Now Open in Jessup, Maryland
SmileCraft Orthodontics has opened in Jessup, Maryland, offering advanced orthodontic care for children, teens, and adults across the greater Baltimore Washington area. Led by Dr. Chike Akpua, DDS, MS, the practice provides Invisalign treatment, custom braces, aesthetic focused orthodontics, early intervention care, and airway oriented treatment planning for patients who want a result that looks natural and supports long term stability.
A Treatment Philosophy Built for Long Term Results
SmileCraft Orthodontics was built around a clinical philosophy that goes beyond straight teeth. Orthodontic treatment can influence bite function, facial balance, comfort, and long term oral health outcomes. SmileCraft focuses on individualized treatment planning that accounts for these factors while keeping the patient experience clear and organized. Patients are guided through the process from the first consultation to the final retention phase with straightforward expectations, documented steps, and a plan that fits real life schedules.
Meet Dr. Chike Akpua, DDS, MS
Dr. Akpua brings a distinctive background to patient care shaped by both high performance athletics and advanced clinical training. Before entering dentistry, he competed as a professional athlete on international soccer fields, an experience that reinforced discipline, precision, and consistency. He later earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Meharry Medical College and completed orthodontics training and a Master of Science in Dentistry at Case Western Reserve University. His commitment to continuing education and modern treatment techniques supports SmileCraft’s emphasis on evidence based planning and patient centered outcomes.
SmileCraft Orthodontics serves patients at every stage of life. For children, early orthodontic evaluation can help guide healthy development during key growth periods and may reduce the need for more complex correction later. For teens, SmileCraft offers flexible options designed to fit active schedules and social comfort, including Invisalign for teens as well as braces options tailored to treatment goals. For adults, the practice provides discreet, professional treatment planning that supports cosmetic improvements and functional concerns without interrupting work and daily routines.
Technology Supported Planning and Clearer Treatment Roadmaps
A central part of SmileCraft’s approach is precise diagnosis and treatment planning supported by digital workflows. Modern scanning and imaging tools help evaluate teeth position, bite relationship, and airway anatomy with more detail than traditional methods. This allows the practice to communicate a clearer treatment roadmap and helps patients understand what is being treated and why. The result is a process that feels more transparent and more predictable, especially for patients seeking both aesthetic and functional improvements.
A Modern Office Experience Designed for Consistency and Comfort
In addition to clinical technology, SmileCraft invested in creating an office environment designed for comfort and efficiency. Orthodontic treatment is a multi month commitment, and patient trust is built through consistency and communication over time. The practice emphasizes clear scheduling, thorough explanations, and a patient experience that feels organized from the first visit through follow ups. This focus supports better adherence, fewer surprises, and a smoother journey for families and professionals managing busy calendars.
Location, Hours, and Scheduling
SmileCraft Orthodontics is located at 7351 Assateague Drive, Suite 300, Jessup, Maryland 20794 and is now accepting new patients. Office hours are Tuesday 10am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 2pm, Thursday 10am to 6pm, and Saturday 10am to 3pm. Patients can contact the office at 301 760 2194
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Practice Technology Support
As part of the new office launch, the practice’s technology foundation and cybersecurity setup were supported by Legend Networking, a dental focused IT partner with more than 20 years of experience supporting dental practices and a team of 35 plus certified dental IT experts. Legend’s work for new practice openings commonly includes secure network installation, device and software setup, imaging and practice management integrations, and HIPAA aligned configurations designed to reduce downtime and keep day to day operations reliable. The company provides managed IT services with 24 7 monitoring and same day assistance, built specifically for the operational realities of dental offices.
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