About Orthodontics

Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics is a dental specialty that deals with prevention and treatment of mal-aligned teeth, aberrant bites, and unharmonious growth of the jaws. The goals of orthodontics are threefold:  Esthetics, Function and Stability.  An orthodontist is a dentist who completed specialty training in this field.

An orthodontist will not only transform your smile into something beautiful, he/she will also correct your bite and modify jaw growth for better facial balance.  Having a better smile will boost  your confidence.  Your corrected bite will allow for better function, better oral hygiene, and will prevent excessive wear and trauma to teeth.    

Orthodontic treatment  can correct genetic problems such as crowding, spaced teeth, protruding upper teeth, extra or missing teeth and jaw growth abnormalities. Other malocclusions   acquired as a result of oral habits, periodontal (gum) disease, poor dental hygiene, early or late loss of  teeth, and trauma  can also be fixed by your orthodontist.

At Orthodontique, we offer all types of orthodontic treatment, from a simple single expander to complex cases involving multi-specialists. We offer metal braces, clear braces, aligner treatment and Inbrace lingual braces. The duration of orthodontic treatment varies from patient to patient.  The typical experience lasts from one to three years depending on the severity of the problem, individual response to treatment, compliance, and other factors.  Sometimes orthodontic treatment must be combined with jaw surgery, dental implants and/or extractions.

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