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Dr. Aaron Ivanhoe
Meet Our Orthodontics in Scottsdale
Dr. Aaron Ivanhoe, the resident Orthodontist at Palm Valley Orthodontics is an Arizona native who’s passion is helping the residents of his local community achieve the smile of their dreams.
Learn why his community is raving about his thoughtful approach to braces and orthodontics. Creating a patient-centric strategy, custom tailored for your needs.
Education History
Born and raised in Arizona, Dr. Ivanhoe grew up in Chandler and attended Corona del Sol High School. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with Honors from Arizona State University with a BS in Kinesiology. Dr. Ivanhoe obtained his Ivy League dental degree from the prestigious University of Pennsylvania, with honors in radiological sciences and community oral health. He then moved back across the country to beautiful Portland, Oregon where he obtained his orthodontics certificate and Masters of Science in Dentistry at Oregon Health & Science University.
Professional History
Dr. Ivanhoe is a diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontists, and is committed to lifelong learning and continuing education. He is a member of the American Association of Orthodontics, the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontics, the American Dental Association, and the Arizona Dental Association. During his educational training, he completed the Tweed Study Course in wire bending. He is trained in Invisalign treatment, and also completed Align’s Advance Practice in Invisalign training. Dr. Ivanhoe is active in the Arizona Orthodontic Study Group.
Below the Surface
Learn more about Dr. Ivanhoe and his passions both in and out of the office. Read as we sit down together with the doctor as he answers some questions with us.
What Do You Like To Do In Your Free Time?
In my free time, I enjoy traveling, cooking, hiking, and spending time with my family, especially my fiancée Rachel and our dog Valentine. I also love playing sports, in particular soccer, racquetball, and pickleball. I am also a huge Arizona sports fan!
What Is Your Orthodontic Philosophy?
My orthodontic philosophy is simple – to provide high quality patient-centered personalized care, understanding the multifactorial nature of each individual’s needs to develop healthy smiles and a functional bite.
What Are Some Continued Advancements In The Field?
Digital scans have enabled a more comfortable patient experience and access to immediate visual aids; providing personalized treatment options and diagnostic tools which help optimize treatment outcomes. As technology continues to evolve, the future of orthodontics and personalized care is bright!
Patient Types
We help patients of any type and tailor our orthodontic solutions to fit the patient. Learn more about how Dr. Ivanhoe approaches different types of patients on their orthodontic journey.
While undergoing treatment can be unfamiliar territory for sure, our amazing orthodontic team has all of the resources and understanding to help you to be comfortable and guide you through your orthodontic journey to a new smile.
At Palm Valley Orthodontics, we love getting to know all of our patients, and we pride ourselves on working in a fun atmosphere for our patients and their families. We do everything we can to go the extra mile and provide a positive and fulfilling experience to our patients.
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends an orthodontic consultation for all patients by age 7. While not everyone is a candidate, some patients can benefit from early interventional treatment to address specific orthodontic needs.
This early treatment, termed Phase I treatment, can resolve specific bite or eruption problems including crossbites, underbites, overbites, crowding, missing teeth, and malpositioned teeth, among others. Phase I treatment is geared to reduce (or in some cases eliminate) the time needed in future comprehensive adolescent treatment, also known as Phase II treatment. Those who are not candidates for Phase I treatment could be candidates for comprehensive treatment in the future when adult teeth are present. The ideal treatment approach many factors, including your stage of growth and tooth eruptions. Your orthodontist will conduct a comprehensive examination and consultation to determine if you are a candidate for treatment, and the ideal timing depending on your specific needs.
Orthodontic treatment is for individuals of all ages. It’s never too late to obtain the smile you’ve always wanted!
It’s never too late to improve your smile and we treat many adults of all ages. We offer both conventional braces and Invisalign for those looking for something more discreet. Our approach will make the process easy and leave you wondering why you ever waited!
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Palm Valley Orthodontics
Our team will review the best options for your journey to a new, more confident smile. Call us to book your free consultation today!