Early / Interceptive Treatment
The Right Time For An Orthodontic Check-Up: No Later Than Age 7.
Even though most people think of pre-teens and teens when they think of orthodontics, there are good reasons your child should get an orthodontic evaluation much sooner. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a check-up with an orthodontic specialist no later than age 7.
While your child's teeth may appear to be straight, there could be a problem that only an dentist can detect. The check-up may reveal that your child's bite is fine. Or, the dentist may identify a developing problem but recommend monitoring the child's growth and development, and then, if indicated, begin treatment at the appropriate time for the child. In other cases, the dentist might find a problem that can benefit from early treatment.
Early treatment may give your orthodontist the chance to:
* Guide jaw growth
* Lower the risk of trauma to protruded front teeth
* Correct harmful oral habits
* Improve appearance
* Guide permanent teeth into a more favorable position
* Improve the way the lips meet
Through an early orthodontic evaluation, you'll be giving your child the best
opportunity for a healthy, beautiful smile.
Adult Treatment
Braces aren't just for kids anymore. Tooth alignment can be changed at any age if your gums and bone structure are healthy. We offer a variety of treatments that are designed for different age groups - including adults. A new smile can begin today.
Crooked teeth and a bad bite can contribute to gum and bone loss, tooth decay, abnormal wear of the tooth enamel and surfaces, headaches and jaw joint (TMJ/TMD) pain.
Good news! The new techniques and appliances we use greatly reduce discomfort levels, decrease the frequency of visits, shorten treatment time and may allow you to choose from several options. Your options may include metal braces, clear/ceramic braces or Invisible aligners that can be worn to improve misaligned teeth.
During the initial examination, we can outline the best treatment plan for you, time of treatment expected and the approximate cost.
A large percentage of our patients are adults, and they agree that it's never too late to improve their greatest asset - their smile.
