Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities.

An orthodontist is a dentist who has completed an orthodontic residency after dental school and acquired the skills to manage tooth movement and guide facial development.

• Improved function of the teeth
• A more attractive smile
• Possible rise in self-confidence
• Improved health of teeth and gums
• Movement of permanent teeth into favorable positions
• Improved force distribution and wear patterns of the teeth
• Lowers the injury risk to protruded front teeth
• Enhanced ability to clean teeth
• Makes other dental treatment easier

• Excessive protrusion of upper front teeth over the lower teeth
• Covering of lower teeth by upper teeth when biting together (deep bite)
• Upper front teeth are behind or inside the lower front teeth (underbite)
• Upper and lower front teeth don't touch when biting together (open bite)
• Crowding or overlapping of teeth
• No lineup of the center of the upper and lower teeth
• Continued finger or thumb-sucking habits after six or seven years
• Chewing difficulty
• Teeth wearing unevenly or excessively
• Shifting of jaw to one side or another when biting together
• Spaces between the teet
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The American Association of

Orthodontists recommends that every child first visit an orthodontist by age seven or earlier if a problem is detected by parents, the family dentist, or the child's physician.

Orthodontic problems are easier to correct if they are detected at an early age. Surgery and other complications can be avoided by getting early treatment.

Phase I or early interceptive treatment is a limited orthodontic treatment (i.e. expander or partial braces) before all of the permanent teeth have erupted. Such treatment can occur between the ages of six and ten. This treatment is sometimes recommended to make more space for developing teeth, correction of crossbites, overbites, and underbites or harmful oral habits. 

Phase II treatment is also called comprehensive treatment because it involves full braces when all of the permanent teeth have erupted, usually between the ages of eleven and thirteen.

It's possible for anyone to have a beautiful and healthy smile at any age. Today, 20 to 25 percent pf orthodontic patients are adults.

Invisalign® is a teeth straightening approach that makes use of a custom-made series of aligners. They are made of smooth, comfortable, and virtually invisible plastic that can be worn over your teeth.

Braces help move your teeth into proper positions by using steady, gentle pressure. Its main components are the brackets placed on your teeth and the archwire that holds them together. The archwire also provides a track along which your teeth can be moved into the desired positions. 

Treatment time varies based on a patient's severity of problems as well as that patient's physiological response to treatment.  Phase I usually takes 10 to 15 months.  Standard Phase II averages 2-3 years.

Fortunately, nothing in our orthodontic office requires a "shot" or sedation.  Discomfort is minimal and infrequent and can remedied with ibuprofen (Advil®).

No, it will not interfere with playing any sports. It's a good habit to wear a mouthguard when participating in any sporting activity. We provide a mouthguard for ALL patients whether they play on an organized sports team or not.

No. But, it might take some time for you to get adjusted. You can get brace covers to prevent any discomfort.

Yes, you should Definitely continue to see your general dentist every six months for cleanings and dental checkups while in treatment.