My name is Dr. Spencer Crouch and I am a Traverse City native who is thrilled about returning home to create amazing smiles and provide orthodontic care to the community I grew up in. As I went through orthodontics myself back in middle school, it captured my curiosity as to how smiles could be transformed using brackets, wires, and retainers. Growing up, I loved puzzles of all shapes and sizes.
As I continued through my schooling, it became apparent that orthodontics is the epitome of being able to put together 3D puzzles on a daily basis! I attended Western Michigan University (Go Broncos!) for my undergraduate degree. From there, I continued my schooling at the University of Michigan earning a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree followed by a Master of Science and certificate in orthodontics.
My thesis research while at U of M focused on bone growth and stem cells - work that will eventually lead to better treatment options for individuals born with life-threatening bone development issues!
As I continued through my schooling, it became apparent that orthodontics is the epitome of being able to put together 3D puzzles on a daily basis! I attended Western Michigan University (Go Broncos!) for my undergraduate degree. From there, I continued my schooling at the University of Michigan earning a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree followed by a Master of Science and certificate in orthodontics.
My thesis research while at U of M focused on bone growth and stem cells - work that will eventually lead to better treatment options for individuals born with life-threatening bone development issues!
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My name is Dr. Spencer Crouch and I am a Traverse City native who is thrilled about returning home to create amazing smiles and provide orthodontic care to the community I grew up in.
As I went through orthodontics myself back in middle school, it captured my curiosity as to how smiles could be transformed using brackets, wires, and retainers.
Growing up, I loved puzzles of all shapes and sizes.
As I continued through my schooling, it became apparent that orthodontics is the epitome of being able to put together 3D puzzles on a daily basis!
As I went through orthodontics myself back in middle school, it captured my curiosity as to how smiles could be transformed using brackets, wires, and retainers.
Growing up, I loved puzzles of all shapes and sizes.
As I continued through my schooling, it became apparent that orthodontics is the epitome of being able to put together 3D puzzles on a daily basis!
First Visit
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Upon your arrival at Up North Orthodontics, please notify our receptionist.
We can't wait to personally welcome you to our office!
Dr. Spencer will conduct a thorough clinical orthodontic examination and explain all aspects of treatment himself.
If orthodontic treatment is indicated at this time, an appointment for Diagnostic Records is scheduled.
If time allows, these diagnostic records can be taken at the initial visit.
The cost of treatment depends upon the severity of the patient's problem.
We can't wait to personally welcome you to our office!
Dr. Spencer will conduct a thorough clinical orthodontic examination and explain all aspects of treatment himself.
If orthodontic treatment is indicated at this time, an appointment for Diagnostic Records is scheduled.
If time allows, these diagnostic records can be taken at the initial visit.
The cost of treatment depends upon the severity of the patient's problem.
Flexible Financing
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As a father, Dr. Spencer has a special interest in providing affordable orthodontic care for families.
As a matter of convenience to patients, Up North Orthodontics also offers an automatic draft from checking accounts, savings accounts or credit cards.
There may be additional charges for lost or broken appliances.
Charges may be incurred if a lack of patient cooperation causes treatment to extend beyond the estimated time.
As a matter of convenience to patients, Up North Orthodontics also offers an automatic draft from checking accounts, savings accounts or credit cards.
There may be additional charges for lost or broken appliances.
Charges may be incurred if a lack of patient cooperation causes treatment to extend beyond the estimated time.
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FOOD - The appliance or bands you are wearing are not indestructible.
The list of "dangerous" foods includes: raw vegetables and hard fruits (raw carrots, whole apples), popcorn, hard bread crusts (french bread, pizza), sticky or hard candies and bubble gum.
Some of these foods may still be enjoyed but we will ask that you cut them into bite-size pieces first.
Also, please do not chew on pens, ice, or other objects.
DECAY - Your teeth may contain decay underneath orthodontic bands if the bands are loose.
The list of "dangerous" foods includes: raw vegetables and hard fruits (raw carrots, whole apples), popcorn, hard bread crusts (french bread, pizza), sticky or hard candies and bubble gum.
Some of these foods may still be enjoyed but we will ask that you cut them into bite-size pieces first.
Also, please do not chew on pens, ice, or other objects.
DECAY - Your teeth may contain decay underneath orthodontic bands if the bands are loose.
All About Braces
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There are very few foods you cannot eat while you have braces.
We do ask you not to eat hard and sticky foods such as caramel, taffy, gummy bears, suckers, jolly ranchers, jerky or popcorn.
You may chew gum as long as it is sugarless and not big, bulky bubblegum.
When you eat foods like apples, pizza, corn on the cob, carrots and celery, etc., we ask that you cut those foods up into small pieces and then chew them on your back teeth.
The corn will have to be cut off the cob.
It's more important than ever to brush and floss regularly when you have braces so the teeth and gums are healthy during orthodontic treatment.
We do ask you not to eat hard and sticky foods such as caramel, taffy, gummy bears, suckers, jolly ranchers, jerky or popcorn.
You may chew gum as long as it is sugarless and not big, bulky bubblegum.
When you eat foods like apples, pizza, corn on the cob, carrots and celery, etc., we ask that you cut those foods up into small pieces and then chew them on your back teeth.
The corn will have to be cut off the cob.
It's more important than ever to brush and floss regularly when you have braces so the teeth and gums are healthy during orthodontic treatment.
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