Meet Your Jacksonville Orthodontist
Dr. Jason Rice has practiced as an orthodontist in the Jacksonville community since 2008 and opened Rice Orthodontics Southside location in August of 2011. The second Rice Orthodontics location opened in the Nocatee neighborhood in Ponte Vedra in February of 2018.
Dr. Rice takes great pride in ensuring quality treatment, building strong relationships with patients and their families by listening to their desires and concerns, and providing an overall positive experience in his offices.
How orthodontists and dentists differ
While orthodontists and dentists have similar backgrounds, the two professions are actually quite different. In fact, all orthodontist are trained as dentists first, but in addition to completing dental school to become a dentist, orthodontists continue their education for a few additional years to earn the license and certification necessary to be considered an orthodontist. That means that orthodontists have spent years studying nothing but how and why to move teeth. That education includes what to do, how to plan and how to execute the appropriate treatment plan for patients' unique cases.
Why seeing an orthodontist matters
If you're hoping to achieve a beautiful, straight forever smile that you can feel confident in, it's important that you see an orthodontist to help guide you on your journey. This is because the additional training that orthodontists undergo helps them develop the skills necessary to diagnose and treat more complex orthodontic cases. Dentists also receive basic orthodontic training which enables them to perform root canals, extract wisdom teeth and treat young children who do not need to see an orthodontist yet.
Seeing your Jacksonville orthodontist may change your experience in braces by:
- Providing additional treatment options.
- Giving you more efficient treatment and visits, because it is the office's primary area of care.
- Knowing that you'll receive the best possible outcome on your treatment plan, especially if you have severe bite problems that need to be addressed.
- Personal experience treating multiple cases that share your unique concerns
- Being seen more quickly, as a family dentist will be focused on longer patient cases or emergencies throughout the day.
- You may think it's easier to have your orthodontic work completed by your dentist. Convenience shouldn't be a concern, because you will only be stopping by your Jacksonville orthodontist's offices every six to eight weeks.
And don't let price be a problem either! Rice Orthodontics is proud to provide affordable treatment in the Jacksonville area.
Complete Orthodontic Care for Jacksonville Families
An orthodontist is a dental specialist who focuses exclusively on straightening teeth and correcting bite problems. Unlike general dentists who handle cleanings, fillings, and overall oral health, orthodontists complete additional years of specialized residency training to become experts in tooth movement and jaw alignment.
If you're searching for an orthodontist in Jacksonville, FL, Dr. Jason Rice and the team at Dr. Rice Orthodontics are here for you and your family.
A member of the American Association of Orthodontists, Dr. Rice and our team provide treatment options designed to fit your lifestyle, including clear aligners, ceramic braces that blend with your natural tooth color, and lingual braces that hide behind your teeth for a truly invisible look. Every personalized treatment plan is built around your goals, your schedule, and your budget.
If you're considering orthodontic care for your child, your teenager, or yourself, our practice welcomes you and your family with open arms. Children benefit from early evaluation, teens love having options that fit their busy lives, and adults discover that it's never too late to get a smile they truly love. We see patients at every stage of life, and we treat each person like family from the very first visit.
One thing that sets our practice apart is same-day treatment availability. When you come in for your free consultation, Dr. Rice can often begin your treatment that very same day if you're ready to start your smile story. Fewer trips to our office. Faster progress toward beautiful, forever smiles. That's how we think orthodontic care should work.
Who Is a Candidate for Orthodontic Treatment?
Children age 7 and older, teenagers, and adults of any age are candidates for orthodontic care at Dr. Rice Orthodontics in Jacksonville, FL. Common conditions we treat include crowded teeth, overbites, underbites, crossbites, gaps, and open bites. A free consultation is the best way to find out which approach fits your specific situation.
Why age seven? The American Association of Orthodontists recommends children receive their first orthodontic evaluation by that age. Dr. Rice can spot potential problems early and determine if intervention might help guide jaw growth and create space for permanent teeth. Catching things early often saves time and money down the road.
Teenagers make up the most common age group we see, and for good reason. Their permanent teeth have typically erupted while their jaws are still growing, which creates an ideal window for correction. Today's teens also have more choices than ever, including clear aligners and ceramic braces that feel less noticeable than metal.
What about adults? There's no age limit on getting a great smile. Adult treatment has become increasingly popular as more people realize that clear aligners and lingual braces offer discreet options fitting professional lifestyles without drawing attention
Common issues we treat include:
- Crowded or overlapping teeth
- Gaps between teeth
- Overbite (upper teeth extend too far over lower teeth)
- Underbite (lower teeth sit in front of upper teeth)
- Crossbite (some upper teeth sit inside lower teeth)
- Open bite (front teeth don't touch when biting down)
Why Jacksonville Patients Trust Dr. Rice Orthodontics
Dr. Jason Rice brings specialized orthodontic training and years of dedicated experience to every patient who walks through our doors. After completing dental school, Dr. Rice pursued an additional orthodontics residency focused exclusively on tooth movement and jaw alignment. As a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, and the Southern Association of Orthodontists, Dr. Rice stays current with the latest advances in orthodontic care.