Orthodontics
ORTHODONTICS
Crafting Your Smile
Our team at Lakeshore Dental Specialists believes in a highly personalized approach to orthodontic care for children, teens, and adults. As orthodontic specialists, we craft beautifully straight smiles for optimal oral health.
Benefits of Orthodontics
Increased Confidence
An attractive smile increases self-esteem, confidence, and overall appearance. Helping people experience a beautifully straight smile gives them the freedom to share their smile often.
Lifelong Oral Health
Orthodontically, corrected teeth lead to better lifelong oral health. They are easier to clean and less prone to chipping and decay, while also reducing the chance of gingivitis and gum disease.
Child Consultation
When should my child see an orthodontist?
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a check-up with an orthodontic specialist no later than age 7. Interceptive orthodontic treatment around this time can help direct proper tooth positioning and/or jaw growth, eliminating or simplifying the need for later treatment. Early orthodontic evaluation will allow our team at Lakeshore Dental Specialists to treat any underlying issues early and prevent any others from occurring. We want to give your child their best opportunity for a healthy, beautiful smile.
Free Consultation
An orthodontic consultation is free and informative. Your child’s bite may be fully healthy, she may need to monitor potential concerns, or she may need to intervene early to help lay the foundation for a healthy smile. Early treatment may prevent more serious problems from developing and may make treatment at a later age unnecessary or less complicated.
Early treatment gives our team at Lakeshore Dental Specialists the opportunity to:
- Guide jaw growth
- Lower the risk of trauma to protruded front teeth
- Correct harmful oral habits
- Improve the function and health of your child's bite
- Improve appearance
Orthodontic Treatment Options
Standard Braces
Conventional orthodontic treatment involving standard braces for both children and adults offers the most comprehensive approach to treating more complex issues ranging from crooked teeth to jaw and bite concerns.
Ceramic Braces
Ceramic braces use clear or tooth-colored brackets that blend with the natural color of teeth to offer a more subtle orthodontic solution. They provide effective results of standard metal braces with more natural aesthetics.
Clear Aligners
Clear aligners create beautifully straight teeth without braces by using a series of removable, and comfortable aligners – invisible to your friends, family and coworkers. Because the aligners are removable, you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment. Plus, brushing and flossing are much easier. Clear aligners provide a more flexible straight-teeth solution.
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