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“We are dedicated to offering honest treatment recommendations and specialized care for each and every one of our patients. We believe what truly separates us from the rest is that we treat every patient like family.”

Dr. Nina B. Laracuente, Dr. Héctor Peña, Dr. María Llompart, are accomplished and distinguished orthodontists offering leading-edge care and using state-of-the-art tools, materials, and techniques, to gently move teeth into proper alignment. This means the most comfortable orthodontic experience and most incredible, lasting results.

They look forward to being your partner in your orthodontic journey at Braces World Orthodontics!

Dr. Nina Laracuente, DMD Dr. Héctor Peña, DMD Dr. María LLompart, DMD

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Welcome to Braces World Orthodontics

At Braces World Orthodontics, Dr. Nina B. Laracuente, Dr. Héctor Peña, Dr. María Llompart, and our team pride ourselves on treating every patient that walks through our door like our own family. We are dedicated to offering honest treatment recommendations and specialized care for every one of our patients. A bilingual office, our ability to speak two languages makes it easy to explain diagnosis, treatment, and to relate to the patient’s needs.

Braces World Orthodontics offers specialized orthodontic treatment for children, teens, and adults using metal braces, clear braces, clear aligners, and retainers. At our professional, family-oriented, and friendly practice, we are committed to treating your orthodontic issues with the careful and experienced care of our team.

To learn more about Braces World Orthodontics, contact our Ridgewood or East Elmhurst orthodontic office. Our staff is ready to help you with any questions or concerns you may have. We are here to make your orthodontic experience a positive one!

Early Treatment

Children who are taken in early for orthodontic screenings can often avoid lengthy treatment later in life.

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Teen Treatment

Treatment for teens is faster and easier than ever before with Invisalign® clear aligners, cosmetic brackets, and modern braces technology.

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Adult Treatment

It’s never too late to get a great smile! Our adult patients can take advantage of discreet braces and aligners to get the smile of their dreams.

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Surgical Orthodontics

We offer interdisciplinary care for patients with jawbone abnormalities, such as a bad bite, to achieve ideal function.

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Clear Aligners

Clear aligners are an alternative type of orthodontic treatment that corrects crowded teeth, overbites, underbites, gapped teeth, and open bites—all without metal brackets and wires!

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3D Scanner

Small and handheld, our 3D scanner helps examine the entirety of the inside of your mouth, clearly and accurately, for optimal diagnostics.

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Great place! The staff are very professional and super kind. My teeth look amazing post braces, I recommend this place for anyone interested in getting a lifetime change and fixing their smile!" Nicole Balbuena
Waiting time is almost none. Very clean place and well managed place. The front desk is always very friendly, profesional and polite. I feel at ease here and so does my daughter." Wendy Mercado
The services that I receive from Braces World Orthodontist is excellent. The staff are friendly and ensure that I am properly informed about my health and care. I would have no qualms in recommending them to friendly and friends." Arisleyda González
I love this practice! Doctors Laracuente and Llompart are always informative and take the time to answer questions. They were very kind and I never felt like another patient! I recommend them without hesitation." Ana Casas