Trusted Stuart orthodontics

At Lively & Napoli Orthodontics, we are proud serve orthodontic patients of all ages from Stuart and the surrounding areas. Schedule a consultation with us today and let us help you get started on your journey to a beautiful, straight forever smile that you can feel confident in.

Address:
106 S Colorado Ave
Stuart, FL 34994

Phone:
(772) 287-3999

Office Hours:
Monday: 7:45am-5pm
Tuesday: 7:45am-5pm
Wednesday: 7:45am-5pm
Thursday: 8:45am-6pm
Friday: Closed

Your Stuart Orthodontist

Dr. Vince Napoli was born and raised in South Florida. He went to high school in Ft. Lauderdale, and then attended the University of Florida for his undergraduate degree, graduating in the top one percent of his graduating class. He then went on to earn his dental degree from Nova Southeastern University, once again graduating at the top of his class. Knowing that he wanted to practice clinical orthodontics, he then attended a 3-year graduate program at the Jacksonville University School of Orthodontics, where he completed his specialty training as chief resident and was trained by long time Stuart Florida Orthodontist Dr. Bill Swigler. After a long search of looking for the right orthodontist to continue his legacy, Dr. Lively invited Dr. Napoli to join his practice in 2022. Dr. Napoli now calls South Florida home again with his wife Jenny, his dog Gio, and a baby on the way.

Dr. Mark Lively graduated from the University of South Florida in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. He then attended the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, where he graduated at the top of his class. He was the first student to ever receive both the Outstanding Graduating Senior Award and the Pierre Fauchard Award for Outstanding Dental Achievement in the same year. Following dental school, he completed an additional two-year orthodontic residency at the University of Louisville, becoming a specialist in the field of orthodontics.

Dr. Lively has been in private practice since 1990. He moved from Tampa to Martin County in 1993 in search of the perfect place to raise his family. His other goal was to establish a small, comfortable, hands-on orthodontic practice. He found everything he was looking for and opened his practice in downtown Stuart, nestled on the property of the historical Owl House on the St. Lucie River.

Types of Treatment

Clear Aligners

Clear aligners are an incredibly popular alternative treatment method to traditional braces, both among patients in Stuart, FL and orthodontists themselves. Rather than using brackets and bands, clear aligners such as Invisalign® straighten teeth gradually using a series of clear, removable aligners.

Clear aligners are made of a comfortable plastic material that is custom-designed to fit snugly over your teeth. To keep your teeth moving the way you want them to, you will usually need to switch your invisible trays out every 1-2 weeks to the next tray in the series.

Clear aligners will only work if you follow your instructions precisely. You should be wearing your aligners for roughly 20-22 hours per day over the course of your treatment. Neglecting to wear the aligners as recommended will not only decrease the effectiveness of your treatment it will also make your treatment take longer.

While clear aligners are great for fixing many of the most common orthodontic cases, in some complex cases, they may not be the best solution for you. Scheduling a consultation with our team will allow us to help you determine your best path forward.

Braces

Traditionally, braces are one of the most efficient tools an orthodontist has. Made out of ceramic brackets or metal brackets that are attached to the teeth, they're then connected to one another using wires and tiny rubber bands that we call elastics.

All of these elements work in harmony with one another to apply gentle pressure to your teeth, gradually moving them into the positions they need to be in while you check in regularly with our team for adjustments.

If you have complex issues with your smile that need to be corrected, braces are an excellent choice. Sometimes, braces can align your teeth and close gaps between them more quickly than other orthodontic treatments might. This may mean less total treatment time for you.

In some cases, braces may also come with a more friendly price tag than orthodontic treatment options as well, since they don't require some of the more complex technology or expensive equipment that other treatments might.