Orthodontic Services in Roslyn Heights
What is Orthodontic Treatment
Understanding Orthodontic Treatment
Having a beautifully straight smile can have a very positive impact on one’s life. However, most people are not born with perfect teeth. With the advancements in orthodontic treatment, smiles can be transformed.
Orthodontic treatment is a dental specialty that works to correct misaligned teeth and jaws. It addresses overcrowding, gaps between teeth, crooked teeth, poor bite patterns – and that’s just the beginning of what it can do.
Although adults can take advantage of these treatments, too, orthodontic care usually starts with children. Most kids should be assessed for orthodontic treatment by the time they are 6 or 7 years old. As they are still developing and growing, steps can be taken to reduce the need for more advanced or complex ortho treatment in the future.
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Orthodontic Treatment
Having straight teeth and a perfectly aligned bite is more important than just its beautiful appearance. With orthodontic treatment, your child will have:
- Improved self-confidence and self-esteem
- Better jaw alignment
- A higher level of oral hygiene – and lower risk of tooth decay
Early orthodontic treatment can lead to:
- A correction of harmful oral habits
- Increased speaking ability
- Reduction in bruxism
Procedures Offered
Metal Braces
Metal braces made from stainless steel brackets and wires remain the most popular choice for braces and are very effective.
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Clear Brackets
Virtually invisible, there are several advantages clear brackets have over traditional braces and aligners. Clear braces combine tieless braces with high technology archwires that are clinically proven to move teeth fast and comfortably with truly spectacular smile and facial results. Available from skilled orthodontists, clear braces combine the best of traditional clear braces and invisible aligners to deliver a discrete treatment experience with results that go beyond straight teeth.
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Self-Ligating Braces
Self-ligating brackets have some advantages over traditional metal braces. The primary difference is that they do not use elastics or metal ties to connect the archwire to the brackets. There are several potential benefits to choosing self-ligating brackets if it is determined that they are a good option for your treatment.
Lingual Braces
Lingual braces are a great solution for professionals or for anyone who prefers not to have the braces visible. Lingual braces are placed behind your teeth so that you get the same effective tooth alignment to create a beautiful smile, without everyone realizing you have braces.
Clear Aligners
A modern approach to straightening teeth, clear aligners involves using a series of custom made aligners to gradually and gently shift the teeth into place. Made of smooth, comfortable and virtually invisible plastic that you wear over your teeth, the aligners are easy to use, just changing into a new set of aligners every 2 weeks until your treatment is complete. You’ll achieve a great smile with little interference in your daily life, even while most people won’t even know you’re straightening your teeth.
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Once treatment is complete, a retainer is worn for a period of time, usually just at night. The retainer helps maintain the new smile and also allows for small adjustments, if needed, once the braces have been removed
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Palatal Expander Device (PED)
Both removable and fixed PEDs can be used to address crowding and other issues by expanding the upper jaw to make more room to accommodate tooth and/or jaw alignment.
Preventative Pediatric Dentistry
Why Choose Dental Associates
for Kids Only, LLP?
Why Choose Dental Associates
for Kids Only, LLP?
