Invisalign
Invisalign is a revolutionary system that shifts your teeth into their optimum position without the use of wires and brackets. Instead, Invisalign uses proprietary technology to straighten your teeth using a series of clear and removable aligners. The aligners are virtually invisible which means they won’t get in the way of your personal style while you are undergoing orthodontic treatment. Invisalign aligners are also very comfortable because they are custom-manufactured to fit your unique smile and they are also removable which gives you lots of flexibility to eat what you crave, continue your oral hygiene routine, and even enjoy a fun night out.
The Invisalign System is the perfect mix of state-of-the-art 3D modeling technology with the tried and true science of orthodontics. Your orthodontist will design each aligner to move your teeth a bit a time until the final result is achieved. Each aligner is manufactured to exact specifications and will fit your mouth perfectly at every point of your treatment plan.
To begin treatment with Invisalign, the first step is to schedule a consultation with our office to determine if you are a candidate for this treatment. The doctor will then design the precise movements of your teeth and share them with the Invisalign team who will create the custom set of aligners, a set can consist of 12 to 48 aligners depending on your unique treatment plan. Each aligner is worn for approximately two weeks before moving on to the next one in the set. During this time, you will be able to take out your aligner for up to two hours per day to eat, brush, and floss. Your teeth will shift gradually each time you replace an aligner with the next one in the set until your treatment plan is complete and you have a brand new smile to show off to the world!
The Invisalign System is the perfect mix of state-of-the-art 3D modeling technology with the tried and true science of orthodontics. Your orthodontist will design each aligner to move your teeth a bit a time until the final result is achieved. Each aligner is manufactured to exact specifications and will fit your mouth perfectly at every point of your treatment plan.
To begin treatment with Invisalign, the first step is to schedule a consultation with our office to determine if you are a candidate for this treatment. The doctor will then design the precise movements of your teeth and share them with the Invisalign team who will create the custom set of aligners, a set can consist of 12 to 48 aligners depending on your unique treatment plan. Each aligner is worn for approximately two weeks before moving on to the next one in the set. During this time, you will be able to take out your aligner for up to two hours per day to eat, brush, and floss. Your teeth will shift gradually each time you replace an aligner with the next one in the set until your treatment plan is complete and you have a brand new smile to show off to the world!
Damon
Metal
Ceramic
Damon
We are proud to carry Damon self-ligating braces. Self-ligating braces are made from the same materials as traditional braces. However, self-ligating braces do not require the use of elastics, meaning fewer appointments and less friction being placed on the tooth. Self-ligating braces come with traditional metal, ceramic, or clear brackets. They are the same size as metal braces, but use a specialized clip in place of elastics to help the arch wire guide teeth into place. The clip helps reduce the amount of pressure being placed on the tooth, and requires fewer adjustments because there are no elastics to replace.
Metal
Traditional metal braces are the most common type of braces and are more comfortable today than ever before. Made of high-grade stainless steel, metal braces straighten your teeth using metal brackets and archwires. With metal braces, you have the option of adding colored elastics (rubber bands) for a more unique and colorful smile.
Ceramic
Ceramic braces are made of clear materials and are therefore less visible on your teeth than metal braces. For this reason, ceramic braces are used mainly on older teenagers and adult patients who have cosmetic concerns. While they are visually less prominent, they do require more attention to oral hygiene as ceramic braces are larger and are more brittle than their metal counterparts. For these reasons, ceramic braces tend to be used more on upper front teeth than on lower teeth.
Surgical Treatments
Surgical orthodontics, also known as orthognathic surgery, is a type of orthodontic treatment used to correct severe cases that include bad bites, jaw bone abnormalities, and malocclusion. Oral and maxillofacial surgery is one of the nine recognized dental specialties, and it focuses on treating complex craniofacial cases that involve the mouth, jaw, face, and skull. If you need surgical orthodontics, your orthodontist will work with an oral and maxillofacial surgeon to ensure that you receive the best care possible.
Phase I & Phase II
The goal of two-phase treatment is to give the child the best possible results with the least invasive and least painful measures. To determine if early intervention is needed or not, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that an initial exam should take place no later than age 7. This doesn’t mean that treatment may be necessary, but it allows the orthodontist the ability to begin monitoring the eruption of permanent teeth and jaw growth and gives us the ability to anticipate any problems that might need to be addressed.
Some of the most direct benefits of early treatment are:
Some of the most direct benefits of early treatment are:
- Helping to develop the arch width and length.
- Creating more room for the crowded and erupting teeth.
- Reducing the risk of trauma to protruded or tipped teeth.
- Helping to start correcting skeletal growth differences in children during growth.
- Holding needed space for erupting teeth.
- Reducing the need for tooth removal.