Ask Dr. Studebaker: Why is it so important to have straight teeth?

Some people wonder why Dr. Studebaker and our team at Studebaker Orthodontics work so hard to give our patients straight teeth. Of course it’s nice to have a smile full of evenly aligned teeth, but did you know that straightening your teeth can keep them healthier? Straight teeth lead to better oral hygiene, increasing your chances of keeping your own natural teeth for a lifetime.

Straight teeth are less prone to decay, because they collect less plaque—the sticky colorless substance that forms on our teeth and leads to tooth decay; and they are easier to keep clean!

Orthodontic treatment is a long term, ongoing process. Knowing this, we strive to make your orthodontic treatment in our office a positive experience. We believe that the "customer always comes first"! Getting to know you and meeting your individual orthodontic needs are our foremost concerns.

If you’re wondering whether your teeth might cause problems because they are out of alignment, give us a call to set up a consultation. Dr. Studebaker and our team can help you decide whether or not you will benefit from orthodontic treatment at Studebaker Orthodontics.

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Meet Our Orthodontist

After graduating from Manchester College in North Manchester, Indiana, with a degree in Biology/Chemistry, Dr. Studebaker attended the Ohio State University College of Dentistry in Columbus Ohio. He was awarded a Navy scholarship, and at graduation he received the Ohio Dental Association Outstanding Research Award for his graduate research accomplishments.

Upon graduation, Dr. Studebaker was proud to serve as a Dental Officer in the US Navy. He received outstanding postgraduate training in General and Hospital Dentistry while in Active Duty and served as a General Dentist for six of his eleven years in the Navy. While in the Navy, he had tours of duty at shore dental facilities, aboard naval ships, and overseas locations, and was honored with multiple awards and decorations for his accomplishments. Dr. Studebaker received his Orthodontic Specialty training at Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. He was subsequently assigned as the Specialty Advisor and Department Head for Orthodontics at Naval Hospital, Yokosuka, Japan.

Dr. Studebaker has completed many hours of continuing education in both general dentistry and orthodontics. He is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. He is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association and the Greater Houston Dental Society.

Dr. Studebaker is married to the former Mybell Adjunta and has four children aged eight, five, two and a newborm. He enjoys sports, reading, and spending time with his family.