Invisalign Teen® We are a certified Invisalign Teen™ provider Bummed out about having braces? Invisalign Teen gives you a whole new way to wear braces for a “clearly” amazing smile! I have enough to worry about … … now I need braces too? The team has a game this [...]
FAQs What is orthodontics? Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. What is an orthodontist? An orthodontist is a specialist who has completed an advanced education program following dental school to learn the special skills required to [...]
Common Treatments After Before Crowding of the teeth Patient started treatment at age eleven and wore braces for 26 months. He loves his new smile. After Before Openbite: front teeth don’t touch Patient sucked her thumb as [...]
Dentofacial Orthopedics You may have noticed that our doctor specializes in “Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.” While most people have heard of orthodontics, many are puzzled by the “dentofacial orthopedics” portion of the title. We can explain! Every orthodontist starts out in dental school. Upon completion of dental school, some [...]
Surgical Orthodontics What is surgical orthodontics? Just as orthodontics repositions teeth, surgical orthodontics (also known as orthognathic surgery) corrects jaw irregularities to improve the patient’s ability to chew, speak, and breathe. It also improves facial appearance. In other words, surgical orthodontics straightens your jaw. Moving the jaws also moves [...]
Craniofacial Orthodontics Cleft lip and palate treatment Craniofacial orthodontics is a sub-specialty of orthodontics that focuses on the treatment of patients with birth defects such as cleft lip and palate. The orthodontist will work with a team comprised of speech pathologists, oral surgeons, and craniofacial plastic surgeons in planning [...]
TADs Temporary Anchorage Devices Temporary Anchorage Devices, or TADs, are small titanium anchors used in certain orthodontic cases to help achieve quicker tooth movement with more efficiency and comfort. TADs may be used in addition to braces or as an alternative to headgear. How are TADs placed? A strong [...]
Clear Braces Having braces doesn't necessarily entail highly visible metal brackets and wires. In fact, many of today’s braces are made from either clear or natural tooth-colored materials to provide patients with an attractive, less noticeable alternative to traditional braces. What are the differences between clear braces and clear [...]