Orthodontics
There are various ways to correct crooked or crowded teeth without the use of traditional braces. One method involves attaching brackets and wire to the back of your teeth. In this case, extra oral hygiene is paramount and you will have to use a special flossing tool. Another technique works by way of placing, in sequence, clear, hard plastic retainers over your teeth. Each varies in shape and is customized to your bite. They must be removed for eating and may influence your speech. Whether you are an adult or a teen, we will help you decide which method is best for you. We are a ClearCorrect provider.
What are the advantages of invisible alignment?
Corrected bite and straighter smile
Improved comfort over traditional braces
Natural tooth appearance
More convenient oral hygiene maintenance
Orthodontics is an excellent way to straighten your teeth! While they are used to straighten teeth for an enhanced smile, they also help restore functionality to teeth, as well as your jaw and bite. The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that all children should have an orthodontic evaluation by the age of 7 years regardless of how many teeth have erupted. This is because with early orthodontic assessment, we can predict if any structural changes will occur to the mouth that may impede a child’s bite and cause serious problems in the long term.
Adults get orthodontics too! There’s a stigma still present in our society that believes only children and teenagers should partake in orthodontics. This is completely false. There is no age limit on when a person should begin orthodontic treatment. More and more adults are getting orthodontic treatments with regular metal braces and clear aligners.
Traditional Metal Braces
These are the most common form of braces. While they are not nearly as appealing as clear, invisible braces, they are still highly efficient at correcting orthodontic problems and are very cost effective.