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ORTHODONTICS - BRACES
HAPPY TEETH STRAIGHT TEETH
Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions (improper bites), which may be
a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate
jaw relationships, or both.
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Orthodontic treatment can focus on dental displacement only, or can deal with the control and modification of facial growth. In the latter case it is better defined as "dentofacial orthopedics". |
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Orthodontic treatment can be carried out for purely aesthetic reasons - improving the general appearance of patients' teeth and face for cosmetic reasons- but treatment is often prescribed for practical reasons, providing the patient with a functionally improved bite (occlusion).
Our Orthodontist is Dr. Tony Doumit, D.M.D.
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COMMON TREATMENTS |
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Lower Crowding
Lower crowding may be corrected with expansion, without extracting any teeth.
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Over Bite
It is possible to resolve protrusive teeth and/or recessive chin with orthodontic treatment. |
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Deep Bite
Tooth movements that can correct a bite that is very deep. |
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Front Gap
A front gap can be closed with orthodontic movement. |
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Under Bite
Typical tooth movement to correct midface deficiency or under bite. |
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Placement of Backets
A bracket is placed with orthodontic glue on a tooth. |
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TYPES OF BRACES
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Metal Braces are the most
common type. They are
made of high grade stainless
steel.
Nowadays, metal braces are
smaller, more comfortable
and attractive. |
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| Ceramic brackets are made of composite materials. They are very strong and generally do not stain. Adults like to choose ceramic because they "blend in" with the teeth and are less noticeable than metal. These are the type of braces actor Tom Cruise had. |
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Invisalign® is the invisible way to straighten your teeth without braces.
Invisalign® uses a series of clear removable aligners to straighten your teeth without metal wires or brackets.
Invisalign® has been proven effective in clinical research and in orthdontic practices nationwide. |
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