Traditional braces
"Traditional" metal braces are much different than the large and bulky appliances of years past. Today's metal braces are much smaller, more comfortable, and less noticeable. You also have the option of adding color to your braces at each visit - a fun way to brighten your smile.Invisalign®
Today, a series of clear, removable appliances can straighten your teeth.It is important to know that the computer can only show what the doctor asks. It is the doctor who treats the patient, not the computer, and not Invisalign. Treatment with Invisalign requires the same skill as treating with braces, if not more; therefore, it is advisable that you seek treatment with a doctor who is trained to treat orthodontic problems.
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Why Use An Orthodontist for your Invisalign treatment?
To insure the best possible results, it would be advisable to use an orthodontist for your Invisalign treatment since they are trained in tooth movement and bite correction. It is also best to choose one who has had extensive experience treating patients with Invisalign. Invisalign is not intended for children and is not appropriate for every adult. Only an orthodontist can determine if this treatment is an effective option for you. To see if Invisalign can help you achieve the smile you've always wanted, call us.Please visit the About Invisalign page for more information.
Ceramic Braces
Wearing ceramic (clear) braces can offer an attractive, translucent appearance that is less noticeable. Clear braces won't stain or discolor and are as effective as metal braces. Clear braces are a popular choice for our adult patients and some teens.Lingual braces
Lingual braces are not your ordinary "tin-grin" appliances; they are attached to the back side of the teeth, which makes them completely non-visible. This advanced method makes lingual orthodontics particularly well-suited for adults, who often want to improve the look and function of their teeth without letting anyone else know about their treatment.Lingual brackets are attached to the back side of the teeth, which have their own unique shape, unlike the front of each tooth, which is fairly uniform among all people. Standard brackets are mass-produced but each lingual bracket must be custom-formed to the unique shape of each individual tooth, providing for the ultimate in comfort and care. Since the development of Invisalign this type of treatment technique is used less often because of the cost to patients and its effect on speech.
Dentofacial Orthopedics
This is a therapy that can shift the position of a child's jaw or guide its growth before more serious problems develop. The functional appliance works by changing the direction and force of the facial muscles. It uses the energy from those muscles to move the jaw gradually and gently into the desired position. This occurs while the facial bones are still developing actively and are highly responsive to treatment.Orthognathic surgery
This combines orthodontics with jaw surgery to correct certain severe deformities such as a narrow upper jaw, a "gummy" smile, or protrusive or recessive jaws. This technique involves a joint effort between the orthodontist and an oral surgeon. While not necessary in most instances, it makes a dramatic improvement in patients who previously could not be helped by traditional orthodontics.TMJ Patients
Examination
At the first appointment, a complete medical and dental history will be taken. This will be followed by a clinical examination and testing of the muscles of your head and neck. At this time, we will determine if there is sufficient reason to believe that your symptoms are related to disorders of the temporomandibular joint.Records
Tomographic x-rays may be used to confirm our diagnosis. Other tests such as a magnetic resonance imaging are sometimes utilized if necessary.Treatments
If treatment is indicated, a Phase I conservative, noninvasive, reversible therapy will be instituted to establish comfort and proper function. Treatment in this phase may include physical therapy, moist heat and/or ice, jaw exercises, and an intraoral jaw repositioning appliance.Once the pain has been alleviated and the joint stabilized, many patients require little or no further treatment. Others may consider treatment to reduce or eliminate the cause of the problem. This Phase II treatment may consist of orthodontics, occlusal adjustments, crown and bridge work, and in a few cases, surgery.
Our fee will vary according to the type of medical and dental insurance information. Portions of your fee may be covered by one or both of these insurance policies.
If you have been treated previously by another practitioner, it would be helpful if you would bring any appliances and records which are in your possession.