he story behind Aster Orthodontics in Franklin Lakes is both personal and practical. Prior to opening her orthodontics practice, Taylor Eliades, DMD, knew she wanted her business to have a meaningful name. Since Dr. Eliades (aka Dr. Taylor) is Greek, she chose the Greek word for star, which is ‘aster.’“At Aster Orthodontics, I want to create smiles that shine bright and radiant like the stars,” Dr. Taylor explains. The 2,166-square foot space was previously a bank. In fact, the intact vault is Dr. Taylor’...
he story behind Aster Orthodontics in Franklin Lakes is both personal and practical. Prior to opening her orthodontics practice, Taylor Eliades, DMD, knew she wanted her business to have a meaningful name. Since Dr. Eliades (aka Dr. Taylor) is Greek, she chose the Greek word for star, which is ‘aster.’
“At Aster Orthodontics, I want to create smiles that shine bright and radiant like the stars,” Dr. Taylor explains. The 2,166-square foot space was previously a bank. In fact, the intact vault is Dr. Taylor’s office. The remaining office area is warm and welcoming, with a slight celestial theme (as a nod to its name). It has a calm, sophisticated style with a playful yet professional look. Aster Orthodontics uses an abundance of natural light, creating a clean, bright look that helps make the space feel open.
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Dr. Taylor provides orthodontic services to all ages, including different types of braces and clear aligners. This includes any type of growth modification typical of a phase 1 treatment (expanders, space maintainers, etc.) She can also help correct any bite/malocclusion ranging from severe/surgical to minor crooked teeth.
In addition, Aster Orthodontics provides retainers for patients to help maintain their smiles once treatment is complete. “I combine advanced orthodontic techniques/technologies with a patient-first philosophy, creating an environment of confidence and comfort,” Dr. Taylor says.
Dr. Taylor says she finds great joy in seeing her patients smile. “My favorite part of being an orthodontist is seeing the transformation of someone after treatment. Whether it be a shy teen or an adult patient that hasn’t smiled freely in years for fear of judgment. It’s incredibly rewarding to see them gain confidence and truly let them thrive,” she says.
Dr. Taylor grew up in nearby Sparta, and her parents grew up in New Jersey as well. She now lives in Franklin Lakes, an active part of the community she also serves with Aster Orthodontics.
His inspiration to become an orthodontist was actually her own orthodontist growing up. During her youth, Taylor had the full spectrum of mouth gadgets: an expander, the dreaded head gear, and braces twice. “I loved the atmosphere full of young energy and the beautiful lifelong results at the end of treatment,” she says. By high school, she decided she wanted to pursue the field and own her own practice.
Dr. Taylor graduated from Ithaca College with a bachelors in science. She earned her dental degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and her Certificate of Orthodontics at the Georgia School of Orthodontics. She is an active member in the American Association of Orthodontics, New Jersey Dental Association, and American Dental Association.
Visit Aster Orthodontics at 779 Franklin Ave in Franklin Lakes. Look for them online to learn more.
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