Dr. Jay Terzis

Dr. Jay Terzis is an accomplished and well-known orthodontist currently practicing in central New Jersey. Boasting more than three decades of professional work experience, Dr. Jay Terzis and his highly trained staff remain sought after and respected within the community. The orthodontist is regularly listed as one of the top orthodontists in the state by New Jersey Monthly magazine, and for over a decade, a nationwide, nonprofit peer review has listed him as one of the best orthodontists in the United States. Dr. Jay Terzis is well versed in the treatment of all manners of malocclusions and misalignments - including deep overbites, underbites, tooth crowding, and protrusion of front teeth - and he is willing to work with his patients to create a treatment plan that fits their lifestyles, goals, and specific conditions.

First time patients of Dr. Jay Terzis are given a free consultation upon their first visit. Here, the orthodontist and his staff will assess the patient's situation and lay out the treatment options and plans available. During the second and third appointments, Dr. Jay Terzis compiles a comprehensive profile of the patient's teeth using photographs, X-rays, dental records, and study models. When appropriate Dr. Jay Terzis utilizes a two-phase treatment. The first phase involves jaw development, and is especially helpful for younger patients whose bodies are still growing. In the second phase, Dr. Jay Terzis typically applies upper and lower braces to the patient to correct and realign the teeth. When phase two is completed, patients are given retainers to maintain proper alignment.

In addition to the work performed in his own office, Dr. Jay Terzis also serves as a staff orthodontist at the Morristown Memorial Hospital (now the Morristown Medical Center) and the Overlook Hospital (now the Overlook Medical Center). In his free time, Dr. Jay Terzis enjoys playing sports and the guitar. To learn more about Dr. Jay Terzis and his clinic, visit his website: ilovemynewsmile.com.