Orthodontics
Achieve a Straighter, Healthier Smile with Orthodontics
When your teeth are crooked or misaligned, it affects more than just the appearance of your smile. Crooked teeth are often more difficult to clean, increasing the risk of tooth decay. A misaligned bite can also cause headaches and place added stress on your jaw joints. Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry focused on repositioning the teeth and jaws for a healthier, more comfortable smile. At Dental Plus Clinic Dr. Tejash Patel offers clear aligners from ClearCorrect to straighten minor to moderate misalignment comfortably and discreetly. We also have a board-certified orthodontist on staff who can provide treatment for more complex issues. Whatever your age, we can help you straighten your smile for improved confidence and oral health.
Do I Need Orthodontics
The best way to find out if orthodontics can help you is to schedule an appointment at our office. Dr. Patel can examine your teeth and the way your jaws meet to determine if orthodontic treatment is right for you. Orthodontics can address a range of concerns, including:
- Crowding: When the dental ridge cannot comfortably accommodate all of your teeth, the teeth can overlap and become crowded.
- Spacing: Gaps in your smile can occur due to a number of reasons, including an improper match between the size of the jaw and the permanent teeth.
- Overbites: When the upper front teeth protrude too far over the lower teeth, this is called an overbite.
- Open bites: An open bite occurs when space remains between the front or side teeth when the back teeth touch.
- Underbites:When the lower teeth protrude too far forward, or the upper teeth are too far back, it is called an underbite.
- Crossbites: The natural position of the bite may involve the top or bottom arch resting too far to either side.
Orthodontic treatment can also help if your upper front teeth and lower front teeth do not align properly. This condition is called a misplaced midline.
Determining the Right Treatment for You
There are a variety of orthodontic treatments available. Depending on your needs, Dr. Patel or our orthodontist can recommend the treatment option best suited to realigning your smile. For minor to moderate concerns, Dr. Patel can provide ClearCorrect, a series of customized clear aligners that guide teeth into place.
Orthodontic treatment is an investment in the long-term health and wellness of your smile.
Many adult patients prefer clear aligners because they are discreet and require no dietary restrictions. However, for more complex issues, our orthodontist may recommend another treatment, such as:
- Traditional braces
- Removable retainers
- Palatal expanders
- Lip and cheek bumpers
- Jaw repositioning aligners, or splints
- Headgear
Advancements in orthodontic treatment have made braces less intrusive and more discreet than ever. You can speak to our orthodontist about ceramic tooth-colored brackets, clear brackets, and lingual braces, which are placed on the back surfaces of the teeth.
The Benefits of Orthodontics
Straightening your smile can provide a range of benefits at any age. In addition to creating a more pleasing appearance, orthodontics can improve the health of your smile. Straight teeth are easier to keep clean, helping you avoid tooth decay and other oral health issues. A proper bite is more comfortable and reduces wear on your teeth. After orthodontics, your teeth are much more likely to last a lifetime.
Improve the Comfort and Health of Your Smile
Orthodontic treatment is an investment in the long-term health of your smile. Schedule an appointment, and after a detailed analysis of your smile, the Dentist can recommend the right treatment to meet your needs.
