Orthodontics is a specialty discipline of dentistry that focuses on alignment of the teeth and jaws to improve a person’s smile and oral health. Crooked teeth that do not fit together correctly are harder to keep clean and are at risk for tooth decay and gum disease.
Our Services
Invisalign
Invisalign straightens your teeth without wires and brackets, using a series of clear, customized, removable appliances called aligners. It’s virtually undetectable. The aligners are made with 3D computer imaging technology and have been proven effective.
Instead of moving your teeth with wires, as is done with braces, your teeth are moved with a series of clear plastic trays called aligners. There are no brackets to attach and no wires to tighten. Instead, the aligners are created to fit your teeth at each stage of the straightening process. Each aligner is made to move your teeth slightly and is worn for a few weeks at a time. They are virtually invisible, which means that most people won’t even notice that you are in treatment.
Invisalign can be used to treat crowded teeth, widely spaced teeth, overbites, underbites and crossbites. The more severe the case is, the less likely it is that Invisalign will successfully treat it. Invisalign is a great treatment option for our more cosmetically minded adult patients who desire a sleek, near-invisible look while receiving exceptional orthodontic care.
Retainers
Braces create a beautiful smile, but the retainer maintains it while encouraging better oral hygiene long after its use goes away. Although retainers for teeth are most commonly used to hold straight teeth in place after braces, the advantages in wearing the retainers correctly – per orthodontist’s orders – go beyond that. Did you know wearing a retainer can also help iron out speech problems? More than likely, though, the hardest part of having a new retainer is losing it. Getting into the habit of wearing their retainer correctly and keeping it safe isn’t easy, but knowing its advantages and how to make sure you embrace the retainers will help your whole family navigate the process with less stress – and higher marks from your orthodontist.
Retainers for teeth are mostly used as the last phase of orthodontics treatment. After the braces have been removed, teeth can shift back to their original position. So, retainers worn overnight can help maintain the position of straightened teeth.