studioSMILE Orthodontics: Dr. Kelly N. Tabacchi, DDS

I went to Dr. Tabacchi after I finished Invisalign treatment with another orthodontist. My teeth were improved, but I still had one tooth that I was hoping would come down more on one side. The original ortho told me two different things. 1st the tooth was crooked, but there was an anatomical reason it could not move more. 2nd the tooth is straight but looks crooked because the corner is worn. Since these two things contradicted each other, I wanted a second opinion. Dr. Tabbacchi’s opinion was that the tooth was crooked and COULD be straightened. I even asked before treatment if it was possible that there was an anatomical reason the tooth would not move. I was told no. After finishing ALL 10 trays that were prescribed, plus doing 2 additional trays she made. I was in some of the trays for 3-4 weeks each. She added attachments that I had to wear rubber bands with for a couple months. I let her try everything she could think of to straighten the tooth, and gave her more and more time each time I went in. Finally, after not seeing any difference after everything I mentioned above, I gave up. If there was any improvement at all I would have continued. Or if I did not already finish all the trays plus the extra I would have continue. At this point it seemed clear she was unable to straighten the tooth. She recommended just filing the teeth down to even them out. I was not comfortable with that due to the side effects. Also, at every appointment she told me how great everything looked and how great everything was going. Which I could see with my own eyes nothing was changing. Now after I have let her know I was not happy with my treatment she is telling me I did not comply with treatment. That was a quick change from everything was great and looked good to it did not work because I did not comply with treatment. She also tried to tell me a couple months in that there was an anatomical reason the tooth could not move. After I questioned why I was not told that before she changed her mind and attempted to move the tooth more. All she had to do was agree with the first ortho that the tooth could not move and I would never had agreed to treatment. I think at this point it is safe to say that tooth cannot move. I feel that an ortho should have been able to see that and should have let me know that was a possibility. Especially since I asked about it before treatment. The photos of right before treatment and the day after treatment ended are attached. Can you see a difference? On the plus side she was super friendly. I just rather of had my tooth straightened.

Dr Kelly and her office are professional, kind and accommodating! She must be the most capable doctor in town, of creating the most beautiful smile! We wasted money and years with another doctor and never got the results that Dr Kelly provided! She’s amazing!

Thank you for doing a terrific job straightening my teeth Dr. Tabacchi!! I now have a smile that I can display with full confidence!! Again, thank you Dr. Tabacchi and Allie for your expertise, hard work, clean office and great attitude!!

Dr. Kelly and Todd are professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.