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Gwen Cohen , D . D . S .

( 201 ) HEALTH | BERGEN ’ S TOP DENTISTS 2024
COHEN ORTHODONTICS | 156 RAMAPO VALLEYROAD , MAHWAH |( 201 ) 828-9188 | WWW . COHENORTHO . COM

Dr . Gwen Cohen has been in private practice in Mahwah for 25years , providing patients amodern

KELLY MCNALLY and refreshingly , D . D . S .( CENTER friendly , FRONT approach ROW ) AND toorthodontics HER STAFF . Dr . Cohen and her team feel lucky tocare for amazing people ofall ages , creating positive changes in their lives , asthey work together tocreate their beautiful and healthy smile .
Great care istaken to develop acustomized treatment plan for each individual . Everypatient is unique and not one plan is right for everyone . Dr . Cohen listens closely to what the patient ’ swants and needs are soshe can achieve their goals . Dr . Cohen ’ ssuccess is illustrated in the fact that the majority of her patients are referred toher by her current and former patients . In addition , she has treated numerous fellow dentists and children of dentists who put their trust in her totake care ofthem .
Dr . Cohen graduated first in her class atColumbia Dental School and then completed atwo-year residency in orthodontics at Tufts University . As atestament toher commitment toproviding excellent orthodontic care , Dr . Cohen is one of aselect few in our area who is board-certified . Aboard-certified orthodontist isanorthodontist who has completed and passed aclinical and oral examination by the American BoardofOrthodontics ( ABO ). Board certification represents an advanced knowledge oforthodontics and is a demonstration of Dr . Cohen ’ s pursuit ofcontinued proficiency and excellence in orthodontic treatment .
“ The technological advances in orthodontics have greatly improved comfort and treatment duration for patients of all
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION ages ,” she says .“ Ican ’ t tell you how often apatient will ask me ,‘ Am Itoo old todoorthodontics ?’ The answer , ofcourse , is no ! Adults have great options available to them , including cosmetic alignment of the teeth in treatments as short as six months . Invisalign ® is an option that has opened the door to a whole new set of patients who would have never considered traditional braces . Patients are so happily surprised with how easy and comfortable it is to straighten their teeth with clear removable aligners .” It ’ s also a great option for teenagers who got their adult teeth on the later side and are no longer interested in metal braces . Dr . Cohen is aTop 1 % Diamond Plus Provider of Invisalign treatment and utilizes a state-of-the-art iTero digital 3D scanner , so no goopy impressions are needed , as well as digital x-rays .
“ It is very important for children to have an orthodontic consultation around the age of 7 ,” Dr . Cohen states . “ There are many dental and skeletal issues that are best addressed when a child is undergoing growth spurts and before a developing situation worsens . It is essential in order to avoid a more complicated treatment later on . Examples include avoiding impacted teeth , extraction of permanent teeth and jaw surgery .”
Seeking orthodontic care is a big decision , so Dr . Cohen and her team want to give patients the opportunity to get to know them before committing toany course of treatment . This is why they offer acomplimentary consultation , during which patients will learn everything they need toknow in order to decide on which treatment is right for them .
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