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Why Choose a Board Certified Orthodontist
When it comes to your smile, expertise matters. At Orthodontic Harmony in Briarcliff Manor, NY, we believe every patient deserves the highest standard of care. That’s why we’re proud to be led by Dr. Tracy Li Cheung—a board-certified orthodontist.
Choosing a board-certified orthodontist means you’re choosing a provider who has gone above and beyond the basic requirements of the profession. It’s a commitment to excellence, precision, and patient-centered care.
What Is a Board-Certified Orthodontist?
By ages 11 to 15, most permanent teeth have emerged, making it easier to spot and correct orthodontic problems.
Board certification is a voluntary credential awarded by the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO)– the only orthodontic specialty board recognized by the American Dental Association. To earn this certification, an orthodontist must complete a rigorous process that includes:
- Clinical case reviews
- Written examinations
- Peer evaluations
- Ongoing education and recertification
Fewer than half of all orthodontists in the U.S. achieve this distinction.
Why It Matters for You
Board certification isn’t just a title—it’s a promise. Successful completion of the examination process demonstrates the orthodontist’s personal commitment to excellence in orthodontics – to both the orthodontic profession and the general public. It exemplifies a practitioner’s commitment to continue to keep abreast of the latest advances in patient care, and to continue to deliver these latest advances to patients. It reflects a high level of clinical skill, ethical standards, and ongoing professional development. When you choose a board-certified orthodontist like Dr. Cheung, you benefit from:
- Advanced Diagnostic Expertise: Accurate evaluations and comprehensive treatment planning
Up-to-Date Techniques: Proven methods backed by the latest research and innovations
Greater Customization: A broader range of solutions for simple and complex orthodontic needs
Better Outcomes: Predictable, lasting results delivered with precision and care
It also means you’re working with a specialist who has committed to lifelong learning, ensuring your treatment is always guided by the most current standards of care.
Dr. Tracy Li Cheung: A Commitment to Excellence
As a board-certified orthodontist, Dr. Cheung brings a unique combination of technical expertise, artistic vision, and compassionate care to every patient she sees. She continually expands her knowledge through advanced training and contributes to a higher level of interdisciplinary collaboration—especially in complex cases that require coordination with other dental specialists.
Her approach is precise, thoughtful, and always tailored to your needs. Whether you’re seeking early treatment for your child, discreet options for your teen, or advanced adult orthodontics, Dr. Cheung offers you fully customized care.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
It means the orthodontist has passed rigorous clinical and written exams and continues to meet high standards of ongoing education and practice.
No. Board certification is voluntary and achieved by fewer than half of all orthodontists, making it a mark of distinction and commitment.
You can trust that your orthodontist is using proven techniques, maintaining the highest ethical standards, and committed to delivering exceptional results.
Board-certified orthodontists must renew their certification every 10 years through vigorous examinations.
Yes. Board-certified orthodontists are more likely to offer a wider range of solutions and can often treat more complex or interdisciplinary cases.
What Our Patients Say
Stephen Gomez
21:31 24 Feb 26
Dr. Cheung and everyone at Orthodontic Harmony have helped me through my orthodontic journey in an unexplainable way. They made sure I was always informed, comfortable, and satisfied every step of the way. They helped me coordinate with my surgeon and my dentist to make sure there were no loose ends. I genuinely believe my orthodontic journey wouldn’t have been nearly as success without Dr. Cheung on my team.
Samantha Mckay
16:10 22 Feb 26
My daughter and I had an excellent experience with Dr. Tracy at Orthodontic Harmony. She was recommended by our pediatric dentist and we very much trust his opinion. She was very clear about each step of the process and took the time to make sure we understood next stops as well. I would 100% recommend her to anyone seeking an orthodontist in the area.
Diep Le
13:22 04 Feb 26
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We had a wonderful experience with Orthodontic Harmony. Jonathan has just completed his orthodontic treatment, and the results are absolutely beautiful. His progress throughout the process was excellent, and we felt very confident every step of the way.
The care was truly outstanding — professional, attentive, and thorough. The entire staff is incredibly kind and caring, always making sure Jonathan felt comfortable and well taken care of.
We are extremely happy with the results and highly recommend Orthodontic Harmony to anyone looking for exceptional orthodontic care.
We had a wonderful experience with Orthodontic Harmony. Jonathan has just completed his orthodontic treatment, and the results are absolutely beautiful. His progress throughout the process was excellent, and we felt very confident every step of the way.
The care was truly outstanding — professional, attentive, and thorough. The entire staff is incredibly kind and caring, always making sure Jonathan felt comfortable and well taken care of.
We are extremely happy with the results and highly recommend Orthodontic Harmony to anyone looking for exceptional orthodontic care.
Tomomi Arata
18:54 19 Jan 26
We’re fortunate to have found Dr. Tracy Cheung and her team at Orthodontic Harmony. We, parents of a teenager, were complete novices in visiting Orthodontists’ offices to learn about the entire process of getting braces for our daughter. Dr. Cheung, her assistant, Ayxa, and staff immediately welcomed us and eased our apprehension. Among the myriad of great attributes of Dr, Cheung, such as her friendliness, professionalism, and patience, what we’re most pleased with is her integrity. We followed her clear guidance and saw the reinforced result. We firmly recommend Dr. Cheung, Ayxa, and everyone at Orthodontic Harmony to anyone who seeks the finest orthodontic experience.
Miranda Waterbury
04:40 10 Jan 26
My experience has been excellent. I came into the consultation not sure what to expect and with frankly low expectations of results due the extreme crowding. Fast forward and I have a great straight smile and the entire staff worked together as my team to get best results. The practice is pristine and so clean and they have the state of the art equipment for imaging to get best fit possible. I Highly recommend!!
Monique Carrero-Tagle
16:37 28 Dec 25
Both of my children have been well cared for by Dr. Cheung and her team. The practice is extremely professional and they truly care about their patients. Dr. Cheung has a wonderful bedside manner that puts children at ease. Office space was always very clean and well maintained. We are very happy with the results of their treatment and highly recommend Orthodontic Harmony.
A.Bileri
02:33 05 Dec 25
I had an excellent experience with Orthodontic Harmony for my son's treatment. The entire team was kind, patient and incredibly professional. The orthodontist is extremely knowledgeable and takes the time to explain everything in detail, always making my son feel comfortable during his visits. His teeth look amazing, and the results exceeded our expectations. I am very grateful for the care they provided and highly recommend them!
June Nguyen
21:48 10 Nov 25
I just completed my Invisalign journey with Dr. Tracy at Orthodontic Harmony, and I am absolutely thrilled with my new smile!
The process was seamless. Dr. Tracy is incredibly skilled and attentive, always taking the time to explain what was happening with my trays and answering all my questions. I always felt like I was in expert hands.
If you are looking for an orthodontist who delivers amazing results and offers a fantastic, supportive experience, look no further than Dr. Tracy and her wonderful team. Thank you, Orthodontic Harmony, for my perfect smile!
The process was seamless. Dr. Tracy is incredibly skilled and attentive, always taking the time to explain what was happening with my trays and answering all my questions. I always felt like I was in expert hands.
If you are looking for an orthodontist who delivers amazing results and offers a fantastic, supportive experience, look no further than Dr. Tracy and her wonderful team. Thank you, Orthodontic Harmony, for my perfect smile!
Neyddie C.
13:25 08 Oct 25
I can’t say enough great things about Dr. Tracy Cheung, Ayxa and the team at Orthodontic Harmony. This was my last option for a third opinion of the process I needed to take for my smile. After a sleepless night and extensive research at 2 in the morning, I found Dr. Tracy at Orthodontic Harmony.
Not only is she a true expert but she as well as Ayxa are also incredibly kind and patient. Scheduling was very easy and once I came in for my appt, The protocols they follow to ensure cleanliness and safety is impressing!
Dr. Tracy explained each step of my treatment and what to expect, so I felt comfortable, confident and overall safe and completely at ease with the treatment option I was given.
The communication between the staff and patients has shown me that we are highly considered, thought about and cared for. The follow ups and the willingness to accommodate you if you have any questions or concerns is such an important factor because as patients we never just want to feel like just a patient but like family that matters. And Here, I completely feel that.
I’m so happy I’m at the hands of a skilled and excellent Doctor along with her team. I’m looking forward to continued progress (which I already see in just 6 months)
I truly appreciate the level of detail and dedication put into their work. If you’re looking for an orthodontist who combines expertise with kindness and excellent patient care, Orthodontic Harmony is the place for you. Where you walk in as a patient and leave as family.
Not only is she a true expert but she as well as Ayxa are also incredibly kind and patient. Scheduling was very easy and once I came in for my appt, The protocols they follow to ensure cleanliness and safety is impressing!
Dr. Tracy explained each step of my treatment and what to expect, so I felt comfortable, confident and overall safe and completely at ease with the treatment option I was given.
The communication between the staff and patients has shown me that we are highly considered, thought about and cared for. The follow ups and the willingness to accommodate you if you have any questions or concerns is such an important factor because as patients we never just want to feel like just a patient but like family that matters. And Here, I completely feel that.
I’m so happy I’m at the hands of a skilled and excellent Doctor along with her team. I’m looking forward to continued progress (which I already see in just 6 months)
I truly appreciate the level of detail and dedication put into their work. If you’re looking for an orthodontist who combines expertise with kindness and excellent patient care, Orthodontic Harmony is the place for you. Where you walk in as a patient and leave as family.
Brian Rodricks
05:43 29 Sep 25
I had such a great experience with Orthodontic Harmony! From the beginning, they made me feel comfortable and explained every step of the process clearly. The staff was always friendly, professional, and patient with all my questions. My treatment went smoothly, and I’m so happy with the results my teeth are straighter than I ever imagined. I highly recommend them to anyone considering orthodontic treatment!
Yen Pham
14:57 11 Sep 25
My family has five members, and all five of us are very happy to have Dr. Tracy taking care of our beautiful teeth. She is very serious about her work, intelligent, and highly skilled in her profession. Thank you, Dr. Tracy, for helping my whole family feel happy with our lovely smiles
Diana G
18:32 05 Aug 25
I wanted adult braces for a while and finally decided to go for it. After searching, I found Dr. Tracy Li Cheung and her wonderful team. From the initial visit I knew I was in good hands. Every visit was thorough, informative, and I knew what to expect. Dr. Tracy and Ayxa were there for me every step of the way. I love my new smile! Even my dentist was impressed with the progress. If you’re looking for an awesome team that does a great job, I recommend Orthodontic Harmony!
Jose Lamela
21:31 01 Aug 25
Very nice orthopedic office. The staff is amazing and they do such a great job. They are great with getting back to you right away when you need to contact them. Also the doctor genuinely cares about how you feel about things and making the right decision for you and your family at the moment (both what’s going on physically with your teeth and financially in your wallet).
Lisa Beck
15:03 21 Jul 25
We highly recommend this practice to anyone who needs an orthodontist. Dr. Tracy has been working with my son for about 2 years as he prepped for, got braces, and went through the various steps. My son is amazing, but he is a teenage boy and also tends to chew on everything! Dr. Tracy was so supportive, encouraging, and positive with him, which made the entire process so pleasant. He struggles to remember certain routines, but she never made him feel badly and always worked with us to figure out the best way to help him do what he needed to do.
We had to move about 1.5 hours away in the middle of this process, and we chose to continue commuting back and forth to Dr. Tracy's office rather than finding someone new. It has been worth it because everyone at the office is incredibly friendly, supportive, and encouraging!
In addition, the change in his teeth and smile is significant and we are really happy with the results.
I would also add that this office is so on top of scheduling. We have never had to wait to be seen and are always in and out in a timely way - while never feeling rushed. I truly could not imagine a better experience!
We had to move about 1.5 hours away in the middle of this process, and we chose to continue commuting back and forth to Dr. Tracy's office rather than finding someone new. It has been worth it because everyone at the office is incredibly friendly, supportive, and encouraging!
In addition, the change in his teeth and smile is significant and we are really happy with the results.
I would also add that this office is so on top of scheduling. We have never had to wait to be seen and are always in and out in a timely way - while never feeling rushed. I truly could not imagine a better experience!
Nicole Ceritelli
20:38 18 Jun 25
Orthodontic Harmony has been treating my two children for the last 10 months. Doctor Cheung listened to my concerns about my child’s jaw alignment and tailored a plan of treatment that was specific to him and me! She did not jump into a treatment plan. Rather, she listened to our concerns as a family and made a plan that was best for us all! I have nothing but good things to say about both her and her staff.
Rebecca Sotherden
14:00 12 Jun 25
We had a wonderful experience with Dr. Tracy's orthodontic practice. From start to finish, everything was handled with professionalism and care. Appointments were always prompt and easy to schedule,and the office was spotless and welcoming. The staff was incredibly friendly and made us feel comfortable at every visit. Communication was clear and easy, and Dr. Tracy did an amazing job transforming my daughter's smile. The results are beyond what we hoped for. We're so grateful for the care and attention that was provided. Highly recommend!
Stephenie Molina
01:39 22 Apr 25
Wow! Where can I begin? I’ll start by sharing that I had a cross bite, flared teeth caused by a previous orthodontic treatment done elsewhere and of course my teeth were misaligned. Upon my first consultation Dr, Tracy knew exactly what I needed to start. My top teeth were crowded and I needed a palette expander to create more room in my top teeth. After that I had braces to correct my misaligned teeth. Both Dr. Tracy and Ayxa were very patient with me, interested in my concerns and thorough with every step that was performed. Their level of knowledge and professionalism exceeded my expectations. My braces came off today and I cannot express enough my gratitude towards this great team whom literally has helped me regain my confidence. My smile looks amazing :) and I don’t have to feel insecure about my teeth ever again! Thank you Dr. Tracy and Ayxa for all of your hard work and dedication because it is clearly evident and I will be forever grateful!
Michelle Kenny
18:41 21 Apr 25
My daughter had a wonderful experience here with Dr. Tracy Li Cheung. We highly recommend this practice as Dr. Cheung and Ayxa were always friendly, knowledgeable, and thorough in explaining what to expect and how to care for the palate expander and braces. My daughter just had her braces removed and her teeth look great! She is happy with the results and loves her smile!!
Mariana Mastracchio
22:45 12 Mar 25
I highly recommend Dr. Tracy. She came highly recommended to me by friends, and we have had a wonderful experience working with her.
From the moment we walked in, the office staff was friendly, and Dr. Tracy took the time to explain everything clearly.
She is patient, professional, and has made my son's orthodontic treatment smooth and stress-free. We’ve already seen amazing results and feel so confident in her care.
From the moment we walked in, the office staff was friendly, and Dr. Tracy took the time to explain everything clearly.
She is patient, professional, and has made my son's orthodontic treatment smooth and stress-free. We’ve already seen amazing results and feel so confident in her care.
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