If you live in or around Norcross, GA, and you’ve been putting off orthodontic treatment, you already know how hard it can be to find the right provider, someone who’s close enough, skilled enough, and who actually makes the experience feel comfortable for your whole family. That’s exactly what Gwinnett Orthodontics was built for.
Serving patients from Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Lilburn, Duluth, Tucker, and surrounding Gwinnett County communities, our practice brings board-certified expertise, the latest orthodontic technology, and a genuinely patient-first approach to every appointment. Whether you’re a parent exploring options for your child, a teenager hoping to ditch the self-consciousness, or an adult who’s ready to finally do something about your smile, we’ve got a treatment plan designed around your life, not just your teeth.
Here’s what sets our practice apart for patients across Norcross, GA, and the greater Gwinnett region:
A Team That Makes You Feel Welcome: Our team is known for going out of its way to make appointments comfortable, especially for patients who are nervous about treatment. You won’t feel rushed or like just a number.
Traditional braces have been the gold standard in orthodontic treatment for decades, and for good reason. Made from high-grade stainless steel, metal braces use a system of brackets, archwires, and elastics to guide your teeth into their ideal position over time. For patients in Norcross, GA, with moderate to complex alignment issues, traditional braces often deliver the most predictable and comprehensive results.
Typical treatment time ranges from 12 to 24 months, though Dr. Chakote will give you a much more personalized timeline after your initial consultation.
If you want the effectiveness of traditional braces but prefer something that blends in more naturally with your smile, ceramic braces are worth a serious look. The brackets are made from tooth-colored or clear ceramic material, making them far less noticeable than metal, especially at conversational distance.
Ceramic braces are particularly popular among our older teen and adult patients in Norcross who have cosmetic concerns but need a level of correction that clear aligners might not fully address. They work on the same mechanical principle as metal braces but with a more refined appearance.
Invisalign has genuinely changed what orthodontic treatment looks and feels like for millions of patients, and it remains one of the most requested services at our practice. Instead of brackets and wires, you wear a series of custom-made, clear plastic aligners that are changed every one to two weeks. Each set moves your teeth a small amount closer to their final position.
As a certified Invisalign provider, Dr. Chakote combines advanced 3D computer imaging with his clinical expertise to design a precise sequence of aligners calibrated to your specific anatomy. Most patients wear between 12 and 48 aligner sets, depending on the complexity of their case.
Invisalign Teen is a version of the Invisalign system developed with the realities of teenage life in mind. Because let's be honest, teenagers lose things, forget things, and need a product that accounts for that. Invisalign Teen includes compliance indicators (small blue dots that fade over time to show the aligners are being worn as directed) and replacement aligners for those inevitable moments when one gets lost.
For Norcross area teenagers who play sports, instruments, or are simply self-conscious about their appearance, Invisalign Teen offers the freedom of clear aligner treatment without the stigma many young patients associate with traditional braces.
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The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children receive their first orthodontic evaluation by age 7. This doesn’t mean treatment starts at 7, in fact, most children don’t need intervention until their early teens. But early evaluation allows Dr. Chakote to identify any developing issues with bite alignment, jaw growth, or tooth spacing before they become more complex (and more expensive) problems.
If your child is approaching age 7 and you live in the Norcross area, scheduling a complimentary evaluation is one of the most proactive things you can do for their long-term oral health.
Sometimes, braces or aligners alone aren’t enough to fully correct a bite issue, particularly in growing patients. Our practice uses a range of specialized orthodontic appliances to address these situations:
Our practice is equipped with a soft-tissue laser that allows us to perform minor gum-related procedures right in our office, no referral to a periodontist required. This technology is useful in several orthodontic contexts:
Laser procedures are precise, minimize bleeding, and typically require no stitches, which means faster healing and a more comfortable experience for our patients.
If you or your child plays sports, and in the Norcross area, that’s a lot of families; protecting your orthodontic investment with a properly fitted mouthguard matters. Our practice provides custom-fitted athletic mouthguards that offer far superior protection and comfort compared to over-the-counter options.
Standard store-bought guards often don’t fit properly over braces and can actually cause damage to brackets and wires during impact. A custom guard from our practice is designed specifically around your current treatment appliances, keeping both your teeth and your orthodontic hardware safe.
If you’ve been searching for an orthodontist near Norcross, GA, for yourself or your child, the next step is simple: schedule a free, no-pressure consultation with Gwinnett Orthodontics. You’ll meet with Dr. Chakote, get a complete evaluation, and leave with a clear understanding of your options, including a treatment plan tailored to your smile and your budget.
There’s no obligation, no hard sell, and no rush. We believe the best patient is an informed patient, and we’re here to answer every question you have before you make any decisions. Contact us and schedule your consultation.
Treatment length varies based on the complexity of your case, the type of treatment you choose, and how consistently you follow the care instructions. That said, most patients at Gwinnett Orthodontics can expect:
Dr. Chakote will give you a personalized estimate during your free consultation.
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first orthodontic evaluation by age 7. Most children won’t need treatment this early, but it allows Dr. Chakote to catch developing issues, like jaw width problems or bite irregularities, while your child’s bone structure is still flexible enough to respond well to early intervention.
Retention is the phase of treatment most patients don’t hear enough about, and it’s just as important as active treatment. After your braces are removed or you complete your final Invisalign tray, your teeth need time to stabilize in their new positions. We’ll create a custom retainer plan for you, typically involving full-time wear initially, followed by nightly wear long-term. Skipping retainers is one of the most common reasons teeth shift back. We make it easy to stay on track by including retention check-ins in your ongoing care.
