Adult Orthodontics

Before the treatment starts, an imprint of a patient’s mouth is done and then scanned into a system used to form the Invisalign aligners. After the impression of an individual’s mouth is scanned, an orthodontist analyzes the mouth. The orthodontist then decides the movement of teeth needed to achieve the desired aesthetic results. When the orthodontist figures out the “path” of the teeth, he or she makes aligners to achieve the desired end result. Once the aligners are created, they are sent to the patient. The patient then can begin the treatment. After the explanation of Invisalign aligners, Joffe goes on to point out the negatives and positives Invisalign brings about. Some of the negatives include lack of control of the treatment and limited corrections available, while some of the positives include the desired appearance of an orthodontic treatment and the ability for a user to retain good oral care at ease. Invisalign is a unique system that has pros and

Introduction Picture this, your dentist calls you into the room where your child is after their dentist appointment, he tells you that your child will need braces and it will cost roughly about $3,000 to $7,000 depending on your insurance. You are devastated, you know that you might not have the right insurance nor the money to cover it but you want your child to grow up with nice teeth and ones that aren’t jacked up. Now think about it after I tell you that you could have prevented it or at least the best to your ability? According to Dr. Allen S. Phillips Orthodontics, more than 3.5 billion kids and teenagers through the ages of 10 and 13 are receiving orthodontic treatment (usually braces) every year. There is so many different ways as a

Invisalign is a device designed to blend with your teeth. The aligner is made out of smooth, transparent and BPA-free plastic that is worn over your teeth. The aligner gradually moves your teeth similar to dental braces.

There are a few cases in which Invisalign is not the best method to treat or correct a dental condition.

“Over four million people in the U.S. wear braces, and 25 percent of these individuals are adults. If you have a misaligned jaw or out-of-place teeth, be sure to ask your dentist if braces are right for you.” (A Biographical Portrait of Edward Hartley Angle, Nov. 6)

There are many orthodontic health services that offers Invisalign services around New Jersey. What is Invisalign? This is orthodontist treatment that uses a series of virtually translucent, removable and relaxing aligners that lets patient smile during and after treatment. The Invisalign clear aligners are made with 3D computers virtual imaging technology.

After almost a lifetime of going to orthodontist appointments for myself, I began to realize what a great job becoming an orthodontist would be. When I was about 9 or 10 years old, I had began the first stage of braces. After that, I was given instructions of how to properly take care of my teeth, such as which foods I couldn’t eat. I did not enjoy the entire experience throughout the years, but was relieved when they were removed before my first year of high school. Then I put on my retainer, and discovered it was like having braces

Some orthodontists take the demand of patients for granted, in which they don't customize their cosmetic dental treatments for each patient who has different orthodontic needs. For example, comfortable braces for adults may not be similar with kids who needs their own level of convenient braces. This is the major concern of Family Braces. As the name implies, this is the main destination for every familly member to get the best choices of brace that suit every

Have you ever had braces to fix your teeth? They help make your teeth straight. They also make them look nice, so that they aren’t jagged. Orthodontists are the people who work to fix your teeth the way they are supposed to be arranged in your mouth.

There are many versions of braces offered now, but the most popular choice is still traditional metal braces. Made of stainless steel brackets and wires, they're usually the least expensive option. Modern versions use smaller brackets and wires. And technological advances

This customized treatment uses clear aligners to straighten the teeth. This is the perfect option for those that would like a more discreet way to straighten their teeth.

Once the teeth have been realigned using braces or headgear, your orthodontist may recommend using a retainer so that the realigned teeth do not begin to draft back to their original positions. Retainers are usually worn for a few months or until the bone underneath the teeth has reformed into the correct position.

The mouth is the gateway to the body… good health begins with good teeth. Tooth decay, […]

The biggest problem is if you have a preexisting dental implant. An implant cannot be moved, and could cause the Invisalign process to not be completely effective. Your orthodontist will be able to look at the placement of your existing implant, and determine if it needs to be moved. If the implant can stay where it is at, you may still be a good candidate for receiving Invisalign.

We all know that one day those braces will come off. At that time your orthodontist creates your new retainer. We all know the retainer is an important part of the teeth-straightening process. If you do not wear the retainer prescribed by your orthodontist, your teeth will go back to their earlier placement. Your teeth will line up exactly as they looked before you got braces. Your teeth are held in place by periodontal ligaments. It takes a long time for the periodontal ligaments to adjust when the teeth are straightened. Therefore, orthodontists created retainers to keep your teeth straight, in perfect alignment.