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Orthodontic treatment at North Carolina Dental Practice |
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Orthodontic treatment is an excellent way to
straighten crooked teeth. Today orthodontic
treatment can be carried out in children as well
as adults. Orthodontic treatment restores function
and aesthetics which results in a beautiful and
healthy smile.
Despite a growing trend towards adult
orthodontics, it pays to start orthodontic
treatment early for maximum effectiveness.
Orthodontic evaluation in children should be
carried out by the time they turn eleven. At North
Carolina Dental Practice we offer orthodontic
treatment for adults and children. We also have
payment schedules to suit your budget.
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Orthodontics and your Smile |
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Orthodontics can protect your bite (occlusion),
maximize your teeth's effectiveness in performing
their functions and create a well-aligned smile.
Orthodontic treatment is now associated with the
benefits of greater esthetic appeal, increased comfort
and confidence.
In more severe cases of malocclusion orthodontic
treatment can be combined with maxillio-facial surgery
to re-shape the jaws and provide proper function of
the teeth, mouth and lips. |
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The Orthodontic Evaluation |
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At
North Carolina Dental Practice an orthodontic evaluation
is carried out by doing the following: |
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An
oral, facial and functional evaluation (i.e. clinical
examination).
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Intra
oral and facial photographs.
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Panoramic and cephalometric X-rays.
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Impressions for models of the teeth and bite (i.e.
occlusion).
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The
results of this evaluation will be studied by the
orthodontist and an individual treatment plan will be
formulated to provide the best possible aesthetics and
function.
During the second visit, your orthodontist will discuss
the treatment plan with you or the parent/guardian in case
of a child. The treatment plan will also give the patient
an estimate of how many months will be required to
complete the active phase of treatment. The standard
treatment phase is two years. Following treatment, you may
be required to wear a retainer for a period of time.
The duration of orthodontic treatment varies; it is
dependent on a number of factors such as age, the severity
of the malocclusion and compliance- that is how closely
the patient follows the treatment plan. For example,
younger patients may respond more quickly to treatment
than older patients because the bones supporting young
teeth are more pliable than those supporting older teeth.
However, adults tend to follow treatment instructions more
consistently than pre-teens. |
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