Orthodontic treatment is interceptive care that begins during a young child’s active growth years. During this time, we can correct crooked teeth, gaps and incorrect jaw alignment with Invisalign Crestwood KY braces.
The most important consideration when choosing an orthodontist is their training and education. You can usually find this information online or by asking their office directly.
Phase One
Orthodontic treatment for children is often divided into two phases, called Phase One and Phase Two. The goal of Phase One is to address skeletal and dental issues while the child is still growing and their jaw bones are more responsive. This allows us to reduce the likelihood of a need for corrective surgery in the future and helps prevent problems with the eruption of permanent teeth.
Early interceptive orthodontic treatment can help correct bite growth, crowded or misplaced teeth and other oral problems such as an overbite, underbite, or crossbite. It can also help reduce the likelihood of needing extractions, gum disease or impacted teeth. It can also reduce the risk of jaw surgery in the teen and adult years.
Two-phase orthodontic treatment can improve a patient’s chewing and biting efficiency, reduce the chance of permanent tooth loss and even eliminate the need for future oral surgery. Ideally, we will use a combination of orthodontic appliances and skeletal manipulation to treat your child’s malocclusions.
Phase Two
Our team provides interceptive Invisalign Crestwood KY to enhance and direct a child’s natural growth, which helps ensure proper adult tooth and jaw growth. This helps reduce crowded teeth and other dental problems such as underbites, overbites, impacted or severely displaced permanent teeth. This type of treatment can also help reduce the need for future extractions and other oral surgery.
During this phase, our dentists monitor and evaluate your child’s progress. They may recommend the removal of primary (baby) teeth, which can sometimes make room for permanent teeth and help improve the aesthetics of your child’s smile.
After the rest period, your child will receive braces or clear aligners to shift their permanent teeth into a more comfortable position. This will give the adult teeth a chance to settle into a more stable place, which can eliminate or significantly shorten the need for additional orthodontic care as an adult. This process is often referred to as two-phase treatment.
Invisalign®
Invisalign uses a series of clear, removable trays to correct malocclusions (bad bites) and crooked teeth. It is a great alternative to traditional metal braces and provides quicker results. It also provides more comfort than fixed braces, and is less noticeable.
Invisalign works by gradually shifting the teeth into place with each new set of aligners. Each aligner moves the teeth a quarter of a millimeter, and is worn for a couple weeks. The aligners must be removed to eat, brush and floss. SmartForce attachments may be applied to teeth before or during the Invisalign Crestwood KY process to help move impacted or difficult-to-reach teeth.
The cost of Invisalign varies depending on the type and severity of your dental issues. The first step is a consultation with an orthodontist to evaluate your smile and determine what issues need to be corrected. They will then create a customized treatment plan using state-of-the-art 3D imaging technology and fabricate a custom sequence of clear aligners for you.
Clear Braces
Braces are an effective way to straighten teeth and improve smile aesthetics. They also can reduce oral health issues and lead to social and professional success. Despite the minor inconveniences of wearing them, such as diet restrictions and occasional discomfort, they are well worth the investment for improved smiles. We make orthodontic treatment accessible for every budget with our in-house financing plans.
Traditional metal braces use brackets, wires, and elastics to straighten teeth. They are more visible than clear ones and may be a less attractive choice for adult patients. However, we are happy to offer clear ceramic braces to our patients who want a more discreet option for Invisalign Crestwood KY. While they are more expensive than traditional metal braces, they are still an affordable option for many families. In addition, these braces are made with transparent or tooth-colored material and blend in with the teeth. They are a popular choice among adults and teens.
