It is recommended that you bring your child for a consultation by age 7 in order to be proactive when facing orthodontic issues. This kind of early action is called phase 1 treatment, and it can help to prepare your child for braces later on in life.
Choosing a healthcare provider, including an orthodontist, is a big decision. Your well-being is extremely important.
Using an iTero scanner, your orthodontist can take a highly accurate digital impression of your
teeth and jaw. The new technology completely eliminates the tray and putty impressions, where the experience is comparable to stuffing a big wad of gum in your mouth.
Two-phase orthodontic treatment is a specialized process that combines tooth straightening and physical, facial changes.
Wearing elastics (or rubber bands) improves the fit of your upper and lower teeth. Wear rubber bands as instructed, and remember that the rubber bands work far more efficiently if they’re worn as prescribed.
Orthodontic problems can affect both children and adults — even those who wore braces when they were young. Misaligned teeth, if left untreated, can lead to a variety of mouth and jaw problems, including pain, difficulty chewing and speaking, and even increased risks of disease.
To keep your smile looking its best, you’ll have to wear a retainer to preserve and stabilize your results. Retainers are needed to control or limit potential changes in tooth position.
Airway orthodontics aim to eliminate issues that cause breathing obstruction so that you or your child are able to breathe properly without any effort.
