The ideal age to see an orthodontist is age 7. Early (aka Interceptive) Orthodontic Treatment may benefit growing kids while they still have not lost all of their baby teeth. Indications for treatment include: Anterior and/or posterior crossbite Buck teeth/ proclined incisors Severe crowding Early loss of baby teeth Harmful habits (thumb sucking) Impacted teeth Asymmetric or poor jaw growth

The length of treatment will depend upon how severe the orthodontic problem is. Most commonly, treatments range from 12-30 months, with the average orthodontic treatment lasting approximately 22 months.

Depending on each patients specific needs, most appointments will be scheduled between 4-8 weeks.

A few days of minor sensitivity following adjustment of your braces is normal during orthodontic treatment. We recommend eating softer foods and taking an over the counter pain reliever, like Tylenol or Advil, if necessary.

Many factors are involved in calculating the cost of your customized orthodontic treatment, including the severity of malocclusion, time of treatment and type of appliances used (ie, metal or clear braces or Invisalign).

Many orthodontic treatments are possible using clear aligners, like Invisalign. Since Invisalign needs to be worn 22 hours a day, the discipline required to wear the aligners as indicated is one of the most important factors in deciding if Invisalign is right for you. If you would like to know if you are a candidate, come in for a complimentary consultation. You can even get a preview of what your new smile could look like.

If one of the braces becomes loose, please call our office so that we can schedule your appointment with adequate time to adhere the bracket to your tooth. Be careful, often loose braces are due to eating food that is too hard.