Before and After

Dr. Doug Palaganas is a trusted Rockville Centre orthodontist with extensive experience treating a wide range of smiles using modern orthodontic technology. From crowding and spacing to overbites and underbites, Dr. Doug and his team create customized treatment plans using traditional braces and modern clear options to deliver healthy, confident results.

Below are real before-and-after examples showcasing the transformations made possible through thoughtful planning and individualized care. Contact our office to learn how we can create a treatment plan tailored to your smile.

Case 1

Teen patient with large overjet corrected with metal braces and consistent elastic wear.

Before orthodontic treatment — teen patient with large overjet, Dr. Doug Orthodontics Rockville Centre NY After orthodontic treatment — large overjet corrected with metal braces and elastics, Dr. Doug Orthodontics

Case 2

Teen patient with a large class II malocclusion and deep overbite, corrected with metal braces and the FORSUS appliance.

Before orthodontic treatment — teen patient with class II malocclusion and deep overbite, Dr. Doug Orthodontics After orthodontic treatment — class II malocclusion corrected with metal braces and FORSUS appliance, Dr. Doug Orthodontics

Case 3

Pre-teen patient with a class III malocclusion and underbite, corrected with metal braces and consistent elastic wear.

Before orthodontic treatment — pre-teen patient with class III malocclusion and underbite, Dr. Doug Orthodontics After orthodontic treatment — class III underbite corrected with metal braces and elastics, Dr. Doug Orthodontics

Case 4

Severe crowding and crossbites, corrected with a palate expander, ceramic braces and elastic wear.

Before orthodontic treatment — severe crowding and crossbites, Dr. Doug Orthodontics Rockville Centre NY After orthodontic treatment — crowding and crossbites corrected with palate expander and ceramic braces, Dr. Doug Orthodontics

Case 5

Adult with crowding and  a large overjet corrected with Clarity Aligner treatment.

Before orthodontic treatment — adult patient with crowding and large overjet, Dr. Doug Orthodontics After orthodontic treatment — crowding and overjet corrected with Clarity Aligners, Dr. Doug Orthodontics

Case 6

Adult with an anterior open bite corrected with full ceramic braces supported with TAD’s for posterior intrusion.

Before orthodontic treatment — adult patient with anterior open bite, Dr. Doug Orthodontics Rockville Centre NY After orthodontic treatment — anterior open bite corrected with ceramic braces and TADs, Dr. Doug Orthodontics