Welcome to the office of Dr. George F. Pinsak, a longtime staple in your orthodontic care community. Located in Monroe, NC, our practice's top priority is to provide you the highest quality orthodontic care in a friendly, comfortable environment. We utilize the latest technological advances in the industry such as invisible ceramic braces and Invisalign, along with the latest in computer technology (digital imaging and advanced computer graphics) to ensure that you receive the most effective care possible. We recognize that every patient has different needs, and we pride ourselves in the courteous service we deliver to each person who walks through our doors. Whether you're an adult, adolescent or child, our knowledgeable doctor and staff are committed to helping you achieve the smile you deserve ? a healthy, beautiful one! Braces are?t just for kids anymore. Tooth alignment can be changed at any age if your gums and bone structure are healthy. We offer a variety of treatments that are designed for different age groups ? including adults. A new smile can begin today. Orthodontic treatment at later stages in life can dramatically improve your personal appearance and self-esteem. Improving the health of your teeth and gums is equally important. Crooked teeth and a bad bite can contribute to gum and bone loss, tooth decay, abnormal wear of the tooth enamel and surfaces, headaches and jaw joint (TMJ/TMD) pain. The new techniques and appliances we use greatly reduce discomfort levels, decrease the frequency of visits, shorten treatment time and may allow you to choose from several options. The days of metal bands wrapped around each of your teeth individually are long gone! Your options may include metal braces, translucent braces or Invisalign. During the initial examination, we will be able to determine the best possible treatment for your individual needs. During this initial examination, we can outline the treatment plan, time of treatment expected and the approximate cost. A large percentage of our patients are adults, and they agree that it?s never too late to improve their greatest asset - their smile. As gas prices continue to rise, our Van Pooling service is more popular than ever! We are in our third decade of Van Pooling. Starting with a VW van in the early seventies, our fleet has grown as we update vehicles. Van Pooling is the transportation of the patients to and from area schools. It is only available for patients with short appointments. Parents do not have to leave work to bring their children into the office. Even principals and teachers send their children in on the Limo. The service not only saves gas but also saves time out of work for the parents. There is no charge for this service. The service allows us to better utilize our schedule. The schools have embraced this service because children are usually out of school less time. Our adult driver meets the children at the principal?s office to pick them up. The children are returned and checked back into the school at the principal?s office. Parents are called the evening before the scheduled appointment for confirmation. The parents must send a note to the school giving their child permission to leave for the appointments.