Orthodontics is the dental specialty, which is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of tooth and jaw growth abnormalities. A malocclusion (improper bite) may exhibit itself as protruding teeth, spaced or crowded teeth, facial imbalance or any combination of the above.
Modern day orthodontics can provide many benefits for both children and adults, even given today's active lifestyles. Braces are no longer "taboo"; in fact, they have increasingly become an accepted part of everyday life in our society.
The orthodontic field has changed dramatically over the years but never as much as this past decade. Research done in the space program has given us incredibly flexible titanium alloy wires, which enable us to move teeth with much lighter forces and less discomfort.
Braces no longer look like "railroad tracks" on your teeth. There are many treatment options available including metal braces which are much smaller and high tech, aesthetic braces (with dramatically less metal show), high fashion colors if desired, and the possibility of using "invisible retainers" in some adult cases to align teeth without braces.
One of the most dramatic developments in the past few years is the Damon System which features low-friction tooth movement utilizing a new self-ligating brace combined with the high-tech space age wires. The major advantage of this new technology is that teeth move faster, thereby, significantly reducing the time that braces need to be worn.
Thank you for taking the time to browse our website. We hope that you will find it educational and informative. Hopefully, you will realize that Orthodontics is one of the best investments you can make for your overall dental health, appearance and self-esteem.
If you think that you or a family member can benefit from orthodontics give us a call. We look forward to meeting with you to discuss any questions you may have about specific problems that concern you.
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