Home is where the heart is—and in some cases, the smile you’ve been dreaming of might be there too. You always have a few points to ponder regarding choosing a new provider, and you might find yourself doing a lot of research. Ollins Orthodontics wants to make this choice much simpler for you! Let’s discuss the importance of choosing a local orthodontist in Nutley.
A Dynamic Duo
Dr. Bruce Ollins founded Ollins Orthodontics in 1979, and he works with his son, Dr. Gabriel Ollins, to bring decades of experience and a shared passion for providing top-notch care to Nutley locals. Together with our team, they combine advanced technology and a family-focused approach to create incredible new smiles.
The Local Advantage
If you’re considering orthodontic treatment in any city, you have a choice to make: Do you choose a local, family-owned practice or a corporate chain office? In our opinion, this decision should be an obvious one!
- A Community-Centered Approach: By choosing a local orthodontist, you’re investing in your community. Ollins Orthodontics is proud to serve Nutley families, and we’ve been able to build long-term relationships and give back to the community through our exceptional care. In fact, some of the families we serve span a few generations!
- Continuity of Care: When you’re entrusting someone to work on your smile, you want actually to know the people you’re working with! By having only one office, we have the privilege of getting to know our patients one-on-one over the duration of treatment. This makes for a much better experience overall.
- Close to Home: We know our patients can be juggling a lot of things on any given day—school drop-offs, work, or extracurricular activities, to name a few—which is why you shouldn’t have to travel far and wide to get to your orthodontist’s office.
- Emergency Care: We hope you never encounter an orthodontic emergency, but we can never promise they won’t happen. In the case of these events, it’s very important to work with an office located close to your home or workplace.

Advanced Technology
Not every practice stays up to date with orthodontic technology—and this can jeopardize the quality of a patient’s results. We make a point of keeping our practice innovative at Ollins Orthodontics using tools like these:
- iTero® Digital Scans: Gone are the days of gooey, uncomfortable dental impressions. Our iTero digital scanner uses a handheld wand to capture thousands of laser photographs of your teeth. These images create a precise 3D model of your mouth, making your treatment more accurate and efficient.
- Pitts 21 Braces: We offer the Pitts 21 self-ligating braces system, which provides exceptional comfort and efficiency. These advanced braces allow us to move your teeth quickly and precisely, often shortening your treatment time.
- Invisalign® Clear Aligners: For patients seeking a discreet alternative to braces, we offer Invisalign. These clear aligners are customized for your teeth using computer-predicted tooth movements. While Invisalign isn’t the right choice for every case, we’ll help you determine if it’s the best option for achieving your desired results.
- i-CAT CBCT Scans: Our i-CAT cone beam X-ray machine provides a detailed 3D view of your whole face: your teeth, jaw, sinuses, and bite. We can use this imaging to diagnose and plan your treatment with unmatched precision, all while minimizing radiation exposure.
FAQs
Q: What treatment options do you offer at Ollins Orthodontics?
We provide orthodontic solutions for children, teens, and adults. Whether you need early interceptive treatment, braces, or Invisalign, we tailor our treatments to meet the individual needs of each patient. We also specialize in:
- Addressing abnormalities in tooth eruption and position.
- Diagnosing TMJ issues and airway concerns.
- Providing long-term solutions for improved oral health.
Q: How long does treatment take?
It would be nice if we could say that everyone has the exact same treatment duration—but that’s not quite how it works! Treatment time really depends on your case. For example, one patient might have a very minor alignment issue to correct, while another may need their jaw alignment to be addressed before even considering their teeth.
Q: What are fixed retainers?
Traditionally, retainers are removable devices to maintain your results—but we offer a very convenient alternative. Fixed retainers are permanently installed behind your teeth so that you don’t have to worry about a wear schedule or compliance issues. This will guarantee your hard work continues to pay off over time!

Choosing With Confidence
So yes, it can be hard to choose an orthodontist. But we hope we’ve made a good case for our practice—we do our best to serve patients in a way that stands out. If you’re in the Nutley area, our team at Ollins Orthodontics would love to see you for a free exam.