Orthodontic Dental Services
Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. These includes treatment of different conditions such as:
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Extractions
There are a number of reasons why a tooth may need to be removed:
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Straight teeth in 6 months!
As the name implies, Six Month Smiles is an orthodontic treatment that is completed in an average of 6 months. Ryan Swain, DMD, founder of Six Month Smiles, explains the system:
"Six Month Smiles is a cosmetic orthodontic treatment that is an alternative for adults who are not interested in traditional comprehensive orthodontics and who aren't good candidates for veneers. The goal of treatment is to greatly improve the smile by increasing symmetry, alignment, and the overall position of the teeth."
How does Six Month Smiles work?
Six Month Smiles is a combination of time-tested orthodontic techniques that have been put together in a new and exciting way.
A key ingredient of the Six Month Braces procedure is the use of high-tech wires. These wires exert light continuous force to gently move the teeth to the desired position. Tooth colored brackets and wires make our braces less noticeable and more esthetic.
My teeth are all crowded together. Will Six Month Smiles work on me?
The most common chief complaint of patients seeking orthodontic treatment is crowding. Crowded teeth are treated very well
with Six Month Smiles. Most people with crowded teeth have large teeth in a small jaw. In many cases simply rounding out and developing the constricted arch will give you enough room to straighten the crowded teeth.
Some more severe crowding situations will require gentle polishing between the teeth. It is a very conservative way to help alleviate crowding, is painless, and does not increase the incidence of tooth decay or gum disease.
Will Six Month Smiles work on me if I have spaces, an overbite, or an underbite?
Six Month Smiles will work on almost any type of situation including open bites, deep bites, anterior crossbites, and teeth that need straightening prior to cosmetic bonding or porcelain veneer placement.
Do Six Month Smiles hurt more than regular braces or do they cause more damage than regular braces?
Six Month Smiles uses low forces over a short period of time allowing for a very comfortable treatment with a very low likelihood of damage to the roots of the teeth. The discomfort associated with tooth movement is no more and often less than conventional orthodontics.
