Invisalign Treatment
Using the latest Trios 3 shape scanner, we take a fast and precise 3D digital scan of your teeth. Your 3D digital scan is used to design a sequential series of clear aligners that you wear all day and night, and replace on a weekly basis. The aligners are designed in a way that requires less adjustments by the doctor. This means that the frequency of your appointments is much lower than with traditional braces.
Each new aligner slowly shifts the teeth into the desired position. One of the most handy features of clear aligners is its removable nature. You can continue to eat, brush your teeth, and attend special events.
- Clear aligners can be more comfortable than metal braces
- The trays are almost unnoticeable
- Less office visits (usually every 3 months)
- You can eat anything you want during treatment (as opposed to having to avoid crunchy, sticky foods with traditional braces)
- Oral hygiene with aligners is a breeze
Braces
Braces are a common orthodontic treatment option among both children and adults. They can help correct various orthodontic problems, such as crooked and crowded teeth, jaw problems, and a misaligned bite. Not only that, but braces can also eliminate problems you or your child may have with keeping teeth clean, speaking properly, or even eating. With the recent advancements in dental technology, braces are now more comfortable, sleeker, and less conspicuous than they once were.
The benefit of metal braces is that gives you the opportunity to fix your bite and change the elastic’s color every appointment.
Our clear braces work like metal braces but gives an added confidence as they are less visible.
Dr. Tassara offers an updated version of the traditional metal braces which are more comfortable and less noticeable.
Understanding Early Check-Ups
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends children get their first check-up with an AAO orthodontist either at the first recognition of an orthodontic problem or at age 7.
Around that age, children have a mix of baby (primary) and permanent teeth. An examination at this age gives the child orthodontist a wealth of information. If a problem exists, or if one is developing, your orthodontist is able to advise you on which treatment is recommended, when it should begin, and estimate its length.
If your child is younger than 7, and you notice something that appears “off,” it’s not necessary to wait until your child turns 7 or until you get a recommendation from your dentist. You should take your child to an orthodontist the moment you notice an issue, regardless of age.
Surgical Orthodontics
Surgical orthodontics, also known as orthognathic surgery, is a type of orthodontic treatment used to correct severe malocclusion discrepancies . When you need surgical orthodontics, your orthodontist will work with an oral surgeon to ensure that you receive the best treatment alternatives for better results.
Intraoral Scanners for Digital Impressions
Intraoral scanners are a crucial component of modern dental practices, allowing for more accurate restorations and more efficient relationships with labs. Digital impressions also improve the patient experience by reducing chair-time and the overall number of visits.
Panoramic X-Ray Imaging System with Cephalometric
Our office has a digital Pano Ceph digitial X-ray machine to diagnose accurately your facial discrepancies and plan your orthodontic treatment with better results.
Clear Retainers
Changes in tooth position are a lifelong and naturally occurring phenomenon, and to maintain the result created by your orthodontic treatment, retainers must be worn. While small changes after treatment are normal, retainers prevent teeth from going back to their original positions. Clear retainers loo like clear aligners.
Hawley Retainer
Hawley retainers, are made from a combination of an acrylic or hard plastic plate connected by a metal wire. Your orthodontist will mold the retainer to fit comfortably on the roof of your mouth while the wire goes against your teeth. One fun aspect of wire retainers is that the acrylic or plastic plate can come in a variety of colors, you don’t have to worry about it being visible even if you do opt for a colored retainer. Colors and designs that display against the roof of your mouth, so you don’t have to worry.
Teeth Whitening
We offer multiple teeth whitening treatments that allows your teeth to be bleached so they can achieve an even lighter shade than their original color, becoming a luminescent, pearly white color.
Teeth Whitening should occur after plaque, tartar and all other debris have been cleaned from the surface of each tooth, restoring their natural appearance.