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th e Oakville Beaver, Wednesday February 22, 2006 - irt of erfence I D r . N ic o l a C r ic h ig n o , d d s , f r c d EXCELLENCE IN PATIENT CARE W terms o f advanced technology, proper diagnosis alking into Dr. Nicola Crichigno s and patient-friendly treatm ent plans," said Dr. office is like walking into a m odern Crichigno. living room. The open concept and boutique style office immediately draws you in. Dr. Crichigno provides only the highest quality This attention to form, function and aesthetics orthodontic treatments for adults and children. is more than interior design; it is Dr. Crichigno s He also has experience in treatm ent o f craniofacial philosophy to patient care. irregularities which has greatly influenced his treatm ent philosophy. Dr. Nicola Crichigno, D .D .S., FRCD (C), or Dr. "Nick" as his patients like to call him, specializes "It is hard not to be taken back by the initial in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. Its a assessment. Dr. Nick takes great pride in specialty Dr. Crichigno has worked hard to attain evaluating and educating the best line o f treatment and his dedication and evident passion for the role for each child," said Carole C rotty whose three has made him a leader in his field. children are patients. "He wasn't only concerned about proper tooth alignm ent but with proper jaw "I take a lot o f pride and satisfaction in seeing alignment, joints and overall success for lifetime results in my patients. This makes me strive to results." continually provide the best treatm ent available in The open concept office houses the finest state-ofthe-art equipment allowing Dr. Crichigno to be at the leading edge of advanced dental care. His x-ray equipment is environmentally friendly and discharges very little radiation. It also produces highquality images almost immediately which are then imported into the patient's digital chart for viewing. There is no film processing and no wait time. Equally im portant to Dr. Crichigno are the emotions o f his patients. He wants all o f his patients to feel relaxed and at ease, which is why his open concept design is completely unique in the field. There are no cold, medical-looking walls here, only warm earthy colours similar to many people' s colour choices in their own homes. The waiting room is designed like a living room, complete with brown leather couches, a 42-inch plasma screen, and N intendo Gameboy units. There is also an espresso bar for those wanting a hot beverage like coffee, espresso, cappuccino, hot chocolate or tea. For busy parents who need to work on that im portant deadline, the waiting room is internet-friendly. Dr. Crichigno is not the only one interested ill the medical field. His wife Susy and sister Raffaella, whose faces will soon become familiar to you at the office, are both registered dental hygienists. For more inform ation or for a complimentary consultation, call the office at 905-8-BRACES .(905-827-2237). The office is located at 1400 Cornwall Rd., unit 1. D r. N ic o la C r ic h ig n o , D D S , F R C D S p e cia list in O rth o d o n tic s & D entofacial O rth o p e d ics L ectu re r at C h ild re n 's N ational M edical Centre, W ashington, D.C. M em ber of: C anadian A ss o c ia tio n of O rth o d o n tis ts , O n ta rio A s s o c ia tio n o f O rth o d o n tis ts , A m erican C left Palate C ra nio fa cia l A ss o c ia tio n and A m erican A s s o c ia tio n o f O rth o d o n tis ts Our state-of-the-art office provides the highest quality of dental care with a special focus on patient care and treatment results. We cater to every member of your family to create an environment that is warm, friendly and fun. 1400 Cornwall Road Oakville, Ontario L6J 7W5 Tel: (905) 8-BRACES (905)827-2237 www.4braces.ca Orthodontic treatment for adults and children Invisalign®: a series of clear, removable aligners Ceramic "Clear" Braces Interceptive orthodontics for children Orthodontic treatment of craniofacial irregularities including clefts, hemifacial, microsomia, etc. 3-D OrthoCad imaging program -- see your finished smile before treatment even begins