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23 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Orthodontist in Allendale & Westwood, NJ
Carcara Orthodontics has served families in Bergen County, the Pascack Valley, and the Northern Highlands since 2003. As a board-certified orthodontist, Dr. Sal Carcara combines advanced technology with personalized care to deliver efficient, patient-focused treatments. Our practice prioritizes clinical excellence, compassion, and comfort, offering services like traditional braces, Invisalign, and accelerated orthodontics. We emphasize community involvement and patient education, ensuring each individual receives tailored treatment plans. Our team maintains rigorous continuing education standards to provide state-of-the-art care. With offices in Allendale and Westwood, NJ, we foster a welcoming environment for children, teens, and adults.Our commitment to quality extends to flexible scheduling, emergency accommodations, and transparent communication throughout treatment. By integrating innovative tools like digital impressions and self-ligating braces, we optimize outcomes while minimizing discomfort. Patient testimonials consistently highlight our professional yet approachable atmosphere and transformative results. We collaborate with dental specialists to address complex cases, ensuring comprehensive care. Our growth guidance program supports early intervention, and retention protocols prioritize long-term stability. This dedication to excellence has established us as a trusted neighborhood orthodontist.
Services
Traditional Braces
Invisalign
In-Ovation Braces
Damon Smile
Incognito Lingual Braces
AcceleDent Accelerated Orthodontics
MTM NoTrace Clear Aligners
WildSmiles Braces
Aura Orthodontics
PROPEL Orthodontics
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer board-certified orthodontic expertise with over 20 years of local practice.
- Our practice utilizes advanced technologies like iTero digital impressions and self-ligating braces.
- We provide personalized treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs and lifestyles.
- Our team maintains rigorous continuing education standards exceeding industry requirements.
- We offer flexible scheduling options including early morning and evening appointments.
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Orthodontics
What people say
Super helpful staff
Beautiful results
Professional and courteous
Improved confidence
Patient-focused care
Services
Invisalign
Invisalign uses custom-made, removable aligners to gradually straighten teeth without traditional braces. This treatment is ideal for patients seeking discreet orthodontic solutions. Our certified providers create personalized treatment plans using 3D imaging technology for precise results.
Traditional Braces
Modern metal braces offer efficient tooth movement with smaller, more comfortable brackets. We provide colored elastic options for personalized styling. This proven treatment works well for complex orthodontic cases across all age groups.
In-Ovation Braces
In-Ovation systems use patented clip technology to reduce friction and treatment time. These braces eliminate the need for elastic ties, offering greater comfort and fewer adjustments during treatment.
Damon Smile
Damon Smile braces use slide mechanism technology for efficient tooth movement. This system reduces pressure on teeth while achieving natural-looking results with shorter treatment durations compared to conventional braces.
Incognito Lingual Braces
Incognito braces provide fully customized lingual orthodontics placed behind teeth. This solution offers aesthetic benefits for professionals and image-conscious patients while maintaining effective tooth alignment capabilities.
People
Salvatore J. Carcara
Orthodontist
Board-certified orthodontist Dr. Sal Carcara has practiced in Bergen County since 1998. He earned his DMD from UMDNJ and completed specialty training at SUNY Buffalo. As a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, he maintains the highest certification standards. Dr. Carcara combines advanced education with community-focused care, offering personalized treatment plans using cutting-edge technology.
Questions
What orthodontic treatments do you offer?
We provide traditional braces, Invisalign, In-Ovation systems, Damon Smile, Incognito lingual braces, and accelerated orthodontics using AcceleDent and PROPEL technologies.
Are you accepting new patients?
Yes, we welcome new patients of all ages. Schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss your orthodontic needs with our board-certified team.
Do you offer emergency orthodontic care?
We provide emergency appointments for urgent orthodontic issues, ensuring timely care while maintaining treatment progress.
What payment options are available?
We offer flexible financing options and work with most insurance providers. Our team will help maximize your orthodontic benefits and explain all financial details upfront.
How often are follow-up appointments?
Appointment frequency varies by treatment but typically occurs every 4-12 weeks. We offer early morning and evening slots to accommodate busy schedules.
What technology do you use?
We utilize iTero digital impression systems, 3D imaging, and self-ligating brace technologies to enhance precision, comfort, and treatment efficiency.
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Reviews (6)
Daniela Giannella-Jackson
May 10, 2016
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We love Dr. Carcara and his team. Both my girls have braces. Dr. Carcara is so knowledgeable ... Each of my girls have different needs and there teeth are looking amazing and his team is great too they are all professional and accommodating and most importantly my girls think they are great too!
Doris Agudo Marino
May 23, 2015
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Couldn't have asked for better! My son is very pleased with the end results. Thank you Dr. Carcara for the time you took to explain everything and your staff is the best!
Jacki Traverso Gambassi
Apr 13, 2015
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My son just got his braces on today -Dr Carcara is great and everyone in the office is so friendly & helpful! -can't wait to see the finished product
Jennifer Simpatico Marz
Feb 13, 2015
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We love Dr Carcara and his staff!!! Our daughter got braces today on this Friday the 13th!!! What a great experience! We highly recommend this office! They make us feel at home and treated our daughter like their own!! Xoxoxo
Cecile Barzaga- Lara
Feb 08, 2015
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The office staff were very friendly to Allaine and Dr. Sal Carcara was willing to help her problem. They're amazing!
Tracy Brandenburg
Nov 14, 2014
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To hear your your child look in the mirror and say she looks beautiful is priceless. Amanda got her braces off today and the results were amazing. Thank you Carcara Orthodontics for bringing a new phase of self esteem to my daughter. She loves her new smile, and I love her!!
