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Orthodontics

Orthodontics

Open Since 1989 | Most Insurance Accepted | Emergency Services Available

Open Since 1989
Most Insurance Accepted
Emergency Services Available

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Correcting Crooked Teeth

Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that corrects teeth that are positioned improperly. Here at Scotia Glenville Dental Center, we offer a FREE orthodontic consultation to all our existing patients.

Crooked teeth and teeth that don't fit together properly are harder to keep clean, are at risk of tooth decay and periodontal disease and cause extra stress on the chewing muscles. Teeth that are crooked or not in the right place can also detract from your appearance.

Orthodontic treatment can give you a healthier mouth, a more pleasing appearance and teeth that are more likely to last a lifetime.
Woman with braces

Reasons for Orthodontics

Based on diagnostic tools, including a full medical and dental health history, a clinical exam, plaster models of your teeth and special X-rays and photographs, an orthodontist or dentist can decide whether orthodontics are recommended and develop a treatment plan just for you.

Orthodontics can be used to treat a number of issues, such as:
  • Crossbite
  • Crowding
  • Misplaced midline
  • Open bite
  • Overbite
  • Spacing
  • Underbite
Dental Check-up

Fixed Orthodontic Appliances

Braces are the most common fixed appliances, and consist of bands, wires and/or brackets. Bands are fixed around the teeth and used as anchors for the appliance, while brackets are most often bonded to the front of the tooth.

Archwires are passed through the brackets and attached to the bands. Tightening of the archwire puts tension on the teeth, gradually moving them into their proper position. The archwires respond to hot and cold. Cold water removes tension making the treatment very comfortable.

Braces are usually adjusted monthly to give you the desired results, which may be achieved in anywhere from a few months to a few years. Modern braces are smaller, lighter and show far less metal than in the past. They even come in bright colors for kids as well as clear styles that are preferred by many adults.

Special fixed appliances can be used to control thumb sucking or tongue thrusting. These appliances are attached to the teeth by bands.
Aligners

Removable Orthodontic Appliances

Clear Aligners are a popular alternative to traditional braces for adults. Serial aligners are being used by more dentists to move teeth in the same way that fixed braces work, only without metal wires and brackets. These aligners are virtually invisible and can easily be removed for eating, brushing and flossing.

Jaw repositioning appliances, also called splints, are worn on either the top or lower jaw and help train the jaw to close in a more favorable position. They may be used for treating temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ).

Lip and cheek bumpers are designed to keep the lips or cheeks away from the teeth. Your lip and cheek muscles can exert pressure on the teeth, which can be relieved by these bumpers.

A palatal expander is used to widen the arch of the upper jaw. This plastic plate fits over the roof of the mouth. Outward pressure applied to the plate by screws force the joints in the bones of the palate to open lengthwise, thus widening the palatal area.

Removable space maintainers serve the same function as fixed space maintainers. They are made with an acrylic base that fits over the jaw and have plastic or wire branches that go between specific teeth to keep the space between them open.
Aligners

A Great Track Record of Satisfaction

Many of our new patients come to us thanks to referrals from our current, happy patients. Over the past three decades, we've built a great reputation for our quality dental care and friendly service.

Call Scotia Glenville Dental Center at (518) 377-4431 today. We're your local one-stop dental practice.
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