Early Treatment

Your child may be referred to the office by a General Dentist or a Pediatric Dentist for an initial assessment. It may be of interest to you to know that the American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first time orthodontic evaluation by the age of 7, because many changes occur around that stage of development and can be resolved early with little cost and great preventive benefits. The purpose of this early consultation is to determine the ideal time for initial care. This will enable the most effective treatment to reduce growth and development problems which may be extremely difficult to correct at a later age.

Our goal is to obtain the best of all possible results in the least amount of time. Occasionally, several phases of treatment are recommended to take full advantage of physical changes as they occur. This may necessitate fine tuning after most of the teeth have erupted.

Adult Treatment

There are many reasons why adults seek orthodontic treatment including esthetic considerations, crooked teeth, headaches, and jaw pain. Often these cases are treated with ceramic braces, metal brackets, TMJ splints or Invisalign ™ (“invisible braces” which are clear esthetic sequential aligners similar to bleaching trays). Occasionally, jaw surgery may be recommended in an attempt to obtain an ideal result.

Traditional Metal Braces

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 Braces

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.

Invisalign®

Invisalign® uses a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners to straighten your teeth. And, no one can tell you are wearing Invisalign because it's invisible! Not only are the aligners invisible, they are removable, so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment, plus brushing and flossing are less of a hassle. The aligners are comfortable and have no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment. Click here to learn more about Invisalign.

Lingual Braces

Lingual braces are hidden behind the teeth and are therefore invisible" when you smile. Lingual braces are 100% customized to match the shape of your teeth and therefore the metal appliances are created uniquely for you. Lingual braces are a very reasonable option for athletes, models, actors/actresses, musicians who play wind instruments, and adult professionals.