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Orthodontics

WHAT IS ORTHODONTIC CARE?

By addressing and correcting long-standing issues such as overbites, underbites, and crooked teeth, patients of all ages can get the beautifully aligned smile they’ve always wanted. With intention and expertise, our dentist will create a custom dental appliance to gradually straighten your child’s teeth over time. From minimal aesthetic adjustments to severe misalignments, orthodontic care from our dentist can help you or your child step into a strong, straight smile with confidence.

Early Intervention Is Key! 

Receiving an early diagnosis can actually help improve the overall result, and help us avoid the need to remove teeth, and, in some cases, reduce the total amount of time your child needs to receive orthodontic care.

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ORTHODONTICS FOR CHILDREN

Orthodontic problems can be recognized as early as 4 years of age, as evident by a lack of spacing between a child’s primary (baby) teeth, as well as, upper and/or lower jaw discrepancies. Although there is variability among children and their dental development, the correct time to seek an orthodontic consult is at approximately 7-8 years of age.
At this stage, most children’s upper and lower incisors and 1st permanent molars have erupted, providing our dentist with the necessary information as to their orthodontic needs and therefore the ideal timing for their orthodontic treatment.
If there are sufficient indications (i.e., severe crowding, cross-bite, under-bite, thumb-sucking, and more) for early orthodontic intervention our dentist will recommend the ideal treatment approach specific to your child’s needs.
Phase-one treatment typically lasts from 12 to 18 months, depending on the severity of the condition. Following the completion of the orthodontic treatment, the dentist will continue to monitor the growth and development while your child is wearing his or her retainer, re-evaluating their orthodontic needs following the loss of the remaining primary teeth which typically occurs between the ages of 12-14.
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Orthodontics for Adolescents

There are many advantages to orthodontic treatment; improving the esthetics of the smile, the occlusion (bite), and the ease of maintenance, all of which help in maintaining the health of the teeth and gums. By correcting bite problems excessive wear of the teeth can be avoided, chewing and speaking may be improved, and problems with the jaw joint may be resolved.

The preventive effects of orthodontic treatment can lead to great savings in future dental work. The most obvious reason most teens pursue orthodontic treatment is aesthetics. An unattractive smile has been shown to decrease self-esteem leading to more stressful teenage years, which may affect a person for the rest of their lives.

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