2103 Laurel Bush Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015
Bel Air's Trusted Orthodontist for Kids, Teens & Adults
Personalized orthodontic care from Dr. Joseph LaPonzina — proudly serving Bel Air, MD and Harford County. Free consultations. In-network with most insurance plans.
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Dread the Dentist?
At Dr. Joseph LaPonzina Orthodontics, we take the dread out of orthodontic work. With first-rate care in a warm environment and a commitment that we’ll never recommend services you don’t actually need, we make getting a smile you love easy.
So, sit back and relax. We’re committed to protecting your teeth, your nerves, and your wallet.
Enjoy Your Visit. Love Your Smile.
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Orthodontic Care
Orthodontic care is about more than just cosmetics and a straight smile. Improper alignment can cause jaw pain and chewing dysfunction. Overcrowded teeth can be more susceptible to decay and the surrounding gums are more likely to develop periodontal disease.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works
Gone are the days of bulky braces. Choose from thin, clear brackets or skip them altogether and straighten your smile with invisible aligners. Both options provide a constant, gentle force in a carefully controlled direction, slowly moving teeth to the proper position.
Because, everyone ought to have a mouth that works for them, not against them.
Meet Our Team
We’re here because we love to help.
Dr. Joseph LaPonzina
Dr. Joseph LaPonzina graduated from John Carroll High School, and went on to complete an advanced three-year pre-med program at Villanova University. He then attended the University of Maryland Dental School, where he was the recipient of the American Association of Orthodontists Award. Dr. LaPonzina completed an advanced three-year post-doctoral certificate to specialize in orthodontics from The Albert Einstein Medical Center at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. LaPonzina is a member and past president of the Harford-Cecil Dental Society, as well as a member of the American Dental Association, World Federation of Orthodontists, American Association of Orthodontists, and the Maryland State Dental Association. He is also board certified by the National Board of Orthodontics. He shares his knowledge at national and international dental conferences.
Dr. LaPonzina has been practicing since 1996. He is proud of his community and pleased to be the orthodontist of choice for the staff and family of over 30 local dentists.
Dr. LaPonzina and his two sons, Dean and John Paul, are lifelong residents of Harford County. In his spare time, he enjoys boating, skiing, and golf.
Dr. Oweisy
With over 13 years of improving smiles for children, adolescents and adults, Dr. Oweisy still believes that the most powerful first impression is a beautiful smile that serves as one’s unique signature.
Dr. Oweisy was first inspired in the field of dentistry at the age of 16 when she commenced her first job, answering phones and greeting patients in her mother’s orthodontic practice. Being a second-generation orthodontist, she saw firsthand the infectious nature of a beautiful smile and the feeling of confidence and self-esteem, patience obtained after treatment. She began her journey at the University of Virginia with a degree in psychology, and a minor in biology. Upon graduation, she attended Temple University School of Dentistry to be followed by a general practice residency program at Christiana Care Health Systems in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Oweisy wanted to combine her love of the arts and sciences, so she pursued orthodontics which allowed her to combine these fields. In 2008, she began her orthodontic residency program at Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida where she researched the efficiency of various orthodontic systems.
To keep up with the latest cutting-edge technologies, Dr. Oweisy, is an active member of the American Association of orthodontics, Maryland State Dental Society, Northern Virginia Dental Society, Delaware State Dental Society, and the American Dental Association.
When Dr. Oweisy is not practicing orthodontics, she loves to spend time with her husband and two children trying new recipes, traveling, starting interior design projects, snow tubing or going on nature hikes.