Welcome to the Advanced Orthodontics, PLLC website and thank you for taking the time to learn about our team of orthodontists, Dr. Paul J. Brosnan and Dr. Dennis P. Pryor.  Selecting your orthodontist is an important decision. At Advanced Orthodontics, we are dedicated to providing the finest orthodontic treatment possible utilizing state of the art appliances and procedures.  Further, it is our goal to provide that treatment in a comfortable, friendly, and pleasant atmosphere.

Who Needs Orthodontics?

It has been estimated that nearly 60% of the population can benefit from orthodontic treatment.  That estimate includes children as young 5 years who manifest developmental anomalies to adults who may have had previous orthodontics and now exhibit changes affecting their smile or bite pattern. 

Each with over 20 years of experience, Doctors Brosnan and Pryor have successfully treated a full spectrum of orthodontic related issues. 

Orthodontic Consults

For those who would like to know if they or their children are candidates for orthodontic treatment, Advanced Orthodontics is pleased to offer a complimentary no charge consultation.  Referral from your general dentist is not required to schedule a consultation and those seeking second opinions regarding proposed orthodontic treatment are welcome.  At your consultation, an orthodontic exam will be conducted to determine if orthodontic treatment is indicated, what treatment options are available and best tailored to your needs, and what timing considerations may come into play.  If treatment is recommended, a preliminary fee estimate will be provided with an explanation of payment plan options.

About the Doctors

Dr. Brosnan received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Columbia University and his Dental and Orthodontic Degrees from Boston University.  He completed a one year General Dentistry Residency at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston.  Dr. Brosnan practiced general dentistry for four years prior to his orthodontic training.  Dr. Brosnan is a former dental officer in the US Air Force Dental Corps, a retiree from the US Air Force Reserve. During his military career Dr. Brosnan has served as consultant in orthodontics to Walter Reed Army Hospital, the US Naval Hospital at Bethesda, and regional consultant to the USAF Surgeon General.  Dr. Brosnan began his private practice in Burke, Virginia in 1990.  

Dr. Pryor received his Bachelor of Science Degree from the US Military Academy, his Dental Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and completed his Orthodontic training at the University of Louisville under sponsorship of the US Army.  Dr. Pryor also received a Master of Science Degree in Oral Biology from the University of Louisville.  Dr. Pryor served for six years as a general dentist prior to his orthodontic residency and acted as staff dentist at Moncrief Army Hospital and mentor to US Army General Practice Residents at Ft. Jackson.  Dr. Pryor also served as instructor in orthodontics for General Practice Residents at Ft. Knox, and Staff Orthodontist at Ft. Knox and Ft. Polk.  Dr. Pryor is a US Army Reserve retiree with 33 years of service. Dr. Pryor began in private practice in Springfield, Virginia in 1991.

State of the Art Orthodontics:

Orthodontics has become very high-tech. Digital x-rays and sophisticated computerized analyses now aid the orthodontist in formulating an accurate diagnosis for even the most complicated cases.  Digital x-rays offer a tremendous reduction in radiation exposure while maintaining superb analytical detail.  Additionally, they allow orthodontists the capability of communicating in a timely and accurate fashion with patients' general dentists and other specialists.

Even standard braces have been improved.  At Advanced Orthodontics, we use In-Ovation-R and In-Ovation-C self-ligating brackets as our standard.  In-Ovation brackets provide improved performance while offering patients greater comfort. Learn more at:  www.gacinovation.com.

For many patients, orthodontic treatment can be accomplished without braces.  Invisalign, a system of computer generated sequenced aligners, can correct a large number of smile imperfections.  The aligners are virtually invisible and quite gentle.  Invisalign can also be utilized for a large number of teenagers.  For them we offer the Invisalign-Teen.  For more information, visit: www.invisalign.com and www.invisalign.com/teen/Home. Location Advanced Orthodontics, PLLC is located in the Dominion Valley Merchants Square just off of Route 15 in Haymarket, Virginia.  Yahoo Map Link