Orthodontics Virginia Beach
Straighten Your Teeth & Boost Your Smile’s Potential
Straight teeth, while attractive, also greatly contribute to good oral health. Orthodontics is the dental science of repositioning teeth into a proper bite, and having a proper bite will serve you well in your daily life. Dr. Morgan can help to straighten your teeth using solutions like braces, retainers, spacers, clear aligners, and other mechanisms. Many people relate metal braces to adolescence. However, children as well as adults can benefit from orthodontic treatment. To learn more about our orthodontic solutions here at our Virginia Beach dental office, keep reading below or call today!
Why Choose Hampton Roads Center for Cosmetic Dentistry for Orthodontics?
- Invisalign Clear Aligners Available
- Skilled Dentist with Decades of Experience
- Advanced Technology Ensures Ideal Results
Traditional Metal Braces
Metal braces have been used for decades in orthodontics, and there’s a good reason why – they work quite well! Metal braces rely on a system of brackets that are bonded to the teeth and connected via wire. This archwire slowly moves the teeth into their desired positions, at a subtle yet precise rate. Braces are great for complex orthodontic cases but can tackle a very wide assortment of bite and misalignment problems.
Invisalign Clear Aligners
Invisalign relies on custom-made clear aligners that are worn over the teeth. Invisalign does the same job as metal braces, but many patients prefer this treatment method for its comfort and convenience. The clear aligners are entirely removable in addition to being transparent, meaning that patients can discreetly straighten their teeth while also not having to worry about adjusting their diet, as is the case with braces.
Orthodontics for Children & Teens
In children, it is sometimes necessary, as well as easier, to begin orthodontic treatment before the jaw and gums fully form; for this reason, we recommend that you bring your child in for an orthodontic consultation by age seven. This way, we can proactively treat potential problems from habits such as thumb sucking and mouth breathing, or genetic issues like crowding, underbite, or overbite. Our interceptive approach enables us to nip teeth alignment issues before they escalate, gently expanding and reshaping a young person's smile. When all the permanent teeth emerge during adolescence, some children may need a second treatment phase, which can include comprehensive orthodontics and an appliance, like a retainer, to maintain teeth position.
Orthodontics for Adults
More adults than ever wear braces these days – in fact, one in five orthodontic patients is an adult, but not exclusively for cosmetic reasons. The savvy consumer knows that you're never too old to enjoy the health benefits of a straight smile. For instance, symptoms like earaches, dizziness, headaches, and neck pain can all be associated with a misaligned jaw. Correcting the bite will alleviate these symptoms and improve function and comfort while reducing the potential for tooth wear. In addition, straight teeth are less prone to decay and gum disease.