Business Details
44 Years
experience
Your Trusted Orthodontic Specialist in St. Petersburg
At John B Harrison DDS MSc, we are dedicated to enhancing health and well-being through personalized orthodontic care. Our practice combines traditional values with modern technology to deliver exceptional family dental services, prioritizing a low-volume approach to ensure attentive, hands-on treatment for every patient. We emphasize timely appointments, respecting our patients' time while maintaining a commitment to quality care. With three generations of patient experience, our team offers comprehensive services ranging from early facial development supervision to adult orthodontics and sleep apnea treatment. We believe vibrant health begins with proper breathing, sleep quality, and nutrition, addressing root causes rather than just symptoms.Our conservative, common-sense approach rejects corporate dentistry hype, focusing on knowledge, experience, and skill over technological excess. We operate as a trusted health advisor, providing motivation and inspiration to improve overall well-being. Our practice remains a place of learning and understanding, where smiles originate from peaceful hearts, not just aesthetic alignment. We maintain transparency in our methods while adapting technology as a servant rather than a master. Our mission is to deliver orthodontic solutions that prioritize long-term health outcomes over temporary fixes.
Services
Early Interception
Comprehensive Treatment
Sleep Apnea Therapy
Dental Pain Eraser
Growth Modification
Orthognathic Surgery
Implant Preparation
Diastema Correction
Cross Bite Treatment
Extrusion Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We maintain a low-volume practice for personalized attention
- Our team has three generations of patient experience
- We prioritize root-cause treatment over temporary fixes
- We combine traditional values with modern technology
- We offer comprehensive sleep apnea treatment options
What people say
Personalized attention
Timely appointments
Effective pain relief
Knowledgeable staff
Family-friendly approach
Services
Early Interception
Early intervention for children aged 7-10 addresses developmental issues before they become severe. Our approach focuses on correcting jaw alignment, breathing patterns, and dental arch development to prevent future complications. This proactive treatment creates optimal conditions for permanent teeth eruption and facial development.
Sleep Apnea Therapy
Customized solutions for obstructive sleep apnea combine orthodontic techniques with airway management. We address structural causes through mandibular advancement devices and developmental orthodontics to improve breathing patterns and sleep quality naturally.
Dental Pain Eraser
FDA-cleared device using Pulsewave technology provides instant, drug-free relief for tooth sensitivity and pain. This non-invasive solution delivers micro-pulses to calm nerve activity, offering immediate comfort without needles, medication, or side effects for braces patients and general dental sensitivity cases.
Comprehensive Treatment
Complete smile transformation services for all ages address alignment, bite issues, and facial aesthetics. Our treatment plans integrate traditional braces, Invisalign options, and functional orthodontics to achieve optimal dental positioning and long-term oral health benefits.
Growth Modification
Specialized treatment guiding facial and jaw development in growing patients. This approach corrects skeletal discrepancies through functional appliances and myofunctional therapy, creating proper dental arch form and airway development for lasting results.
People
John B Harrison DDS MSc
Orthodontist
Dr. Harrison combines decades of experience with modern technology to deliver personalized orthodontic care. A graduate of the University of Florida College of Dentistry, he specializes in developmental orthodontics and sleep apnea treatment.
Questions
What orthodontic services do you offer?
We provide early interception, comprehensive treatment, sleep apnea therapy, growth modification, and specialized solutions for impacted teeth, cross bites, and jaw development issues.
How does the Dental Pain Eraser work?
This FDA-cleared device uses Pulsewave technology to deliver micro-pulses that calm nerve activity, providing instant, drug-free relief for tooth sensitivity and pain without needles or medication.
Do you treat adult patients?
Yes, we offer comprehensive orthodontic solutions for adults, including Invisalign options, sleep apnea treatment, and restorative dental alignment procedures tailored to mature patients' needs.
What makes your practice different?
Our low-volume practice model ensures personalized attention, while our focus on developmental orthodontics addresses root causes rather than just symptoms through a conservative, evidence-based approach.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Contact us via phone at (727) 822-3156 or email [email protected] during office hours. We offer complimentary initial consultations with no waiting due to our appointment management system.
Reviews (5)
Andrea Taveras
Apr 26, 2022
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Amazing! I don't usually like to do reviews, however I feel that Dr Harrison deserves 5 stars. I was having a hard time finding an Orthodontic to remove my son braces without giving me excuses and try to charge me outrageous amount of money. Dr, Harrison took care of my son right away and charged me a fair price. Thank you so much for your great service!
Katyc
Apr 26, 2022
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I cannot compliment Dr. Harrison and staff enough. He is personally invested in each client and truly cares about the outcome. I had adult braces for a pretty complicated case, but Dr. Harrison - literally - set everything straight. If my son ever needs braces, I'll be back! I'd never even consider going anywhere else. Many, many thanks for the care I received from this office.
Susan Culbertson
Feb 18, 2022
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I went to Dr. Harrison to discuss an issue with my bite and he explained the process and the options that were available. There were some real challenges along the way due to prior damage to a tooth, but he sent me to an endodontist before he even started, just to be safe. I can't tell you how much I appreciated his personal interest in my case and his concern about the right approach. After discussing everything thoroughly we moved forward and Dr. Harrison was able to correct my bite and straightened out a few teeth along the way!
I also can't say enough about his "team, " as they were absolutely wonderful to work with and a real asset to his practice. If you want to go to the best orthodontist in town, I would highly recommend that you make an appointment to meet Dr. Harrison. It was the best experience I have had in many years!
I also can't say enough about his "team, " as they were absolutely wonderful to work with and a real asset to his practice. If you want to go to the best orthodontist in town, I would highly recommend that you make an appointment to meet Dr. Harrison. It was the best experience I have had in many years!
Walter Logan
Feb 15, 2022
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Dr. Harrison is a OUTSTANDING doctor! Very personable and professional. He may have saved my life, through his help.
Liam Buttner
May 19, 2021
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Dr Harrison is a root cause doctor, goodbye symptom management! He has a passion that's hard to find, his level of dedication to a patients overall health and focus on uncovering any dysfunction has been an inspiring experience for me and am extremely grateful for his diligence!
