Meet the Doctors

Blue Wave Orthodontics Darien CT Rye NY Orthodontist Dr Peter Maro Meet The DoctorDr. Peter Maro

“I love creating beautiful smiles through orthodontics. Every day, I get to change people’s lives in a positive way. It’s challenging, like a puzzle, to find the right treatment plan for each person’s needs, and I enjoy solving each puzzle with science and aesthetics in mind. It is fascinating and extremely rewarding to see the changes in people’s confidence as their smiles improve. Knowing that I’ve had a hand it, that is why I come to work every day.”

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor of Science in Biology – State University of New York at Geneseo
  • Doctorate of Medical Dentistry – University of Louisville School of Dentistry
  • Master of Science in Oral Biology – University of Louisville School of Dentistry
  • Postdoctoral Degree in Orthodontics – University of Maryland School of Dentistry

Dr. Maro has been nationally recognized by Orthodontic Products Magazine for use of the latest technologies and techniques … Read More


Dr. Christina Helfrich

“I always loved seeing my orthodontist when I had braces and was amazed by how much my new smile changed my life. Now I feel blessed to be able to give my patients the same experience I had as a child.”

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Neuroscience, Magna Cum Laude – Lehigh University
  • Doctorate Medical Dentistry – Temple University
  • General Practice Residency – St. Barnabas Hospital
  • Post doctorate degree in Orthodontics – Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Before joining Blue Wave Orthodontics Dr. Helfrich did a one year general residency program at St. Barnabas Hospital and then went on into private practice in Connecticut…. Read More