Your West Palm Beach Area Orthodontist

At a glance: Petrover Orthodontics treats kids, teens and adults from West Palm Beach at two nearby offices, in Wellington and Boynton Beach. Dr. Jonathan Petrover has specialized in orthodontics for more than 20 years, and your first visit is a free consultation.
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We’ll be honest with you up front: our offices aren’t inside West Palm Beach city limits. They’re just outside it, in Wellington and Boynton Beach, and families from across West Palm Beach have been making the short drive to us for more than 20 years. Some come for a second opinion after a consultation closer to home. Some come because a friend or coworker wouldn’t stop talking about their kid’s smile. Either way, the first visit is free, you’ll leave knowing your options and what they’d cost, and then you can decide whether we’re worth the drive.

Why West Palm Beach Families Choose Petrover Orthodontics

Choosing an orthodontist is a decision you’d rather make only once, and you’ll want to get it right.

Who is Dr. Petrover?

Dr. Jonathan Petrover has specialized in orthodontics for more than 20 years. He’s a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, and he attends 12 to 18 continuing education courses a year, which is well past what’s required. Over those years he’s treated thousands of patients across Palm Beach County, which means he’s almost certainly seen a bite like yours before.

He’s also the orthodontist you’ll actually see. Not a rotating panel of visiting doctors, and not a different face at every appointment. Our Wellington patients alone have left more than 290 Google reviews, averaging 4.9 stars, and what comes up most often in them isn’t the technology. It’s the staff, and getting a real explanation instead of a rushed one. You can read what our patients say in their own words.

Your first visit is a free comprehensive consultation

The consultation is a $249 value and we don’t charge for it. It includes an initial exam, digital x-rays and a full discussion of your options with Dr. Petrover. By the end of it you’ll know whether you or your child needs treatment, which options would work, roughly how long it would take, and what the fee would be. You’re not committing to anything by coming in, and nobody will push you to sign that day.

Getting to Us from West Palm Beach

Both offices are an easy drive from most of West Palm Beach, so you can pick whichever suits your week.

From central and western West Palm Beach, our Wellington office at 2465 S State Road 7 is usually the quicker trip: head west on Okeechobee or Southern Boulevard, then south on State Road 7. From southern West Palm Beach, our Boynton Beach office off South Military Trail is often easier, straight down I-95 or Military Trail.

It’s worth thinking about the drive before you choose any orthodontist. Treatment means coming back every few weeks for a year or two, so a trip that’s fine once becomes a real consideration by the tenth visit. That’s also why we make appointments count: adjustment visits are short, and if a bracket breaks between them, call us and we’ll get you seen the same day whenever possible rather than leaving you to wait.

Some families start at one office and switch to whichever is the easier drive once treatment is under way. Just ask us and we’ll take care of it.

Orthodontic Treatment for Kids, Teens and Adults

Treatments we offer

Option Who tends to choose it
Metal braces Kids and teens, and anyone who wants the most straightforward option. They handle complex cases well.
Ceramic braces Teens and adults who want something less noticeable but still fixed in place.
Invisalign and clear aligners Adults and older teens who want removable and near-invisible, and who’ll wear them as instructed.
Retainers Everyone, after treatment. Also for patients whose teeth have shifted since an earlier round.

Alongside traditional braces we also fit In-Ovation self-ligating braces, which hold the wire with a built-in clip instead of elastic ties, so adjustment appointments can run a little quicker. And instead of the goopy impression trays you might remember, we take digital impressions with a scanner. It takes a few minutes and there’s nothing to gag on.

When should a child first be seen?

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first orthodontic check-up by age seven. Most seven-year-olds don’t need treatment yet, and we simply keep an eye on things. When early treatment does help, two-phase treatment can make the second phase shorter. If you’re looking specifically for braces for kids, we treat children of all ages, and adults too: teeth move at any age, because the biology is the same at 40 as it is at 14.

What Braces Cost for West Palm Beach Families

There’s no single price for braces, and anyone who quotes you one before looking in your mouth is guessing. At your free consultation we work out your treatment plan first, then give you the actual fee for that plan, in writing, before you commit to anything.

One thing worth asking any orthodontist you’re comparing: what’s actually included. Ours covers your records and x-rays, the appliances you need through treatment, your retainers at the end, and follow-up appointments. We work with most PPO plans, including Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, MetLife, United Healthcare, Guardian and Humana, and we’ll check your orthodontic benefit for you. We also offer payment plans, so most families spread the cost monthly rather than paying up front. Our cost of treatment page walks through example payment structures, and our payment and insurance page covers what we accept.

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Our Offices Near West Palm Beach

Petrover Orthodontics, Wellington
2465 S State Road 7, Suite 600, Wellington, FL 33414
Phone: (561) 795-3055
Monday to Thursday, 8am to 5pm.

Petrover Orthodontics, Boynton Beach
9804 S Military Trail, Boynton Beach, FL 33436
Phone: (561) 364-0013

There’s more about each office, including maps, on our Wellington and Boynton Beach pages, and you can book a consultation online whenever it suits you.

West Palm Beach Orthodontist FAQs

Is $6000 too much for braces?
Not necessarily, but the number on its own tells you very little. Braces fees vary widely with the complexity of the case, and what matters most is what the fee covers: records and x-rays, every adjustment, retainers at the end, and repairs if a bracket breaks. Some quotes include all of that and some bill separately for each. We give you one all-inclusive fee for your full plan at your free consultation.
What is the average cost of braces in Florida?
There isn’t a reliable single average, because the complexity of the case drives the fee. Our own published examples run from $190 to $250 a month for comprehensive treatment with a $500 down payment, less if your dental insurance includes orthodontic benefits, and your exact fee is set once we’ve seen your case.
Can I just go to an orthodontist without being referred?
Yes. You don’t need a referral from a dentist to see an orthodontist. Plenty of our patients book directly, often for a free consultation or a second opinion. If you already have a dentist, we’re happy to work alongside them during your treatment.
Will insurance cover braces?
Many dental plans include an orthodontic benefit, commonly a lifetime amount per person rather than a yearly one. We work with most PPO plans, including Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, MetLife, United Healthcare, Guardian and Humana, and we’ll check your specific orthodontic benefit for you at the start.
Can you pay $100 a month for braces?
Sometimes, depending on the case and your insurance. Our published example for limited treatment with orthodontic benefits runs as low as $20 to $150 a month with a $500 down payment, while comprehensive treatment typically runs higher. A payment plan spreads your all-inclusive fee across the months of treatment, and we’ll lay out your exact numbers at your first visit.
At what age are braces most effective?
Teeth can be moved at any age, so there’s no cutoff. The teen years are the most common time to start, because all the adult teeth are in and growth can help the treatment along. The AAO recommends a first check-up by age seven so any jaw or spacing problem is spotted while growth can still be guided, and adults now make up a large share of orthodontic patients.
What disqualifies you from braces?
Very little disqualifies you permanently. Active gum disease or untreated decay needs to be treated by your dentist first, since teeth should only be moved in a healthy mouth, and some habits or health conditions shape which appliance we’d recommend. Whether treatment suits you right now is exactly what the free consultation is for.
This page is general information about orthodontic treatment, not medical or dental advice, and reading it doesn’t create a doctor-patient relationship. Results vary from patient to patient, and whether any treatment suits you can only be decided after an in-person examination. Any figures shown are general examples rather than a quote. Please speak with Dr. Petrover or another qualified orthodontist about your own care.


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