Orthodontist · Wareham, Massachusetts
Braces and Invisalign® for children, teens and adults with Dr. Kevin Oliveira — complimentary consultations, no messy impressions.
Serving Wareham, Marion, Middleboro and Bourne
Welcome
At Coastal Orthodontics, Dr. Kevin Oliveira and our team know the importance of a healthy smile. We are a patient-focused practice, delivering professional, effective orthodontic treatment based on the individual clinical needs of each patient, resulting in beautiful smiles in a timely manner. Here, our patients are our friends, and we love getting to know them and their families, looking forward to their visits as a chance to catch-up on what’s been happening in their lives.
Our orthodontic office is designed for the full patient experience, including offering televisions for viewing, patient gifts including t-shirts and sunglasses, and prizes for good hygiene. We welcome parents to watch treatment from an on-deck area and encourage patients and parents to ask questions about treatment and the progress we’re making.
For more information about how we can help you or your child achieve a new, healthy smile, please call to schedule a complimentary consultation. Coastal Orthodontics is conveniently located in Wareham, MA, and we welcome patients from the neighboring communities, including Marion, Middleboro, and Bourne.
What sets us apart
We work hard to treat our patients the same way we would like to be treated: with respect, professionalism, and sensitivity toward our needs.
From the moment you enter our practice, we want you to feel comfortable, welcome, and appreciated. It’s our goal to build your trust in us so that we can help you smile.
With your time and money. Appointments are scheduled so that you spend less time in the waiting room and dental chair, and more time out enjoying the things that make you smile.
An office environment that is friendly, inviting, and professional. Because we work with patients of all ages, we recognize that each person has unique needs and expectations.
We continue to offer state of the art treatment including iTero digital scanning to provide the best experience possible.
Orthodontic Treatments
If you need braces, you will have options. Which type is right for you depends on what problems are being corrected and what you need to be comfortable during treatment.
The most common type of braces, and what most people picture when thinking of braces. They have greatly improved over designs of the past, using better, lighter materials and offering a smaller profile. You can opt to personalize them with colors and fun brackets.
Traditional metal braces made better. They self-ligate, which means there is no need for elastics to hold the archwire in place, making them less visible. They somewhat adjust themselves, so fewer appointments are needed, and they place less friction on the teeth.
Self-ligating braces with brackets made from ceramic instead of metal alone. The ceramic is tooth-colored, allowing them to blend in with the teeth. They do stain easily, so they need greater care, and their delicate nature means they are not for everyone.
Acrylic trays that place force on the teeth through their shape. They are invisible, removable, and comfortable. Many patients prefer these because they do not change their look and they require fewer accommodations than braces do.
To find out which options are right for you, schedule your appointment.
Beyond braces
Orthodontic treatment can involve several approaches: appliances, tooth extractions, and surgery. The vast majority of patients we treat only need appliances, which place gentle pressure on the teeth in a carefully controlled way, steadily moving them into their proper positions.
Treatment time varies — some minor alignment problems can be corrected in about six months, while severe problems that require both surgery and appliances can take up to three years. The biggest way to shorten treatment is following our instructions exactly.
Orthognathic surgery is used when a patient presents with a severe orthodontic abnormality and does not have enough growing left to do to allow for correction with appliances alone. Thanks to advancements in the field, many seemingly severe issues can now be corrected with appliances alone — but the older a patient is, the more likely it is that significant problems will need surgery. It can only take place once the patient has stopped growing, around age 16 in females and age 18 in males.
Once you have healed, your bite is perfected using appliances for six to 12 months, followed by a retainer to maintain your results.
Titanium anchors used to reserve space or facilitate faster tooth movement. They can be used with braces and in some cases can eliminate the need for headgear. After a strong anesthetic numbs the area, the TAD is fixed firmly into the jaw bone in a very quick procedure.
Clean TADs the same way you clean your teeth — brush them and floss around them as needed — and use the antimicrobial mouthwash we give you twice a day.
It’s fast. A hands-free device you only wear for 20 minutes a day. SoftPulse Technology delivers precisely calibrated micropulses to encourage faster tooth movement.
It’s gentle. Compared to just chewing food, it is 200 times more gentle.
It’s clinically proven. Proven safe and effective in U.S. clinical trials, approved by the FDA in 2009, and available by prescription.
There is more to orthodontics than braces:
Palatal expanders widen the upper jaw by placing gentle pressure on the upper molars, increasing with each adjustment. Patients adjust expanders themselves after light training in our office.
Once your braces come off, treatment is not over. To keep your teeth in their corrected positions, you will need to wear retainers full-time for at least two years. After that, most people will still need to wear them at night several nights a week for life.
Invisalign® & Invisalign Teen®
If the looks and lifestyle changes involved with braces bother you, we have a solution: Invisalign. It uses a series of clear, removable aligners that move the teeth because of the way each aligner is shaped. As you switch aligners, the pressure changes, directing the tooth movement. Within about 12–18 months, the teeth reach their final positions.
It starts with your consultation, where we take diagnostics and determine if Invisalign is right for you. A digital scanner creates a 3D model of your dental anatomy, and the Invisalign software maps the steps from start to finish — those steps are the aligners. Dr. Oliveira reviews the plan, then sends it off so the aligners are made. Every two weeks, you change out aligners; once you wear them all, you move into the retention phase.
The original Invisalign system is designed with adults in mind, so teens use Invisalign Teen. Everything else is the same, plus: a treatment plan that keeps growth in mind, blue indicator dots to show if the aligners are being worn enough, and free replacement aligners.
Teens must be ready to commit — if a patient worries they’ll be too forgetful, traditional braces are the better choice.
We can’t know the cost until we know how many aligners you need — but by the end of your first visit, we can tell you exactly what Invisalign will be for you.
Payment options include maximizing insurance benefits, discounts for paying in full with cash or check, most major credit cards, and flexible financing.
Virtual Smile Consult
For your convenience we offer virtual exams! Submit your photos and our doctor and treatment coordinator will get back to you as soon as possible with a treatment plan and estimate.
Try to grin and bare all your teeth for the best front profile!
Bite down on your molars and pull your cheek back as far as you can!
Same as the right, but on the other side — having a friend helps a lot!
Tilt your head up and open your mouth wide, get as much as you can!
Tilt your chin down and pull your cheeks, get as much as you can!
For New Patients
Our greatest goal is to give you the healthy, straight, beautiful smile that you’ve always wanted. Your initial consultation gives you the chance to meet our team, learn more about orthodontics, receive a complete initial exam, and find out which treatment options will best meet your needs. We will:
After your consultation, we’ll schedule your first appointment and your doctor will place your new orthodontic appliance — generally about an hour. Visiting about every four to eight weeks is an important part of treatment, and if “life happens,” just let us know and we’ll do everything we can to accommodate you.
It’s very important to continue visiting your family dentist every six months during treatment. If extra dental care is needed, we’ll coordinate with your dentist.
Submit forms online ahead of your appointment, or bring them with you.
The cost of your orthodontic treatment varies depending on your individual needs and treatment plan. We’ll discuss the cost and each available payment plan so you know what to expect before beginning treatment. Our practice accepts most major credit cards and insurance plans, and our staff will help with insurance claims and paperwork.
Our secure online patient service lets you view appointment and account information any time, sign up for email or text reminders, check payment history and current charges, and print flex spending reimbursement and tax receipts.
Questions about your plan? Call and ask for our Insurance Coordinator. Benefit quotes are estimates, not a guarantee of services or payments.
All children should see an orthodontist on or around their seventh birthday, when they have enough permanent teeth to establish clear bite relationships. If there are significant issues, early treatment can help avoid surgery; if not, we’ll ask the child to return around age 12.
Signs a child may need treatment:
Wearing Braces
Once you have your braces, your life is going to change. In the long term, that means a healthier, more attractive smile. In the short term, it’s all about adjusting.
Avoid:
Go ahead and enjoy:
Genuine pain should not result from braces, but soreness and irritation can. Teeth can be sore when braces are first placed (around five days) and after each adjustment (usually gone within 24 hours). Mouth irritation usually occurs in the first week or so. Use salt-water rinses and over-the-counter pain medication, and cover any irritating part with dental wax.
Your teeth will also feel a little loose — don’t panic. For teeth to move, they have to loosen up. We promise, your teeth are not going to fall out.
With braces there are more spots for food and bacteria to hide. Brush after every meal and floss at least twice a day.
Brushing: use a soft-bristled brush and fluoride toothpaste for two minutes. Angle the brush 45 degrees to the gum line with small circular motions on outside and inside surfaces; use back-and-forth strokes on chewing surfaces.
Flossing: floss at least twice a day (after every meal is best). A floss threader makes it easier — get beneath the gum line. If that’s too complicated, invest in a water pick.
Genuine orthodontic emergencies are unusual and are usually due to injury — go to an emergency room first, then contact us. Most “emergencies” are small mishaps we can fix in the office, or sometimes at home:
If you’re ever unsure what to do, call (774) 678-0569.
Orthodontic FAQs
About Us
“As an orthodontist, I have the best job on earth. Orthodontists have been given the gift to change people’s lives for the better. There is nothing more satisfying, to me, than getting to meet patients with various clinical issues and watching them change and gain confidence throughout treatment.”
When I meet a new patient, I know that they are coming to me from a unique background and that, during the course of orthodontia, we will get to know each other and become friends. Meeting and getting to know patients and their families has provided wonderful friendships that continue outside the office, and for that I am thankful. I love our conversations, and every day I learn something new during these exchanges, as I help improve their oral health.
I am passionate about continuing to expand my professional knowledge and hone my skills, in order to provide my patients with the best treatment options, technologies, and processes available. I am a member of the Seattle Study Club, and take courses through the American Association of Orthodontists. Throughout the year I attend lectures, seminars, and meetings to stay abreast of the latest developments in oral healthcare.
Personal life: I am originally from Mattapoisett and now live in Marion, MA, with my family, including my wife, Tristi, and four children: Grady, Charlotte, Henry and George. When I’m not working, I’m most likely spending time with my family and friends. I do enjoy golfing, snowboarding, fishing, and listening to music.
Meet the Team
We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve orthodontic care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented team is committed to creating a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding experience every time you visit.
Oversees insurance and billing, contracts, consults, and patient records. Grew up in Beverly, MA, moved to Cape Cod in 2007, and loves the beaches, boating — and Boston sports.
Welcomes patients, helps with paperwork, insurance, contracts and billing. Outside the office she’s with her family — camping, the beach, and music.
Assists Dr. Oliveira in patient care and loves watching smile transformations from beginning to end. A beach lover and avid Red Sox fan with two sons and a husband.
Enjoys helping patients achieve a healthy, beautiful smile in a fun environment, and spending time outside with family and friends.
Testimonials
We have had an absolutely wonderful experience here at Coastal Orthodontics. We would like to thank the staff and doctor for their friendly and professional service and kindness. Thank you for everything.
Kim M.
You are awesome! My kids are comfortable here and that is very important to me, also you are patient with me, THANKS so much!
Mrs. Dickess
I love the staff and the Doctor.
Nataly B.
I love this place, everyone is so nice!
Daniel B.
Thank you for all you have done for Joey, his teeth look amazing!
Mrs. D.
Want to share some kind words and smiles? Ask our front desk for a comment card at your next appointment.
Contact Us
Please call to schedule a complimentary consultation. Your lifetime of happy smiles starts here!
| Monday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
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| Tuesday | 9:30 AM – 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM – 6 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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