Orthodontic Services – Southbridge, MA
Your Super Stop for Orthodontic Treatment
Aligning your teeth and fixing your bite should be straightforward and simple. That’s why we offer multiple orthodontic services under one roof. This way, you and your loved ones receive the care you need in one convenient location rather than having to search for an off-site specialist. Whether you’re looking for traditional braces, Invisalign, or even dentofacial orthopedics, getting the personalized treatment options for orthodontic services in Southbridge, MA starts with one phone call!
Traditional Braces
Many dental problems, from unevenly spaced teeth to misaligned bites to serious overcrowding, require orthodontic treatment. Traditional braces are often the most reliable method of correcting them. Together, metal brackets and wires can fix even the most severe issues. You can trust that your results will be beautiful and will last for years and years.
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Invisalign
If you’d rather not wear noticeable metal braces, you may prefer Invisalign clear aligners. This treatment involves wearing a series of transparent plastic trays that are created from impressions of your mouth. You’ll wear each tray for 22 hours a day for about two weeks before moving onto the next one. Typically, the treatment should be finished within 12 to 18 months. Because the aligners are removable, they won’t impact your diet, and you can brush and floss as normal. We recommend Invisalign for adult and teen patients with mild to moderate alignment issues.
Clear Braces
Looking for a treatment that’s as effective as traditional braces but won’t compromise your professional image for months or even years? Our ceramic braces are made of clear materials that blend in with your smile. You’ll be able to comfortably smile and laugh throughout the duration of your treatment.
Self-Ligating Braces
Also called Damon braces, self-ligating braces use brackets that come with a special sliding mechanism, letting them move smoothly as the teeth shift into their ideal positions. This creates a more comfortable treatment that requires fewer visits to our orthodontic office for adjustments. Plus, self-ligating braces lower the risk of enamel erosion and typically take less time to straighten the teeth than traditional braces.
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Pediatric Orthodontics
Some people need to begin orthodontic treatment sooner than others. Kids between the ages of six and nine may benefit from growth appliances, palate expanders, or partial braces to guide their oral/facial development and create the ideal pathways for their permanent teeth to successfully grow in. We only start pediatric orthodontic treatment once the baby teeth have completely erupted and have begun making room for the adult teeth.
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Adult Orthodontics
Adults who may have missed out on orthodontic care as adolescents can still straighten their pearly whites with traditional braces, Invisalign clear aligners, or other personalized treatment choices. Once we have closely examined your teeth, we can help you select the orthodontic option that will best suit your specific needs and lifestyle.
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Orthodontic Appliances
An orthodontic appliance may refer to many devices, such as the retainers you need to wear after your traditional braces have been removed. It might also describe expanders that widen the mouth’s hard palate to create more room for permanent teeth to safely erupt. Whichever appliance you need, we’ll discuss it in detail so that you fully understand how it’s going to transform and benefit your smile.
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Dentofacial Orthopedics
While orthodontic care strives to straighten the teeth themselves, dentofacial orthopedics specifically aims to align the upper and lower jaws. We do this by guiding the way the bones of the face grow in order to prevent severe complications in the future. If your child’s upper and lower teeth are not coming together comfortably, we invite you to call us promptly so that we can determine whether they need a specially designed palate expander or orthodontic headgear.
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Orthodontic Emergencies
Orthodontic emergencies don’t happen very often. However, if one does strike, it’s important that you know how to handle your situation in order to keep your treatment on track. Orthodontic emergencies can range from a poking wire to a loose bracket to a lost clear aligner and everything in between. We want you to feel as prepared as possible in the face of an orthodontic emergency, so we’ve gathered some of the most important information you should know about them. Of course, you can always give us a call and we’ll be happy to help you over the phone as well!