Orthodontic Treatments in Vista

Orthodontic Treatments

Are you looking for orthodontic treatments? If you are looking for
options to straighten your teeth and improve your bite, you have come to
the right place.

What is an orthodontic treatment?

An orthodontic treatment is a treatment administered by an
orthodontist in order to align your teeth back to their proper
positions. Orthodontic treatments are useful to people who have crooked
or crowded teeth.

What is involved in orthodontic treatment?

The first step to orthodontic treatment is a full dental examination
by our orthodontists. This will usually involve looking at your teeth,
taking dental X-rays, and making impressions of your teeth.

The orthodontist will then discuss the treatment options available
for your case. Treatment options are usually driven by the status of
your teeth and jaws and whether the problem is mild, moderate, or
severe.

After analysis and discussion, your treatment plan is created. You
and your orthodontist will be guided by this plan up to the end of your
treatment.

What are the orthodontic treatment options?

Braces

Braces are probably the most common orthodontic treatment.
Traditional braces had metal and wires passing across your teeth. Even
though metal braces are still popular, dental advancements have made
them more pleasing and introduced colors that make them appealing to
children and adults. Braces gradually shift your teeth into their
desired positions over time.

Clear Aligners

Invisalign is the most common brand of clear aligners that are worn
over your teeth in sets with each set slightly changing your teeth’s
positions. Invisalign treatment can take between 6 and 18 months
depending on the problem being corrected.

Retainers

A retainer is an oral appliance given to you after you have completed
your treatment with braces or clear aligners. The retainer is supposed
to “retain” or keep the results you achieved.

Tooth Extraction

Is tooth extraction considered an orthodontic treatment? Yes, if the
affected tooth is an extra tooth or is affecting the alignment of
adjacent teeth.

Are you ready for orthodontic treatment? Call us to speak with our
orthodontists.