Orthodontic Services

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child see an orthodontist by age 7, and perhaps earlier if a an orthodontic concern is identified. Treatment at this age may not be necessary, but orthodontic monitoring can help anticipate the ideal timeline for the most effective treatment and also help to prevent more serious problems in the future.

Some results of effective early treatment:

• Reducing the need for tooth removal
• Creating space for crowded, erupting teeth
• Reducing the risk of injury to protruding front teeth
• Preserving needed space for permanent teeth
• Reducing future orthodontic treatment time

Made from stainless steel, traditional metal braces and wires are still the most popular types of braces as they produce high quality results. We combine the use of advanced technology with metal brackets to decrease treatment time and improve efficiency.

Virtually invisible, clear braces are an excellent alternative to traditional braces. Clear braces combine the efficacy of traditional metal braces and the discretion of invisible aligners to deliver an exceptional treatment experience with results that go far beyond straight teeth.

With little interference or inconvenience in your daily life, a custom-made series of aligners made of comfortable and virtually invisible material can help straighten your teeth without traditional metal braces. Your teeth will gradually and gently shift into place as you wear the aligners as directed by your doctor. Approximately every two weeks, you change into a new set of aligners until your smile is f treatment is complete.

Lingual braces are a great solution for professionals or for anyone who prefers not to have the braces visible. Lingual braces are placed behind your teeth so that you get the same effective tooth alignment to create a beautiful smile, without everyone realizing you have braces.

Self-ligating brackets do not use elastics or metal ties to connect the archwire to the brackets and offer several potential benefits over traditional metal braces.

• Aesthetics – Self-ligating brackets may appear smaller than traditional brackets.
• Cleaning – The absence of elastics and ties can make it easier for patients with self-ligating braces to keep their teeth and braces clean, although special care and attention to daily cleaning is important with any type of orthodontic treatment.
• Appointment Time – Adjustment appointments are often shorter with this efficient system due to the specialized brackets that hold the archwire within the bracket.
• Treatment Time – Overall treatment time with self-ligating orthodontic brackets is often shorter than that of traditional metal braces.

Once treatment is complete, a retainer is worn for a period of time, usually just at night. The retainer helps maintain the new smile and also allows for small adjustments, if needed, once the braces have been removed.

Your orthodontist will go over the options with you and provide specific instructions on the use of your retainers.