Ask Drs. Andrew and Caouette: Why are straight teeth so important?

Some people wonder why our team at The Smile Zone works tirelessly to give our patients straight teeth. Of course it’s nice to have a smile full of evenly aligned teeth, but did you know that straightening your teeth can keep them healthier? Straight teeth lead to better oral hygiene, increasing your chances of keeping your own natural teeth for a lifetime!

Straight teeth are less prone to decay, because they collect less plaque—the sticky colorless substance that forms on our teeth and leads to tooth decay; and they are easier to keep clean! At The Smile Zone, we care about our patients. Drs. Andrew and Caouette want to help every patient achieve a healthy, beautiful smile that transcends the boundaries of their expectations and gives them a renewed sense of self-confidence. Here at The Smile Zone, we work hard to give our patients the personal attention they deserve, and our patients can always count on receiving the best care for themselves and their family.

If you’re wondering whether your teeth might cause problems because they are out of alignment, please give us a call to set up a consultation. Drs. Andrew and Caouette can help you decide whether or not you will benefit from orthodontic treatment.

What are patients saying about The Smile Zone?

Drs. Andrew and Caouette, as well as our dedicated team, love getting patient reviews. And lately, The Smile Zone, serving Edmonton and surrounding communities in Alberta, has been getting some pretty great patient testimonials! We thought we'd share some with you today! Please feel free to contribute your own thoughts about our office!

"Friendly and laid back. I also like the honest information provided during appointments that are not rushed. Excellent job!" ~ Paul A.

"I enjoy the flexibility of making appointments according to my sometimes hectic work schedule. I also enjoy the friendly staff and cleanliness of the facilities." ~ Rob S.

"Really modern equipment, methods, and office. Very easygoing." ~ Aurea S.

"Painless most of the time and very patient." ~ Eileen A.

"Just had my first visit. Highly recommended. Excellent visit, Dr. Jerome was very friendly and I am very confident he will take very good care of me and my family." ~ Ryan S.

Meet the Doctors

Dr. Rob Andrew has been practicing dentistry since 1986. He attended the University of Stellenbosch near Cape Town, South Africa, where he received his degree in dentistry. Dr. Rob also completed a two-year postgraduate course in esthetic dentistry (cum laude) at the same University in 1998 and is experienced in all phases of general dentistry. He wrote the University Co-ordinating Council's equivalency exam at the University of Alberta in 1999 and is a registered member of the Canadian Dental Association, the Edmonton District Dental Society, The International Association for Orthodontics and Functional Jaw Orthopedics. Dr. Rob completed a two-year mini-residency program in orthodontics and TMJ disorders in 2002 and believes that advanced education keeps his clinical skills perfected for the benefit of his patients.


Dr. Jerome Caouette earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1997 from the University of Alberta after practicing for a few years as a professional engineer. He has gained extensive general dentistry experience while located in Peace River, Hinton and Edmonton including dental surgery and pediatric dental rehabilitation in hospital settings. Dr. Jerome has additional education and training to provide in-office conscious sedation via inhalation, oral and IV routes of administration. In addition to general dentistry, he also provides services such as wisdom tooth extractions, dental implants and bone augmentation procedures. Other interests include being a part-time clinical instructor at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Medicine and Oral Health Science. Also, Dr. Jerome joined the "Kindness in Action" group in 1999 and has traveled to Honduras on several occasions to provide volunteer dentistry in remote villages. Dr. Jerome's personal interests include spending time with his family and golfing when time permits.