Judith A Okun, DMD-Okun Orthodontics

Specialties

Braces and TMJ (facial pain) treatment for adults, teens and children. Early orthodontic/​orthopedic treatment to achieve facial balance in patients with under-​bites and in patients with severely protruding front teeth. Metal or clear fixed braces (with colors!), removable treatment, and aligners (like Invisalign or Clear Correct.) TMJ treatment: occlusal guards and «electric-​stim» (microcurrent therapy) for jaw and tooth pain (from grinding and clenching teeth). We do Dental Sleep medicine and fabricate custom athletic mouth-​guards.

History

Established in 2007.

Dr. Okun is a board certified Orthodonist, and has been doing «braces treatment» in Rye Brook since 1987. She was in business with her father (Drs. Okun and Okun) from 1987 until 2007, and went out on her own in 2007 (Okun Orthodontics). Dr. Okun is a fourth generation dentist, with three generations in New York. She has relatives who have specialized in oral surgery, and prosthodontics, and many who stayed in general dentistry. We have Sunday hours one time a month for people who are not able to come for appointments during the week because of work or school obligations.

Meet the Business Owner

Judith A.

Business Owner

Dr. Okun was raised in Rye Brook and was in the third graduating class at Blind Brook High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Brandeis University, her dental degree from University of Pennsylvania, and her certificate in Orthodontics from Columbia University. She did a general dentistry residency at the Dental Care Center of the University of Pennsylvania, and is board certified in Orthodontics. She has been recognized by many local and national organizations for her high standard of care and is active in several dental societies and study groups.