Specialist in Orthodontic Care
Tricare preferred provider
Your family deserves a more beautiful smile
Enjoy the best modern orthodontic treatment available in the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Baumholder and Wiesbaden communities with a wide range of treatment options (Braces/Invisalign type).
New in 2024: Direct Clear Aligner alternative. This technology allows for a gentler and less painful treatment compared to Invisalign aligners. We are certified by the inventor of the material Graphy Inc. for the design and manufacture of Direct Aligners (see FAQ).
US/international insurances. Saturday appointments.
Recognition from the community for professional performance and excellent service
Welcome to
American Orthodontist in Kaiserslautern
Brace Yourself
With a confident smile we win people over. My profession gives me the honor to witness again and again how people of all ages gain in many ways thanks to perfect teeth and a healthy bite. Hundreds of patients have put their trust in me. This means for me the responsibility to use all my experience and knowhow, so that you also receive much more than straight teeth.
Proudly serving the Military Community (KMC, WMC, BMC).
Dr. Judith Yang, DMD, MS
1995: Graduation from University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine.
1998: Graduated and certified as an Orthodontist from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Working as an Orthodontist in private offices in New York and New Jersey (New York license ever since).
1999: Coming to Germany, working at the Pulaski Dental Clinic on post as a contract Orthodontist for 15 years.
2013 to 2023: Providing Orthodontic service for Ramstein/Wiesbaden Dental Care offices (German license).
since 2020: Providing Orthodontic service for Midwest Family Dentistry (Stuttgart area).
since 2022: Independent practice in Kaiserslautern.
since 2024: In-Office 3D printing, same-day retainer.
In my more than 25 years of experience, I have provided orthodontic treatment to children, adolescents, and adult patients with fixed and removable applicances, clear aligners, and comprehensive orthodontic treatments for orthognathic surgery patients. International annual training and implementation of improvements.
Case Studies
Creating the most beautiful Smiles since 1999
Dr. Yang is a fully American trained orthodontist practicing contemporary Orthodontics including braces, removable appliance, Direct Aligner and clear aligner/Invisalign type of treatment.
Treated the severe crowding without pulling any teeth!
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Treated the deep bite and enlarged the front teeth size/shape!
Corrected upper midline deviation didn’t extract a tooth!
SLIDE TO SEE THE RESULTS
Treated the severe crowding without pulling any teeth!
Treated the deep bite and enlarged the front teeth size/shape!
Corrected upper midline deviation didn’t extract a tooth!
Just Smile!
Orthodontic Treatment…
…is far more than…
…correcting teeth!
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FAQ’s About
Orthodontic Treatment
FAQs can clarify recurring important questions in advance and help you decide on treatment at American Orthodontist. If you have any further questions, or if anything is not fully clarified, please do not hesitate to contact me by getting in touch.
How much does the treatment cost and how will I pay for it?
In the first visit I present the total price of your orthodontic treatment. It depends on the complexity of the case and the type of device to be used, consequently each patient will have a different budget. It is important that you know that it is a guaranteed fixed cost with everything included. It includes all the appliances that you use during the treatment, including the temporary and final retainers. No tricks and no surprises.
The services are not taxed, therefore VAT forms are not necessary. The prices are in EURO.
We are a TRICARE preferred provider. We will prepare insurance claims for patients with all other insurances that accept the US CDT code system. We offer payment plans.
How many times will I go to appointments?
Your time is very important and I respect it. I optimize treatment time, therefore we carry out efficient treatments. Once the treatment has started, you should go to periodic check-ups every 4-10 weeks. In some cases we can even extend appointments up to 3 or 4 months depending on the device you wear (e.g. aligners), this is especially important for patients who reside outside of the local area or patients who study or work abroad.
I can give you appointments several months in advance so that you can schedule your calendar in the most comfortable way possible.
How long does orthodontic treatment take?
The duration of the treatment will depend on each case, the type of device and the collaboration. Although there are treatments that can last between 6 and 12 months, generally the duration will be between 15 and 24 months.
To give you a more detailed account of the procedure, I wrote a blog post!
Will the result be stable when time elapses?
It is especially essential to maintain the results obtained with the treatment over time. The stability of orthodontic results over time is as important as the orthodontic treatment itself. Therefore it is not only achieved a beautiful smile and a stable occlusion, but also we want these results to last a long time, as an investment for life.
Consequently, once the treatment is finished, retainers will be given. There are two commonly used types of retainers: fixed lingual retainers or removable retainers. In the latter case, patients receive extra particularly durable thermoformed retainer.
I will inform you and decide which is the best for your case, always taking into account aesthetics and comfort.
What is the difference between Invisalign® and Direct Aligner®?
Traditional Invisalign type aligners are made of a non-stretchable, rigid material. In contrast, the flexible direct aligners have a so-called shape memory. The movement of the teeth is gentler and less painful. Therefore, fewer aligners are needed to achieve the same result.
Invisalign type aligners are made by a thermoforming process from a model. Direct aligners are so named because they are produced directly on 3D printers in just one step with high precision.
The flexibility of direct 3D printing allows the treatment to be easily combined with traditional methods and new methods such as the use of pressure points to rotate teeth.
