Orthodontist in Waxhaw and South Charlotte

One or Two Phase Treatments

If your child needs immediate treatment for an orthodontic issue, Dr. Markey may recommend a one-phase or two-phase treatment plan, depending upon the problem, your child’s age, their stage of growth and, of course, their stage of tooth development.

By completing a Phase I or Early Interceptive Treatment, as it can also be called, during childhood, you may prevent your child from needing extractions, surgical orthodontics, or other complex solutions later in life.

If there are no problems identified at your young child’s consultation, we will request that we see them at 6-12 month intervals as part of our ‘Observation’ Program, monitoring growth and development, and determining if orthodontic treatment is needed as they mature. They’ll join our ‘Little Leaf Crew’. We want every stage of your child’s care with us to be fun, even when it’s the waiting period.

When we recommend a Two Phase Plan, to address an immediate concern, it’ll often take this pathway:

Phase 1

Phase 1 of a two-phase treatment plan begins when your child does not yet have all of their permanent teeth. This phase may include the use of orthodontic appliances designed to help correct any harmful oral habits, intercept development issues, guide the growth of jaws and teeth, and establish a foundation for Phase 2 correction, making for a more effective and comfortable braces experience later on.

Rest

We may recommend a period of rest between Phase 1 and Phase 2 to allow the remaining permanent teeth to develop. Depending on your child’s needs, Dr. Shane may provide a retainer for their use during this stage.

Phase 2

Phase 2 generally includes the use of braces (or aligners) to finalize the movement of teeth into their ideal positions. Having addressed your child’s greatest orthodontic issues with a Phase I treatment, this second phase is more comfortable and often longed for, by your little (or not so little now) braces veteran, as they can see for themselves the wonderful outcomes possible with great orthodontic care.

To determine whether your child may benefit from one- or two-phase treatment, contact Three Leaf Orthodontics for an evaluation appointment.

Orthodontist in Waxhaw and South Charlotte

What Our Patients are Saying

Robert W.

15:21 16 Mar 23

Ania P.

22:14 15 Mar 23

Nate W.

16:27 13 Mar 23

Great experience and looking forward to working with Dr. Markey and his staff.

Veronica C.

19:06 09 Mar 23

A pleasant atmosphere and was kept informed about each procedure that was taking place, budget-friendly, very explanatory, and welcoming

Rebekah S.

15:14 20 Feb 23

I love this practice. The atmosphere is amazing and the orthodontist is brilliant . My oldest daughter had her braces at a different practice and I wish I knew about three leaf back then. Three leaf provides excellent care. It’s super clean. Absolutely the best. Their teeth look so good. The Invisalign on my youngest is turning out wonderfully. The braces on my middle child turned out flawless. We liked it so much my husband is now having his teeth fixed. Truly excellent.

Jessica L.

23:13 09 Feb 23

Amazing location and staff!

Jessica W.

18:12 07 Feb 23

Robert W.

20:17 30 Jan 23

Nicole F.

21:37 25 Jan 23

Dr. Markey and his amazing staff are incredibly knowledgeable and supportive. My son felt comfortable at all times. I highly recommend them.

Ethel

18:54 24 Jan 23

Clean and very welcoming environment. Staff is pleasant and knowledgeable. Excellent customer service every time I visit. I’ll recommend their services to friends and family members.

Rod C

23:39 23 Jan 23

Great friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Kimberly P.

23:28 22 Dec 22

Who knew going to the orthodontist could be fun. Dr. Markey and his team explained everything thoroughly and kept my daughter at ease while putting her braces on. She is 4 days in and her mouth is no longer sore. I highly recommend Three Leaf Orthotics!

David W.

19:54 15 Dec 22

Friendly staff! My son just got his braces and everything is going well. I recommend Three Leaf to anyone who is looking for a top notch orthodontist.

Sweet B.

16:37 15 Dec 22

Yogita M.

02:50 23 Nov 22

april C.

21:11 22 Nov 22

Very caring staff. Very clean office. Runs on time. Everyone is super nice. We just started the braces journey and thus far I am impressed.

Hitesh B.

18:45 17 Nov 22

Stacey D.

20:15 24 Oct 22

Dr. Markey is always so positive, upbeat and kind to my daughter and myself. He strives to make her teeth look perfect and explains what's going on each step of the way. The office is also bright and clean.

McKayla A.

13:04 17 Oct 22

R P.

11:48 13 Oct 22

Nice clean office. Very friendly staff. I did have a lengthy wait for my consult but overall experience was great. We ended up scheduling my sons braces & he’s very happy. All financing thoroughly explained.

Amanda H.

01:01 05 Oct 22

My 9 yr old got his first set of braces yesterday. The whole staff is amazing. Can’t wait to see the end result in a few years. ❤️

Alejandra V.

14:03 29 Sep 22

Dr Markey And his team have been amazing. From walking in the door the first time for a consultation through the process of having the braces we have always felt at home.

Patty A.

13:12 26 Sep 22

This is for Clayton Anderson. He really likes the practice. Everyone is friendly, kind and helpful. They really think of their clients well being and comfort.

Ycaza R.

13:15 01 Sep 22

Oh my where do I start. As a single parent I’m use to not being able to bring my little one along with me to my appointments. Here they not only made me welcome but my little five year old as well. The customer service is amazing from the front to the back. Mr. Markey is amazing with such a caring personality. This is my first time with braces and I can say my first experience has been the best. My little one is still asking me can she come back to the office or how long will she have to wait till it’s her turn. The work that was done is amazing and the customer service is what sold me I’m grateful .

Kim E.

13:57 30 Aug 22

Excellent place and very polite

Jessica T.

18:14 29 Aug 22

What a fantastic experience! My son received TOP NOTCH care from the moment we walked through the door. I was impressed with the thorough evaluation. I had "shopped" several other orthodontist prior to coming to Three Leaf and was impressed with the knowledge, skill, patience, and professionalism. Thank you so much!

Gretchen C.

17:43 25 Aug 22

Very friendly and informative. Great experience.

Katie M.

13:25 11 Aug 22

Stacey C.

14:07 25 Jul 22

Great service and waiting area. The office is very clean and is fully stocked with refreshments in the waiting area as well as entertainment for any siblings. They were very helpful with my daughters braces and explaining everything to both her and I.

Marianna G.

12:00 19 Jul 22

Fast friendly service!!!

Jason B.

14:54 14 Jul 22

Great Orthodontics practice. Friendly, professional service and good follow-up. Highly recommend Three Leaf!

Marc L.

14:10 14 Jul 22

Carissa S.

15:29 13 Jul 22

We are brand new to Three Leaf Orthodontics, and we have had a fantastic experience. It’s very clean, the staff are super friendly and great with kids. Dr. Markey is amazing and has made this process wonderful for our daughter. We highly recommend them. 😊👍🏻

Jillian T.

14:44 07 Jul 22

Tracy A.

14:44 04 Jul 22

Katherine R.

01:09 28 Jun 22

Ashley S.

20:40 14 Jun 22

You guys are so awesome and nice

Sarah G.

23:25 08 Jun 22

The staff are so sweet and try their best to make you feel calm.-Maddie 🦷😄

Melissa B.

13:38 02 Jun 22

Great staff, awesome experience. So glad we chose Dr. Markey and team!

Priscilla D.

16:18 01 Jun 22

Melanie S.

19:13 12 May 22

Our son has had a great experience at Three Leaf with Dr. Markey. His teeth look great and it was clear how knowledgeable he is. All of the staff is so nice and helpful. The office is pristinely clean and fun to hang out in. My son loves the rewards program for taking care of his teeth too!

Lina T.

13:23 12 May 22

Christine C.

12:53 12 May 22

Three Leaf is so patient with my kid. They go slow and always tell her what is going on so she isn’t clueless. They make sure you’re comfortable too! If a wire is poking you, they will ask and fix it immediately.

21:24 10 May 22

Three Leaf Orthodontics has been great! After talking with other orthodontic practices in the area, we felt Three Leaf Orthodontics was the best fit. My son is very happy with the staff here, they have all been so friendly and patient. We highly recommend this practice.

Sam W.

04:37 10 May 22

cara O.

14:20 09 May 22

I LOVE Three Leaf! Dr. Markey is fantastic! As a Dental Hygeinist I highly recommend him and his team! I just had my wire and bands just changed on Monday and Kim was my Assistant- I cannot say enough good things about her! She has a gentle touch, attention to detail- my wire is perfect! I look forward to my next appointment!Thank you!Cara

Natasha F.

15:30 08 May 22

Swati P.

03:28 07 May 22

The doctor is very fun with kids and Easy to talk to. The entire staff is friendly and the appointments are on time.

Yocasta C.

20:18 06 May 22

Dr. Markey is super friendly, caring and thorough. He makes the patient and parent alike feel comfortable. He walks you thru the process and spends adequate time reviewing, answering questions and guiding on next steps etc. The technicians are skilled, friendly & helpful. The front office staff is friendly, polite & helpful. The facility is spotless and welcoming. My 9 year old twins both wear braces & expanders and the process has been seamless. Highly recommend!

Shena P.

20:12 06 May 22

Jaclin A.

02:05 06 May 22

Nicholle P.

18:56 05 May 22

Really appreciated the creativity and expertise for my son's complicated mouth. 3 Leaf was able to give me a treatment plan that was continuous over 3 years to best help correct growth. Also having a continuous 3 year plan enabled health insurance to cover more (woohoo!) I was going to have to pay way more out of pocket with the 2 other orthos I had previously seen.

David R.

01:24 05 May 22

Dr. Markey is fantastic he does great work interacts so well with the kids and gives you a great up front comprehensive treatment plan that makes sense !!! Highly recommend three leaf!!! Great facility as well !!!

Theresa R.

19:34 04 May 22

Joe S.

15:55 04 May 22

Welcoming experience every visit!! Very professional and great work.

Barbara H.

17:39 02 May 22

Three Leaf Orthodontics is the best practice in the area! We visited several different practices before finding Three Leaf and knew instantly that it was the place for us. Dr. Markey is so knowledgeable that his plan sets you at ease, but he has the ability to make you feel like family. The whole office staff is so kind that we actually look forward to our visits. So happy to be a part of the Three Leaf family!

Sarah M.

17:11 27 Apr 22

Jenny R.

17:02 27 Apr 22

Megan S.

17:51 25 Apr 22

Very courteous staff and Dr. Markey does a good job of explaining to me and my elementary school aged daughter.

Scott

14:31 20 Apr 22

Exceptional team and Outstanding service. We interviewed 3 orthodontists and Three Leaf quickly impressed us with their staff, very clean and well maintained office, and very thorough approach to our daughter's dental care. Their prices for the service received is very competitive. Dr. Markey has fantastic bed-side manner and has a spirited upbeat approach to getting the job done. To the entire Three Leaf team - thank you for making our experience so great. It means a lot.

Lauren B.

14:11 18 Apr 22

Dr. Markey and his office have been fabulous!! He has been great with my both of my daughters’ treatments, has explained progress and updates clearly at each visit so we understand what changes he is making and why, and has even taken time to get to know us personally along their orthodontic journey. The staff is terrific as well - extremely helpful and flexible. I highly recommend!

Heather F.

19:39 14 Apr 22

Myself and two sons are all patients of Dr. Markey. We are thrilled with the results of our Invisalign and love Dr. Markey and his staff.

Starla G.

18:37 11 Apr 22

Dr. Markey and his team are fantastic. Great location for our family and beautiful office too!

Baylee D.

15:17 08 Apr 22

Jennifer S.

23:31 07 Apr 22

Jennifer W.

02:44 06 Apr 22

Kari Y.

19:57 05 Apr 22

An incredibly knowledgeable and friendly staff. Love this group of professionals. 🙌🏻🙌🏻

Deepa M.

21:03 25 Mar 22

Dr. Markey and team is absolutely amazing! Wonderful group of kind and positive staff! Dr Markey is kind, great and very knowledgeable!Highly recommend Three leaf!

katie C.

11:05 25 Mar 22

Three Leaf Orthodontist is a great practice. The office staff is friendly and welcoming. The clinical workers are efficient and also very kind. Dr. Markey is fantastic. He is gentle, kind and a great communicator. He has kept up informed throughout the process.

Matthew B.

19:41 24 Mar 22

Kelly F.

13:36 24 Mar 22

Jessica S.

13:28 23 Mar 22

Dr. Markey is super personable and we love seeing Kim, who has the art down of working in little kids’ mouths! She’s very good!

A. M.

00:52 23 Mar 22

Sonya S.

16:47 22 Mar 22

Julia D.

13:18 22 Mar 22

Three Leaf are the best!Service, Team, Dr Markey - simply everyone and everything is outstanding.Always transparent and supportive. My girls love their visits and the results are amazing.

Carrie B.

13:18 21 Mar 22

Dr. Markey has been so patient and kind with our 7 year old and getting him comfortable with the braces process. Dr Markey and his staff demonstrate compassion and patience with him, making sure they were able to complete the first round of braces application with minimal fear! Our son is so proud of his braces and his friends say he is the coolest in school now sporting his 4 brackets!

Taha M.

14:32 18 Mar 22

Bella R.

20:36 21 Feb 22

steve W.

14:53 21 Feb 22

Good service.

Katy D.

21:11 14 Feb 22

After discussing my son's course of treatment with multiple orthodontists in the SouthPark area, we were immediately sold on Three Leaf Orthodontics. It was clear Dr. Markey and his team are focused on the big picture and ensuring things are done correctly vs. rushing through the treatment. They clearly explained every step of the process in a way my 8 year old could understand and made him (and us) feel comfortable. We're only in the beginning stages of treatment, but we are so excited for the results and know the Three Leaf team will be with us every step of the way.

Alexis R.

16:14 10 Feb 22

Three Leaf Orthodontics I where you want to be. The staff are so friendly and make every visit an amazing experience. We shopped around and interviewed several orthodontists before deciding to use Dr. Markey and we couldn’t be happier.

Prashant J.

23:37 07 Feb 22

N W.

14:50 07 Feb 22

I spent a long time visiting and contacting different orthodontists around the county before deciding on Three Leaf and I am really glad that I did. Dr. Markey is an incredibly kind, patient and knowledgeable orthodontist who makes going to our visits a pleasure. He is a true professional who understands the importance of creating beautiful smiles, while also forming caring relationships with his patients. The staff at Three Leaf is also amazing. They go out of their way to work with our busy schedules and are always polite and cheerful. I would confidently recommend this practice to anyone who wants great results from great people!

Shelegh H.

15:04 04 Feb 22

So great at explaining the process and easing the mind of the patient and parent.

John W.

09:44 04 Feb 22

3 leaf has been great for us. We interviewed several orthodontists in the area and found Dr. Market to be very knowledgeable, reassuring and has a plan for our specific situation. His staff though is also top notch. They have been safe during CoVId and still are always on time, pleasant and proactive. They even offered easily and manageable payment options. Couldn’t ask for more.

Katelyn E.

21:24 03 Feb 22

Three leaf orthodontist is by far the best dentistry. They make sure all clients are comfortable and relaxed. They don’t make a big deal if you accidentally pop off a bracket and they are really funny. It really is a great environment and it truly is a family there. I was with three leaf orthodontist for about 2 years and I can’t belive I was so sad to get my braces off. I was excited to get them off but hated that I had to leave three leaf.

Kristine S.

18:34 03 Feb 22

Olga L.

23:16 31 Jan 22

Lee Grayson Builders, L.

14:05 31 Jan 22

Kenzie C.

02:39 30 Jan 22

The Three Leaf Orthodontics is such a comforting and uplifting place! The staff is positive and patient and if you broke a bracket or anything happened they will always reply quick. They are also so much fun to be around and it is never a dread to come back!

Andrea

17:04 29 Jan 22

Attention to detail and very professional

Anthony M.

14:43 28 Jan 22

Best experience by far at an Orto office. Kindest and most understanding staff around. Truly a pleasure!

Jenny P.

14:22 28 Jan 22

Jeanine P.

21:59 25 Jan 22

Dr. Markey and his entire staff are the best! I'm in my 40's and was dreading having braces again after having them for years as a child. But they have done a great job at making braces as quick and pain free as possible. This has been the best orthodontic experience I've had and I would highly recommend them! If I could give them 10 stars I would. Keep up the great work and thank you all for such a lovely adult braces experience. And btw the music they have playing will always put you in a good mood :)

Marissa G.

19:16 25 Jan 22

Clean. Beautiful office. Always friendly and inviting.

Lia V.

14:33 14 Jan 22

Jermaine W.

16:03 12 Jan 22

Dr. Markey and staff are awesome! Been taking care of my family for a while at the waxhaw location and we love the staff.

Christi M.

15:16 12 Jan 22

Andrew M.

14:03 12 Jan 22

Anne L.

00:14 21 Dec 21

Lori W.

20:04 10 Dec 21

Dr. Markey and his team are professional and friendly. From the moment I entered the door, I was warmly greeted. All of his staff were friendly and accommodating. Dr. Markey outlined a treatment plan for me that saved me both time and money. I appreciated his advanced, high-tech equipment and fresh, well-educated approach to my care. My insurance and payment plans were thoroughly explained to me. I am looking forward to my care with Dr. Markey and his team and highly recommend him!

Jennifer G.

16:03 09 Dec 21

Great team and support!

Kimberly A.

15:33 09 Dec 21

Our experience at Three Leaf has been great so far. The team is very friendly and helpful.

Maida C.

01:00 07 Dec 21

Bastian D.

16:54 02 Dec 21

Great experience overall and I feel very well taken care of! Thanks for all your efforts!

Talyssah B.

16:24 01 Nov 21

charity H.

18:07 29 Oct 21

Great experience. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The Dr. was great with them as well and spent time explaining the entire process to both my children and myself.

joe W.

20:41 13 Oct 21

Saunders S.

19:40 12 Oct 21

Great welcoming office, on time, interactive staff ensure the patient’s buy in for treatment.

Del A.

19:34 11 Oct 21

Very upbeat, modern office. They took time to assure my understanding.

Karen B

20:04 07 Oct 21

Highly recommend Dr. Markey. Excellent customer service and highly qualified staff. We look forward to every visit.

Michele S.

20:02 05 Oct 21

Joao P.

20:10 29 Sep 21

Liudmila I.

22:05 27 Sep 21

Maria G.

21:03 13 Sep 21

We had a great experience at Three Leaf in Waxhaw! Great, high level customer service and they were very thorough from the cost to the procedure. I highly recommend this business!

MARIA P.

15:56 23 Aug 21

Luciana S.

15:40 21 Aug 21

The doctor is super professional and the team is sweet and nice with my daughter. I highly recommend them!

kayleigh H.

15:43 10 Aug 21

The office is always so clean and the staff is so friendly. everything was explained to me so well- i didn’t leave with any questions. i love how i always feel right at home!! three leaf is the place to be! thanks Dr Markey!

Joseph H.

20:32 04 Aug 21

Doctor Markey and his team at three leaf Orthodontics is amazing. Already being in braces and moving here, they made the process so smooth.

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