What is Orthodontics?

Orthodontics is the way to help align crooked teeth or spacing arches to a better and more beautiful alignment. This will ease the cleaning of teeth and also enable the face to look much better.

When is the best time to begin orthodontics?

Though your dentist or orthodontist can enhance a smile at any age, there is an optimal time period to begin treatment. The American Association of Orthodontics recommends that the initial orthodontic evaluation should occur at the first sign of orthodontic problems or no later than age 7. At this early age,orthodontic treatment may not be necessary, but vigilant examination can anticipate the most advantageous time to begin treatment.

What is an orthodontic evaluation?

Orthodontic treatment begins with an evaluation appointment. Your dentist will first visually determine if you are a good candidate for orthodontic treatment, or if another treatment would be more appropriate. Once it is determined that you are a good candidate for orthodontic treatment, your dentist will take impressions of your teeth, special x-rays of your jaw joint, head and teeth, and very important measurements of your teeth and mouth.

Next is a consulting appointment to discuss treatment plan. The treatment plan is based on the records taken at the evaluation. The consult includes specific treatment recommendation, expected length of treatment, and expected cost of the treatment.

We offer these types of treatment:

• Metal Braces - These appliances are made of metal and are visible.
• Ceramic Braces - These provide more esthetic as they are tooth colored. Wires
  are metal.
• Passive Self-Ligating "sleep braces" - This system is a self-ligating system without the use of elastic rings to hold the wires.
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• Lingual Arch Braces - These type of braces are placed behind the front teeth.
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• Clear Aligners - Appliances are made of clear resin which are worn onto the teeth
  in both arches.
  For more info visit: www.invisalign .com or www.clearcorrect.com
  

The above types of orthodontics have their own indications and contr-indications, depending on each individual's problems. Therefore, and orthodontic consultation is important and necessary in order to find the best solution for each individual.