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Clear Aligners
Invisalign and Spark, planned from a 3D digital scan so you see the projected result before you commit. A new tray roughly every one to two weeks, check-ups every six to eight.
About clear alignersPhoenixville & Plymouth Meeting, PA · Since 2011
Straight teeth take time. We start watching years before we start treating.
Braces, clear aligners and retainers for kids, teens and adults. The first visit is free, and so is every six-month check while we wait for the right moment.
The practice
One orthodontist, two offices, and a bias toward waiting
Dr. Ryan Becker graduated Valedictorian from Temple University's School of Dental Medicine and opened this practice in 2011. The approach he describes as conservative and honest is the reason the observation program exists at all: it is easier to sell treatment at seven than to say come back in two years.
How treatment runs
Three stages, and only one of them costs anything to begin
- Start
From age 6
We watch, and it costs nothing
The observation program checks your child every six months. No fee, no obligation, and no pressure to start. Most children who come in at 7 are not ready for treatment, and we will tell you that.
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The treatment years
Braces or aligners, whichever the case needs
A 3D scan first, so you see where this is heading before you agree to it. Aligner check-ups run 15 to 20 minutes. Braces get adjusted every 10 to 12 weeks at first, then every 4 to 6.
- Retention
After the hardware comes off
Retainers keep what you paid for
Teeth drift back. Retention is written into the plan from the beginning, so your first retainer is not a bill you did not see coming.
What we treat
Five things this practice actually does
Every one of these is handled at both offices, by the same orthodontist.
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Metal Braces
For adults, children and teens, including a same-day start when the case allows: exam, digital scan and bonding in one visit of about two hours.
About metal braces
Retention
Retainers
Clear Essix retainers vacuum-formed on site from your own scan, plus Vivera and replacements. Retention is built into the plan, so the first one is not a surprise cost.
About retainers
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Early Treatment
Evaluation from age 7, expanders, space maintainers and Phase 1 interceptive work. Joined by the free Observation Program, which watches and waits at no charge.
About early treatment
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Emergencies
Loose bracket, poking wire, lost aligner or soreness that has outstayed its welcome. Call either office and we will see you the same day.
About emergenciesGetting in
We open at 7am, and the first visit is free
Early enough to come before school or before work, at either office. The consultation costs nothing, and if your child is not ready yet we will say so and put them on the observation list instead.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Delta Dental
- United Healthcare
- Guardian
- MetLife
Monthly plans through OrthoFi. All major credit cards.
What patients say
4.9 out of 5, across 400 Google reviews
The staff were excellent, and I am happy with the way my smile looks! After a poor experience with my orthodontist growing up I was hesitant to get any more work done, but Dr. Becker and his team did an exceptional job at making me feel comfortable.
I had an amazing experience at Becker Orthodontics. Lori at the front desk was so sweet and helpful with directions and scheduling.
I absolutely LOVE Dr. Becker and his entire staff! Everyone has been so helpful and accommodating throughout the entirety of my treatment. If you or any of your loved ones is ever in need of an orthodontist, the #1 choice is Dr. Becker's office.
In-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Delta Dental, United Healthcare, Guardian and MetLife. Monthly plans through OrthoFi.
Before you call
The questions we get asked most
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first check-up no later than age 7. We also run a free Observation Program: from age 6 we monitor your child every six months at no charge and with no obligation, so treatment starts when the timing is genuinely right rather than when you happened to book.
Most people are, including many who were told no somewhere else. The consultation is free, and it exists to review your options rather than to sell you one. Dr. Becker will tell you if he thinks you do not need treatment.
Aligners come out to eat and brush, so there are no food restrictions, they are far less visible, and they need fewer in-office visits. They only work if you wear them, they are easy to lose, and they are not the right tool for most young children. Metal braces are always on and cannot be forgotten, they handle complex movement well, and children can pick their colors. They do restrict some foods, flossing takes longer, and adjustments are more frequent.
Yes, at any age. A good portion of our patients are adults, and clear aligners in particular were designed with adult working life in mind.
Clear aligner treatment in Plymouth Meeting and Phoenixville typically ranges from $3,000 to $7,500, and your exact figure is quoted at the free consultation once we have seen your scan. Retainers generally range from $100 to $1,000 depending on which option you choose, and a replacement retainer typically costs about $150 per arch. Your first retainer is normally built into the treatment plan.
It depends entirely on the case, from several weeks to several months and longer for complex movement. Aligner check-ups run about 15 to 20 minutes every 6 to 8 weeks. Braces are adjusted every 10 to 12 weeks early on, then every 4 to 6 weeks as treatment progresses.
We are in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Delta Dental, United Healthcare, Guardian and MetLife. We also work with OrthoFi for monthly payment plans that are set against what you can actually afford, and we take all major credit cards.
Call the office and we will see you the same day at either location. Loose brackets, poking wires, a wire out of its tube, general soreness after an adjustment and lost or broken aligners are all routine, and none of them are an emergency-room problem. Soreness for three to five days after an adjustment is normal.
The first visit is free. So is finding out you do not need us yet.
Call either office, or send a message and we will call you back. Weekdays from 7am, which is early enough to come before school or work.