completed this formal education may call themselves “orthodontists.”
Orthodontists limit their scope of work to orthodontics only.**
Orthodontists are uniquely qualified in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of orthodontic problems. They dedicate their professional lives to creating healthy, beautiful smiles in children, teens and adults. Well-aligned teeth are more than attractive: they make it possible to bite,chew and speak effectively. Orthodontic care is often part of a comprehensive oral health plan.

Orthodontists use a variety of “appliances,” including braces, clear aligner trays and retainers, to move teeth or hold them in their new positions. Because of orthodontists’ advanced education and clinical experience, they have the knowledge and skills necessary to recommend the best kind of appliance to meet every individual patient’s treatment goals.
Only orthodontists are eligible for membership in the American Association of Orthodontists.
*On average, there are about 15 applications for every opening.

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