Phase 1 (Early Intervention Orthodontic Treatment) | Adolescent Treatment | Adult Treatment
Phase 1 (Early Intervention Orthodontic Treatment)
When most people think of orthodontics, they think of teenagers. In fact most orthodontic treatment begins between the ages of 9 and 14. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child have a check-up with an orthodontic specialist no later than age 7. Your dentist or hygienists may also recommend your child see Dr. Moin at this early age for a developing malocclusion (bad bite), such as an under bite.
There is a certain window of opportunity to correct some of these malocclusions. At this age the jaws are still growing. There are orthodontic appliances that utilize this growth period to help with jaw size discrepancies. In most cases early treatment can reduce the need for extractions of permanent teeth and can make Phase 2 treatment, full braces, much easier.
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Adolescent Treatment
Between the ages of 11 and 15 is the most common time for orthodontic treatment, and for good reasons. By age 12, most- if not all- of the permanent teeth have erupted and are in place, and crowding, gaps and bad bites can easily be detected. These problems will hardly ever correct themselves, so this is when most parents decide to seek orthodontic treatment.
This is also a good time for orthodontic treatment because many of the negative associations with braces are not present. Many adolescents in this age range undergo orthodontic treatment, and they are very often able to be convinced to wear braces because they see their friends wearing them and want to fit in.
In addition, adolescents are growing rapidly and orthodontists can take advantage of these growth spurts to help shape the bite and teeth correctly. At this age they high metabolisms which can help shorten overall treatment time and reduce the discomfort of orthodontic treatment.
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Adult Treatment
Over one third of Dr. Moin’s patients are adults. Adults are benefitting from the recent advances and new technologies of orthodontic treatment. With today’s options, we can minimize the appearance of braces. We offer mini brackets, clear cosmetic braces, and Invisalign®, virtually invisible braces. These new techniques and materials have made wearing braces more comfortable than ever. Orthodontic treatment can create an optimum foundation for replacing missing teeth. Dr. Moin will work together with your dentist to produce the best functional and esthetic results.
Orthodontic treatment in adults can also be for purely cosmetic reasons. To straighten crooked teeth or close unwanted spaces and give you that healthy and beautiful smile you always wanted.
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