A great smile can be one of your strongest assets. It can open doors where nothing else can, and say things words cannot express. Of course, we’re all born with great smiles. Some just need a little adjustment. We offer complimentary initial exams to determine the best course of treatment.
Why Braces?
For most people, a beautiful smile is the most obvious benefit of orthodontics. Once your braces come off, you’ll feel more self-confident. Perhaps your dentist has discussed with you the benefits of having healthy teeth and proper jaw alignment. Crooked & crowded teeth are hard to clean and maintain. This can result in tooth decay, worsen gum disease and occasionally lead to tooth loss. Other orthodontic problems can lead to abnormal wear on teeth. Misalignment of jaws can cause chronic headaches and pain. Learn more about braces at www.Braces.org.
Early Treatment
Though an orthodontist can enhance a smile at any age, there is an optimal time period to begin treatment. Beginning treatment at this time ensures the greatest result and the least amount of time and expense. The American Association of Orthodontists 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.
Early evaluation provides both timely detection of problems and greater opportunity for more effective treatment. Prudent intervention guides growth and development, preventing serious problems later. When orthodontic intervention is not necessary, an orthodontist can carefully monitor growth and development and begin treatment when it is ideal.
Some of the most direct results of interceptive treatment are:
- Creating room for crowded, erupting teeth
- Creating facial symmetry through influencing jaw growth
- Reducing the risk of trauma to protruding front teeth
- Preserving space for unerupted teeth
- Reducing the need for tooth removal
- Reducing treatment time with braces
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. Whether your treatment involves mini metal brackets, clear brackets, removable appliances or invisible aligners orthodontic treatment is exciting and give you the confidence only a great smile can.
During the initial examination, we will be able to determine the best possible treatment for your individual needs. During this initial examination, we can outline the treatment plan, time of treatment expected and the approximate cost.
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.
Orthodontic treatment at later stages in life can dramatically improve your personal appearance and self-esteem. Improving the health of your teeth and gums is equally important. 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.
A large percentage of our patients are adults, and they agree that it's never too late to improve their greatest asset - their smile.
