ORTHODONTICS
What sets our office apart from others is that we offer Invisalign, Clear Correct, MTM Aligners, Limited Orthodontics and Comprehensive Orthodontics. The following is a quick guide as to how they are different.
Invisalign: Clear Correct & MTM Aligners
– For late teens and adults
– Patients need to be disciplined to wear the aligners 22 hours a day
– Less doctor control
– More hygienic than braces as you can remove, brush and floss
– Less visible
– More expensive treatment.
Limited Aligners:
– For late teens and adults
– The goal is to get the best smile in the shortest amount of time (cosmetic braces)
– Only address issues on anterior teeth, like crowding and spacing
– Treatment time usually six months
– Less expensive due to shorter treatment time.
Traditional Braces:
– For all patients, usually starting at age 10
– Address any mal-occlusion (bite issues)
– May need to extract teeth
– Longer treatment, 18-24 months.
Many patients turn to orthodontics to improve their appearance and achieve a beautiful smile. However, it’s important to note that we are not only improving the individuals smile but how the teeth function. These bite issues if left un-addressed will lead to larger problems such as TMJ, speech issues, early tooth attrition, and poor oral health.