When it comes to your smile, there is nothing that says more about you without uttering a single word. Proper dental hygiene can help to keep your smile looking vibrant and white, but sometimes professional work is needed. Thanks to a highly qualified orthodontic team, you can rest easy knowing that your dental care is in good hands.

Spacers
A spacer is needed when there is not enough room for new teeth to come in. A spacer is a piece of hardware with brackets that attaches to two teeth. The spacer is regularly adjusted by a professional to create a progressively larger gap for the teeth to grow into. It is important that patients continue to practice good oral hygiene, as it is very easy for plaque to hide in the hardware.

Braces
Braces often work best when the patient is still growing, although options exist for adults to wear braces for 12 to 20 months. Braces help to set teeth straight, using wires and bands that are regularly adjusted. Orthodontic teams develop a specialized plan for each patient’s smile, so you can be sure that you are receiving the best dental plan for you.

Tooth Repair
Nearly one out of every five children between the ages of five and 11 have at least one tooth that is in a state of decay. By using sealants, orthodontists can reduce tooth decay in molars by 81% for up to four years after application. In some cases, dental implants, crowns, bridges, and veneers are required to repair or conceal a missing tooth. There are up to 15 million people in the U.S. with crown and bridge replacements, and up to 3 million with some kind of dental implants, with as many as 500,000 new patients every year.