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Inherited and Acquired Problems
Office Appointments
Dr. Perih has extensive training in the correction of
inherited problems. These include crowded teeth, widespaced teeth, extra or missing teeth, cleft palates and many
other jaw and facial birth defects.
Our friendly staff and flexible office hours make it easy to fit
appointments into your busy schedule.
Your bite may also be incorrect, acquired to dysfunction
from thumb sucking, tongue thrusting and clenching
or grinding. Problems that may be the result of a
medical condition, accident or dental disease can
also be treated. Dr. Perih will work closely with your
physician, dentist and other health professionals to
solve these problems effectively.
How to Find Our Office
We are located on the corner of Wyoming Ave. and Spruce
St., on the 9th floor of the Bank Towers Building, 321 Spruce
St., Scranton. Parking is available in the Electric City Parking
Garage across from the Bank Towers entrance on Spruce St. If
you need further directions, please call our office at (570) 9699650 and someone will be glad to help you.
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In order for Dr. Perih to study your problem and determine
corrective procedures, we will create a complete record
of your patient information. In addition to your medical
history, impressions of your teeth are needed to provide us
with study models. Facial and oral photographs and X-rays
are also necessary. For growing children and adolescents, a
hand wrist x-ray and growth analysis will be performed in
some cases.
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Before we begin treatment, we will discuss the specific
problem, treatment method, cost and financial
arrangements. Parents or guardians are asked to
accompany their children on these visits.
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The fee for orthodontic treatment varies, depending
on the individual’s problem and potential treatment
options. Our office staff is happy to answer any
questions you may have regarding your orthodontic
insurance coverage. We also offer several flexible
payment plans. Families with more than one person
in treatment will receive a special consideration with
payment arrangements whenever necessary.
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Bank Towers, Suite 901, 321 Spruce Street
Scranton, PA 18503
[email protected] • www.wiredsmile.com
Cover model: Sarah Miller, patient of Dr. Perih.
Photo courtesy of Images by Brian Davies.
(570) 969-9650
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Bank Towers, Suite 901, 321 Spruce Street
Scranton, PA 18503
[email protected] • www.wiredsmile.com
(570) 969-9650
A Reason to Smile
The way we look can have a direct effect on our self-esteem.
Having a healthy, beautiful smile is reason enough to show it
off. Improving your appearance and oral health affects your
self-confidence and that is at the very heart of Dr. Joyce A.
Perih’s orthodontic practice.
Dr. Perih combines her expertise in orthodontics, orthopedics
and facial growth and aging with her personal mission to
enhance your facial appearance, smile and oral health. She
and her staff are committed to providing you with personal,
quality care in a comfortable and private setting. They will
educate you on the most current techniques for corrective
and preventive orthodontic care and will work to make sure
every visit is a fruitful one.
About Dr. Perih
Dr. Perih began practicing
in 1985. She successfully
completed her certificate
in Orthodontics from the
prestigious University of
Pennsylvania School of
Dental Medicine. She holds
her doctorate in Dental
Surgery and a master’s degree
in Facial Growth from Case
Western Reserve University
School of Dentistry, one of the
two universities in North America
that hosts the largest studies in
facial growth and aging. Dr. Perih
started her academic studies
at the University of
Scranton where, as
an honor student,
she
earned
a
bachelor’s degree
in Biology.
Dr. Perih
currently serves
on the faculty at
the University
of Pennsylvania,
where she previously served as Clinical Director of the
Department of Orthodontics. She has also been a member of
the faculty at Case Western Reserve University.
Treatment of Children
She has been the recipient of numerous academic awards and
research grants, and has authored papers and abstracts for
various publications. She is a member of several professional
organizations, including the American Dental Association,
American Association of Orthodontics and the Pennsylvania
Dental Association.
The American Association of Orthodontics recommends
that every child visit an orthodontist by age seven. By
evaluating the mouth at a young age, Dr. Perih can help
improve your child’s dental development and appearance.
She can do this by guiding jaw growth, lowering the risk
of trauma to protruded front teeth, while also correcting
harmful oral habits, improving speech, appearance, selfesteem and guiding permanent teeth into a more favorable
position with less time in full braces.
A native of Scranton, Dr. Perih is married to Dr. James
Stefanelli and is the mother of five children. She is actively
involved in the Make-a-Wish Foundation, and chairs a fund for
the foundation in the name of her late daughter, Simone. She
is also involved in a number of civic endeavors and sponsors
patient involvement in the arts, culture and sports activities in
the Scranton community. Dr. Perih is committed to helping
foster interest in the health profession. She publicly speaks
and hosts students and interns in her practice.
Your First Visit
Visiting Dr. Perih is the first step toward keeping your smile,
teeth and gums as healthy and beautiful as possible. Before
your first visit with us, you will be sent a comprehensive health
questionnaire that includes medical, family, genetic and growth
history. Any pertinent information will also be requested from
your primary care dentist, with whom we will work closely.
After reviewing this history, Dr. Perih will conduct a thorough
examination to diagnose dental or facial irregularities. Dr.
Perih will then explain these findings to you and recommend
corrective treatment or preventive care. We also have the
ability to digitally display our recommendations, to help you
understand them more fully.
These examinations are important because
some irregularities may not be obvious.
Whether you were born with dental or facial
irregularities, or if you acquired them at some
point in life, this initial examination will
allow Dr. Perih to determine what corrective
actions should be taken.
(Ages 4-11)
Adolescent Treatment
(Ages 11-17)
Facial structure changes quickly as children grow and
reach puberty. Working with preteen and teenager jaw
growth coincides with the changes in their overall body
height and maturation. Orthopedic and orthodontic
treatment is best performed before the full development
of the permanent dentition and complete maturation of
the patient. Problems are easier to correct in growing
patients and can enhance the overall result as well as
shorten adolescence treatment times.
Adult Treatment
While it is often best to start early, orthodontic treatment
can be successful at any age. In fact, a majority of adults
require orthodontic treatment for a variety of facial
and dental problems, and for cosmetic purposes. New
technology that includes Invisalign®, clear braces and
removable appliances make orthodontic options even more
exciting and attractive for adults.
Types of Appliances
Since Dr. Perih is a fully trained and certified orthodontist,
she is skilled in Invisalign®, clear non-staining braces,
titanium and all latex free appliances. She will help select
the appropriate appliances for you or your child.