This course of treatment involves moving your teeth into straighter position step-by-step, until you have a more beautiful smile.
A lower lingual arch is a space maintainer for the lower teeth. It maintains the molars where they are and it does not move them. It keeps the molars from migrating forward and prevents them from blocking off the space of teeth that develop later. Used when early loss of baby teeth or when lower teeth are slightly crowded.
Headgear is an orthodontic appliance attached to dental braces that aids in correcting severe bite problems. The headgear is attached to the braces and is anchored from the back of the head, neck, or forehead. Its purpose is to stop the upper jaw from growing and to distalize the upper molars, hence preventing or correcting overbite. The type that is anchored on the forehead is used to medialize the upper molars, hence correcting or preventing underbite. There are two different headgear: one to correct overbite (cervical headgear) and one to treat underbites (reverse headgear). Headgear should be worn 10 to 14 hours daily, typically at night, or as directed by your dentist.
A palatal expander is an appliance placed on the roof of the mouth to widen the upper dental arch, which allows the arch to be painlessly separated and spread. A treatment used for younger patients. Many times a palatal expander can be used to create a proper alignment of the arches so permanent teeth have room to erupt in a natural position. Often, the use of an arch expander early may eliminate the need for braces later.
A space maintainer is a removable or fixed appliance designed to maintain an existing space. They are usually fitted to children when they have lost baby teeth early. The gap left from losing this tooth needs to be held open for the permanent tooth to erupt in its correct position.
A gadget that the orthodontist gives you to wear after your braces are removed. The retainer attaches to your upper and/or lower teeth and holds them in the correct position. You wear the retainer 24 hours a day at first, then at night to make sure that none of your teeth move while your jaw hardens and your teeth get strongly attached to your jaw.
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Attaining the smile you’ve always wanted is as important to you as it is to us, and helping you affordably achieve that smile is our main goal. We are preferred providers for numerous plans including most PPOs and our fees are often equivalent or similar to those allowable under other preferred provider arrangements. Ask for assistance from our front office staff if you have any questions about your specific plan.
We designed the new practice with children in mind! From the toys and video games in our colorful waiting room to our children-themed treatment rooms, we provide our patients with a fun, comfortable, and enjoyable dental experience.
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