About Our Office

Treatment Philosophy

The purpose of our practice is to provide the finest orthodontic treatment possible. A healthy and attractive smile is priceless. The increased confidence and self-esteem which you gain will go with you the rest of your life. It is our belief that every patient's problem is unique, and that no one type of orthodontic treatment fits everybody. Our goal is to treat each patient as an individual; to the most esthetic, functional and stable result possible, in the shortest amount of time with comfort and care.

Top ten reasons why you should choose Century Orthodontics:

10. Our practice has been in St. Louis since 1896 (our third century!), handed down from one distinguished orthodontist to another. In this day of constant change this type of stability is hard to find. Dr. Waxler is the 7th in the line and Dr. Cavanaugh is the 8th.
9. History is fine but we also have the latest state of the art appliances and equipment as well as doctors who are constantly participating in continuing education to stay on top of this dynamic field. In fact we were one of the first Orthodontic practices to offer Invisalign. As an Elite Premier Provider we are amoung a small group of practices across the nation who have demonstrated an extraordinary degree of Invisalign case experience
8. We pride ourselves on respecting your time. We very seldom run late for our appointments (just ask any of our patients).
7. With three convenient offices and extended patient hours including early mornings, evenings and Saturday mornings. . Our Clayton office is only a block away from the Metrolink.
6. High tech wires and efficient treatment plans allow us to finish braces in a much shorter time than in the past.
5. We have a number of different payment plans to make it easy for you to obtain high quality orthodontic treatment.
4. We have a fun office where everyone-patients, parents, and staff-enjoy coming to every day.
3. Ortholotto and Dr. Waxler’s sculptures.
2. Our great doctors and staff.
1. We’re the best orthodontic office in St. Louis!

Teamwork

Beautiful smiles are a team effort. Your family dentist and our office work together to ensure your overall oral health. All of our patients are expected to continue to see their regular dentist for their periodic cleanings and checkups.

Orthognathic surgical treatment coordination with maxillofacial surgeon.

Preprosthetic and Implant treatment coordination with restorative dentist and surgeon.

Our office will help you find a family dentist if you are new to the area.

Scope of Services

Traditional braces for children, adolescents and adults.
Invisalign® a state-of-the-art alternative to braces that is virtually undetectable to other people. Invisalign® straightens your teeth, not with brackets and wires, but with a series of clear, customized, removable appliances called aligners.
Interceptive first phase treatment for growth guidance and jaw development.
Removable and functional appliances.
Limited, short-term treatment for less severe problems.
Orthognathic (jaw) surgery workup, if needed.
TMJ (pain and dysfunction of the jaw joint and facial muscles) therapy.
Different styles of braces: ceramic (clear), mini silver and gold brackets as well as the new self-ligating (Damon® brackets).
State of the art appliances and auxiliaries including low force, high comfort, body heat activated "super wires"