Clauss Orthodontics

Clauss Orthodontics is an orthodontist in Watertown, CT, located at 51 Depot St, Suite 505. The practice provides braces and clear aligner treatment for patients of all ages, serving the Watertown, Middlebury, and Waterbury areas. New patients are offered a free, no-pressure consultation to discuss smile goals, followed by digital scans to determine the appropriate treatment plan. The practice holds a 5.00 rating from its customers.

Dr. Mark Clauss, DMD, leads the practice after earning his dental degree from Temple University in 2000. He practiced general dentistry for five years before completing post-doctoral specialty training in orthodontics at SUNY Buffalo, graduating in 2008. Dr. Clauss purchased the practice in 2017 and rebranded it as Clauss Orthodontics to continue treating the families he had known for years. He maintains his expertise through ongoing continuing education, particularly in clear aligner therapy. His professional affiliations include the American Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontists, and the Dental Society of Greater Waterbury, where he has served as President. The office team includes Christie, the Office Manager and Treatment Coordinator, along with chairside assistants, a scheduling coordinator, a clinical coordinator, and a lab and sterile technician. Some team members have over a decade of experience in orthodontics and patient care. The practice also operates a patient reward program where individuals earn points for punctuality and oral hygiene, redeemable for gift cards and other prizes.

The Watertown location sits on Depot St, about 0.1 miles from Echo Lake Road, Saint Johns School, and the Watertown Post Office. It is approximately 0.2 miles from Al Deland Field and the Watertown Town Hall, and 0.3 miles from the Watertown Library Association.

The practice is known for its positive customer rating and its approach to making orthodontic treatment engaging for patients of all ages. Dr. Clauss emphasizes that each patient undergoes a physical transformation that often leads to increased happiness. As a specialist in Watertown, Clauss Orthodontics combines clinical expertise with a focus on patient comfort and long-term smile results.