About Us
Our goal is to provide a friendly and relaxed atmosphere while you achieve the smile of your dreams.
Meet the Doctor
Karla M. Alvarado, DMD, MSD
Dr. Alvarado decided to become an orthodontist after she experienced the life-changing effects of orthodontics as a child.
“Having braces as an adolescent had a huge impact on my self esteem.”
-Dr. Alvarado
Dr. Karla Alvarado is originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico. She has grown up and lived on the east coast and has now made Plymouth, MA her home.
“As a child and adult I had the chance to visit Plymouth and the cape many times and each time fell more in love with it until I decided to come back… permanently!”
-Dr. Alvarado
Dr. Alvarado attended college in Orlando, Florida at the University of Central Florida where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. Later, she decided to move back to her hometown of San Juan, Puerto Rico where she attended the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine and received her DMD. Before diving into orthodontics she received two years of additional training in general dentistry at Montefiore Medical Center in New York. Afterwards, she returned to the University of Puerto Rico to specialize in orthodontics where she received her Certificate in Orthodontics, as well as a Masters of Science in Dentistry after three years of specialized graduate training.
Upon graduating, she worked as an associate in two different states until finally deciding to start her own practice in Plymouth, MA.
Dr. Alvarado enjoys spending time with her husband, Dr. Jayson Rivera (also a dentist!) and their dog Lexie.
WONDERING HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST ORTHODONTIST FOR YOU & YOUR FAMILY?
Choosing an orthodontist for your family is a big decision! It can seem like a complicated or confusing decision. This is especially true if, like most people, it’s your first time navigating orthodontic treatment. We’ve put together a guide with the top 10 questions you need to ask in order to choose the best orthodontist for you and your family!
Orthodontics

Braces

Metal Braces
A very popular choice among young children and adolescents! Made from high-grade stainless steel, these braces straighten your teeth with the use of metal brackets and wires. You also have the option to add colored elastics, letting you have fun while getting to customize your braces.
Clear Braces
If metal is not your thing, we also offer clear braces making them less visible than metal braces. Due to the composition of the braces they are mostly used on the upper front teeth depending on the case.
Invisalign

iTero

Frequently Asked Questions
Life With Braces FAQs
Emergency Care
True orthodontic emergencies are very rare, but when they do occur we are available to you. As a general rule, you should call the office when you experience severe pain or when you have a painful appliance problem that you can’t take care of yourself. We’ll be able to schedule an appointment to resolve the problem.
You might be surprised to learn that you may be able to temporarily solve many problems yourself until you schedule an appointment with our office. After alleviating your discomfort, it is very important that you still call our office as soon as possible to schedule a time to repair the problem. Allowing your appliance to remain damaged for an extended period of time may result in disruptions to your treatment plan.
The lips, cheeks and tongue may also become irritated for one to two weeks as they toughen and become accustomed to the surface of the braces. You can put wax on the braces to lessen this. We’ll show you how!
Loose Appliance
If your appliance is poking you, place wax on the offending part of your appliance.
Loose Bracket
If your bracket or band is still attached to the wire, you should leave it in place and put wax on it.
Loose Wire
Using a tweezer, try to put your wire back into place. If doing this and using wax doesn’t help, as a last resort use a clean fingernail clipper to clip the wire behind the last tooth to which it is securely fastened. If your discomfort continues, place wax on it.
Poking Wire
Using a pencil eraser, push the poking wire down or place wax on it to alleviate the discomfort.
Contact Us
Your first visit is complimentary. Schedule your free consultation today!
New Patient Forms
Be sure to fill out the appropriate forms prior to your first visit: