Orthodontics

Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that corrects teeth and jaws that are positioned improperly. Crooked teeth and teeth that do not fit together correctly are harder to keep clean, are at risk of being lost early due to tooth decay and periodontal disease, and cause extra stress on the chewing muscles that can lead to headaches, TMJ syndrome and neck, shoulder and back pain. Teeth that are crooked or not in the right place can also detract from one's appearance.

The benefits of orthodontic treatment include a healthier mouth, a more pleasing appearance, and teeth that are more likely to last a lifetime.

 

 

Dentofacial orthopedics

Dentofacial orthopedics is the process of normalizing the growth of a patient’s bone structure and repairing any imbalances of the face and jaws. This process often involves a two-phase treatment and often begins when the patient is around 7 or 8 years old.

 

Dentofacial Orthopedics for Children

Children are often the best candidates for receiving dentofacial orthopedic therapy. Beginning at a young age, your orthodontist will examine and monitor your child’s growth to determine when treatment starting treatment will be most effective. If your child begins orthodontic treatment before all adult teeth have erupted, it is known as phase-one treatment. During phase-one treatment, your orthodontist will use treatments designed to correct your child’s jaw growth and make sure that the jaw bone is properly aligned before beginning the second phase of treatment, which usually involves braces to straighten the teeth.

 

Dentofacial Orthopedics for Adults

Dentofacial orthopedics is also used to treat adults; however, this process may involve surgery. In children, the jaw bones are still forming and have not completely hardened, making it easier for orthodontists to control bone growth and tooth movement. Adults, however, are no longer growing, and their jaw bones have hardened making it more of a challenge to adjust the bite and move teeth into proper alignment if the facial bones are misaligned.

Surgery may be used to adjust the jaw bone and establish the proper bite alignment before beginning a braces treatment. With dentofacial orthopedics, adults can still achieve the beautiful smile they’ve always wanted.

 

Incognito

Incognito™ Lingual braces are the best and only totally non-visible form of fixed orthodontic therapy. Lingual braces have continued to evolve, making them a truly reliable form of orthodontic therapy by using principles similar to those of traditional braces.

Clearly Different

Incognito™ Hidden Braces from 3M provide a new and practically invisible way to change your smile. So no one will ever know you are wearing braces, unless you tell them!

The word lingual refers to the tooth surface next to your tongue, and that’s where Incognito™ Hidden Braces are placed. They are the only behind-the-teeth braces that are 100% customized to the shape of your teeth and to your individual orthodontic treatment.

Incognito™ Braces fit your lifestyle and perfectly conform to your teeth, optimizing
comfort and efficiency.

Incognito™ Hidden Braces are completely invisible so you can confidently smile through every event that life has to offer, from special occasions to everyday joy.

If you want to learn more about Incognito™ and how it works, please visit the Incognito™ homepage.

To ensure the highest quality result, only an orthodontist who has been trained and certified by Align Technology can diagnose and treat patients using the Incognito™ system. Incognito™ is not intended for children and is not appropriate for every adult based on their particular orthodontic problem.

Only an orthodontist can determine if Incognito™ is a viable option for you. To see if Incognito™ can help you achieve the smile you’ve always wanted, contact us to make an appointment.

 

ZOOM! Teeth Whitening

The Doral Center for Orthodontics is a fully-accredited ZOOM! Tooth Whitening Center, offering the very latest light-activated technology of ZOOM! Advanced Power. Clinically proven to whiten teeth by up to eight shades in one office visit, ZOOM Advanced Power removes all signs of staining to give you a “Hollywood white” smile in just one hour.

After applying a bleaching gel to the tooth surface, we activate bright light technology to remove the tell-tale signs of coffee, tea, red wine and smoking. You will also receive the ZOOM! Home Maintenance Kit to ensure your teeth stay whiter for longer.