Every day at Wittler Orthodontics, Dr. Michelle Wittler and her team smile at their patients as they show off their own bright smiles.
Wittler Orthodontics was the first orthodontist office in Westfield when it opened in 1998. Wittler’s own orthodontic treatment experience led her to become the first person in her family to pursue the field.
“I loved the results at the end,” Wittler said. “It gave me a lot of self-confidence and I’m like, ‘This is fun.’ I like the process and how it worked.”
From the moment a patient walks in the door, Dr. Michelle and her team make sure everyone is greeted and feels comfortable. They strive to get patients back to a chair and seen quickly. There’s also a focus on compassion and the golden rule – treat others as you want to be treated.
“I also value integrity and providing the best possible care you can for each patient,” Wittler said.
Wittler Orthodontics serves patients with services such as braces, clear aligners and early treatment for kids.
For patients as young as 7, custom treatment plans can include widening the jaw or fixing a bite to avoid tougher treatment later in life. Wittler Orthodontics can also monitor a child’s growth and determine the best time to start treatment.
For adults, clear aligners can help to realign teeth that have shifted from prior orthodontic treatment. Orthodontic care can also help if someone has lost a tooth or wants a better bite.
“That’s the cool part of my job, when you are taking the braces off or you’re finishing the clear aligners,” Wittler said. “The patient is looking at their final smile and they just light up. They are so excited with their beautiful new smile. You don’t see it firsthand, but you know that they feel better about themselves, so they’re more apt to go out and do what they want to do or be more self-confident. You sense that they’re better off.”
Outside of work, Wittler enjoys volunteering and is involved with several nonprofits. She spent a decade on the Westfield Education Foundation board.
“Westfield is a neat community to be a part of,” she said. “Everybody works together and I feel as though they want the best for our community. I think we’re headed in the right direction with the growth, but it still feels like you can come home to this smaller, local community.”
