Teen Orthodontist
How Tooth Extraction Can Be Beneficial On average, only 10% to 20% of all orthodontic patients will require tooth extractions. Patients who are advised to get an extraction should rest assured they will not feel any discomfort during this process. We refer our patients to highly qualified dentists or oral surgeons within our community. Although the thought of tooth extraction may naturally bring about some negative feelings, patients understand the benefits of tooth removal (when it is advised in their case) and how it outweighs the disadvantages after talking through the treatment plan with our doctors. For some patients, tooth…
The Simple Steps to Getting Braces Explained What is an Orthodontic Consultation? An initial consultation is an essential step everyone should go through before they receive any kind of orthodontic treatment. This appointment serves as a means for the patient (or parent) to communicate their orthodontic concerns and reasoning for seeking orthodontic care. The orthodontist can then present treatment options, discuss advantages and disadvantages of each option, and give advice about which plan will give the best result in the most comfortable and efficient manner. The treatment plan is always decided upon jointly by the patient (or their parent/guardian) and…
Many teenage and adult orthodontic patients prefer to use Invisalign for aesthetic reasons. After all, wearing clear aligner trays is less noticeable than wearing braces. However, Invisalign cannot always correct all orthodontic issues present in a patient with predictability. One such example is when patients have a moderate or severe overbite. Although patients may prefer to use Invisalign instead of braces, overbites cannot always be corrected using Invisalign alone. In these cases, orthodontists often first treat the overbite and then focus on aligning teeth with Invisalign to achieve the best result. An overbite can be corrected with the use of…