Experience the difference of treatment planned and overseen by a board certified orthodontist. At TG Orthodontics, Dr. Tara Gostovich personally guides every case, using custom digital plans that aim for great results in less time and with fewer visits.
A straighter smile is about more than looks. Orthodontics can improve oral health, chewing and speaking, appearance, self-esteem, and overall quality of life. Book a complimentary consultation to see what that could mean for you.
What does it mean to see a board certified orthodontist?
Every orthodontist finishes dental school and a specialty residency. Board certification is a voluntary next step, and not every orthodontist pursues it.
To earn it, a doctor passes additional exams beyond residency through the American Board of Orthodontics. Those exams test clinical knowledge and treatment judgment, not just classroom learning.
Choosing a board certified orthodontist gives you an independent check on skill and judgment, not just a diploma on the wall.
Orthodontist vs dentist: who should straighten your teeth?
General dentists are essential for cleanings, fillings, and overall oral health. An orthodontist completes those same years of dental school, then 2–3 extra years of full-time training focused only on tooth movement, bite correction, and jaw growth.
- Training: an orthodontist studies bites and facial growth for years beyond dental school.
- Daily focus: orthodontists treat alignment problems all day, every day.
- Range of options: a specialist can compare braces, aligners, and expanders side by side.
- Complex cases: crossbites, impacted teeth, and growth issues call for specialty planning.
When families weigh the orthodontist vs dentist question, it often comes down to experience with difficult bites. Your family dentist stays part of the team for checkups and cleanings throughout treatment, so nothing falls through the cracks.
Why choose an orthodontist who oversees every case?
In some offices, much of the work is delegated. Here, every plan is designed by a board certified orthodontist, who then reviews progress at each stage and makes the key decisions herself.
If you’re wondering why choose an orthodontist at all, this is a big part of the answer: someone with the training to notice small details and adjust early. Dr. Gostovich treats children and adults, so the same doctor can follow a family for years.
How does personalized orthodontic care shorten treatment?
No two smiles move the same way. Personalized orthodontic care starts with an iTero 3D scan and a plan mapped tooth by tooth, so every adjustment has a purpose.
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Digital records: scans and imaging capture your bite precisely, without goopy molds. - 2
Custom plan: Dr. Gostovich maps the movement each tooth needs. - 3
Efficient appliances: brackets or aligners are made to carry out that exact plan. - 4
Remote tracking: DentalMonitoring smartphone scans show us progress between visits.
With a board certified orthodontist steering each step, fully custom plans can deliver results in less time and with fewer office visits. Learn more about DentalMonitoring.
What technology and Invisalign Platinum+ provider status set us apart?
LightForce brackets are 3D-printed from your scan, so each one fits a single tooth. Indirect bonding places them all at once, keeping bonding day shorter and more accurate.
For clear aligners, Dr. Gostovich holds Invisalign Platinum+ provider status, with nearly 1,500 cases behind her. That level reflects deep experience planning Invisalign for kids, teens, and adults.
Working with an Invisalign Platinum+ provider matters most for tricky bites, where careful planning makes the difference between “close” and finished.
Will you feel like part of the family?
Care here is meticulous and state-of-the-art, delivered in a relaxed, courteous, fun-loving environment. Patients and parents are treated like family from the first phone call.
Our hope is simple: that each visit becomes the best part of your day. Kids leave smiling, adults leave informed, and everyone knows what happens next.
Having a board certified orthodontist who also knows your kids by name makes appointments feel easy instead of clinical.
Why do families pick an orthodontic specialist in Marlboro, NJ?
Convenience matters, but so does expertise. An orthodontic specialist in Marlboro, NJ with board certification, top-tier Invisalign status, and modern tools gives you both in one office on County Road 520.
- ✓A board certified orthodontist on every case
- ✓Recognition from Top Dentists NJ
- ✓Invisalign Platinum+ provider status
- ✓Monday appointments until 6:30pm and 8:00am starts Wednesday and Thursday
- ✓Interest-free monthly payment plans
Families looking for an orthodontic specialist in Marlboro, NJ often visit from Manalapan and Holmdel. Read more about our practice.
Ready to meet a board certified orthodontist?
Your first visit is complimentary and includes an exam, digital records, and a personalized plan. Call or text (732) 617-1211, or schedule your consultation online.
Still asking why choose an orthodontist with specialty training? Come meet us, and see why a board certified orthodontist is worth the short drive.