Orthodontist 101...
What? When? Why? How?

What is an Orthodontist?
A doctor of quality orthodontics is a doctor that specializes in establishing an alignment of the teeth and jaws that is consistent with a balanced facial pattern. Treatment involves how to fix teeth, how to get braces, the design, application and control of corrective "appliances" such as braces, retainers, etc., to achieve facial balance and proper occlusion (bite)

When is the right time to start orthodontic treatment?
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children have an orthodontic evaluation by age 7, and adults can be treated at any age. There are many advantages to early orthodontic treatment:

Improve Self-Confidence and Self-Image.
Be shown how to straighten your teeth without braces.
Guide facial growth for the appropriate profile and jaw placement.
Improve chances of avoiding extraction and surgical procedures.
Guide eruption of permanent teeth regulating space where and as needed.
Eliminate adverse habits, such as thumb sucking and tongue thrusting.
Prevent impaction of cuspids with early expansion
Improve the chances of good speech development.
Simplify and shorten treatment time for full braces and correctives.

Why is orthodontic treatment important?
Crooked and crowded teeth are hard to clean and maintain, making them prime targets for tooth decay, gum disease and other health concerns. Poor jaw and/or tooth alignment can put undo stress on teeth and their supporting tissues, causing teeth to chip, crack, wear excessively, or even loosen. Some malocclusions, or bad bites, may contribute to chronic headaches, face or neck pain.  Most everyone can benefit from orthodontic treatment.  Anyone who wants to improve his or her smile and/or bite should consult with an orthodontist.

How long does treatment usually take?
Since everyone is different, some people may respond to treatment more quickly than others do. Generally, the active treatment time (wearing braces) ranges from one to three years depending on the complexity of the case.  No insurance? It’s not a problem! Most doctors have affordable orthodontics, offer a free consultation and work within a budgetary requirements.




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Smiling Success!
Successful orthodontic treatment is a two-way street, requiring a consistent and cooperative effort from both the orthodontic team and the patient. Wearing the prescribed appliances, properly cleaning and maintaining your teeth, and regularly visiting the orthodontist and the family dentist, will help ensure great results and a healthy, beautiful smile. How about the ability to straighten your teeth with affordable clear invisible braces? There are many possibilities for quality orthodontics, affordable priced and definitely not cheap braces. Many corrective appliances such as Invisalign will offer state of the art invisible treatment.  Find the right Orthodontist for you Now. Enter your zip code and get started!