When I see patients that are very young that have potential problems, there are special types of appliances that I use to help the teeth guided into proper place while they are growing rather than waiting until their teeth are all formed. Problems have to be really undone at that point.
But I also provide adult cosmetic orthodontics which work within six months in most cases rather than the two years plus that is taken by traditional orthodontics. And they are very cosmetic-oriented so they are barely visible and they work really fast.
When their teeth are crowded and crooked, rotated, they’re overlapping each other, it is very difficult to keep them clean. And many times it becomes a gum problem which ends up with a loss of bone and loosening of teeth and eventually loss of teeth. So we like to try to prevent that by straightening their teeth. Taking care of the hygiene aspect of it is very good.
Transform Your Bite With Orthodontics in Shelby Charter Township
Straight teeth do more than improve your smile’s appearance. They’ll improve your oral health and function too. At our practice, you’ll find options for orthodontics in Shelby Charter Township to help you achieve the straight teeth you’ve always wanted – but in less time. As a result of treatment, you can:
- Feel more confident in every area of life
- Improve your oral health since straight teeth are easier to clean
- Find relief from jaw pain caused by a TMJ disorder
- Reduce the wear and tear on your teeth
- Enjoy results that last a lifetime with proper follow-up care
Call 586-646-4253 for an appointment.
Benefit From Straight Teeth at Every Age
Orthodontic treatment can correct numerous issues caused by misaligned teeth. However, many people think of orthodontics as a treatment for kids or teenagers. That isn’t the case, though. Adults can benefit from treatment as well. In fact, the American Association of Orthodontists reports that one in three orthodontic patients are adults.
At our practice, we offer a variety of orthodontic solutions to meet your alignment needs using Six Month Smiles. These solutions will give you results in less time than traditional metal braces. Your options include:
- Six Month Smiles Braces – These brackets and wires focus on straightening only the teeth that are visible in the front of your smile. Since movements of the back molars are avoided, many patients can complete their treatment within six months. Plus, the wires are straight and don’t need to be bent like traditional braces. So you won’t have uncomfortable adjustments!
- Clear Aligners – Similar to traditional clear aligners, Six Month Smiles clear aligners are virtually invisible and comfortable to wear. However, this option only straightens the teeth that are visible when you smile and avoids repositioning your back molars. Because of this, you can complete your treatment in as few as six months.
Our practice also offers space maintainers for children. This orthodontic appliance will maintain space in a child’s mouth for their permanent teeth to erupt properly. It’s typically recommended if a child loses a tooth too soon. It can help your child avoid the need for future orthodontic treatment.
Call 586-646-4253 for orthodontics in Shelby Charter Township. You can also schedule online.
Each patient is different, with a unique set of wants and needs. It is not possible to give you an estimate on your orthodontic treatment until we’ve first performed an exam and worked up treatment options for you. Then we can make sure you have all the information you need, including cost, to decide on the orthodontic care that’s right for you.
Only your dental insurance provider can tell you about the specific benefits included in your plan, but in some cases, at least a portion of orthodontic care can be covered. If you want to know more about our payment options, you can talk to us about our third-party financing through CareCredit.
Our patients think so! We’ve treated many patients who have been unhappy with their smiles for years because of gaps, crooked teeth, and other orthodontic issues. Orthodontic treatment not only improves the appearance of your smile, it often improves its function too by moving teeth into proper alignment. Misaligned teeth can contribute to health problems such as TMJ disorders.