"I'm an adult. I'm probably too old for braces, right?"

Absolutely not. In fact, our staff at Cottingham Orthodontics read a fascinating statistic: the number of adults getting braces has actually climbed 24 percent since 1996! Yes, braces help make your pearly whites strong, healthy and perfectly-aligned, but perhaps another reason for the spike in adult braces is this: people want to look and feel great.

In an age—and society—where looks matter as much as anything, and at a time when evenly-aligned teeth might be the difference between getting a job or that promotion, adults are choosing—wisely, we might add—to invest in orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment with Dr. Cottingham can be successful at any age, and adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful smile.

If you’ve been thinking about getting that perfect smile, Dr. Cottingham would love to have you visit for a consultation. Please give us a call to set one up and enjoy your week!

Cottingham Orthodontics in the community!

Dr. Karen Cottingham is actively involved in several community-service activities and charitable organizations, as well as child advocacy endeavors because she believes strongly in giving back. Dr. Cottingham supports Special Olympics of Indiana, Make-a-Wish Foundation, Riley Hospital for Children, Sheltering Wings (Hendricks County domestic abuse shelter), the donation of dental services to underprivileged children, as well as multiple community, school, band and sports programs.

In March, Cottingham Orthodontics was the official "Smile" sponsor of the 2010 St. Richard's School Regalia. We are happy to announce the event raised more than $107,000, with Dr. Cottingham donating a full comprehensive treatment for the school’s event.

If you have any questions about our other work here in Indianapolis, please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to sharing more of our involvement in the coming months. Happy Monday!

Ask Dr. Cottingham: Why are straight teeth so important?

Some people wonder why Indianapolis orthodontist Dr. Karen Cottingham and our team work tirelessly to give our patients straight teeth. Of course it’s nice to have a smile full of evenly aligned teeth, but did you know that straightening your teeth at Cottingham Orthodontics can keep them healthier? Straight teeth lead to better oral hygiene, increasing your chances of keeping your own natural teeth for a lifetime!

Straight teeth are less prone to decay, because they collect less plaque—the sticky colorless substance that forms on our teeth and leads to tooth decay; and they are easier to keep clean! We want to give you and your family the total orthodontic experience you expect, with the amazing smiles you deserve! If you’re wondering whether your teeth might cause problems because they are out of alignment, please give us a call to set up a consultation. Dr. Cottingham can help you decide whether or not you will benefit from orthodontic treatment at Cottingham Orthodontics.

Happy Monday!

What are patients saying about Dr. Cottingham?

Last week, we asked you, our fantastic patients, what you liked most about Cottingham Orthodontics. Well, the reviews are in, and we'd love to share a few with you this morning. If you have any reviews you'd like to add, please do so here or on our Google Local page! Have a great week!

“She is very informative and helpful. Everyone in her office is nice and a pleaure to speak with. They all seem to be very caring of the patient.” ~ Ashley U.

“Dr. Cottingham is very nice and easy to talk to. She knows what she is doing and takes great care of her patients. I also love the staff.” ~ Ruth B.

“Dr. Cottingham made my daughters first visit very easy. She was very professional in explaining the type of treatment needed. She also alleviated some of her fears about getting braces.” ~ Makesha A.

“I love that she always seems to be in a good mood and the entire staff are always so professional!” ~ Michelle S.

“Dr. Cottingham is simply awesome and she has such a friendly, professional and very knowledgeable staff assisting her!! Have always experienced great service at every appointment with our daughter. Dr. Cottingham even recently put a head gear on our daughter and told her how great it looked that my daughter now wears it each and every day to school. The extra boost from her orthodontist was just the help she needed to get over the possible embarrassment of it all. Thanks for everything!!” ~ Randy R.


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What do you love about Cottingham Orthodontics?

From your very first visit to Cottingham Orthodontics, our team strives to provide superior treatment in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. Today, we thought we’d ask you, our wonderful patients: Have you been especially impressed by Dr. Cottingham? Did our team go out of their way to make your day? Are you in love with your new smile?

At Cottingham Orthodontics, we are not only a doctor and orthodontic team, we are also parents, patients, and people with needs and concerns just like you. We understand what you expect from us, and we are dedicated to helping you achieve a lifetime of healthy, beautiful smiles! Whether you’ve just come in for a consultation or your family has been visiting our office for years, we’d love to hear your feedback. Or, you can tell us by giving us a call! Have a great weekend!