Orthodontic Treatments

Common Orthodontic Corrections in Adults & Children

Orthodontics is a specialized part of dentistry, which deals on the diagnosis and correction of dental and dentofacial-skeletal abnormalities. Orthodontic treatments produce remarkable changes in patients such as beautiful smiles, improvement of self-esteem, improvement of function, good oral and dental health, overall improvement in general well being etc. Before any orthodontic treatment is carried out, it is imperative to examine the patient to ascertain the cause of the problem. The causes to look out for are those of environmental and genetic factors. This is necessary in order to determine the most appropriate treatment plan to execute. The examination includes dental x-rays, photography, and obtaining dental impressions of the patient.

Depending on the seriousness of the condition and age of the patient, an orthodontic treatment can span a period of 6 to 30 months. Excellent results and stability will also depend on how the patient adheres to post-treatment guidelines. Our aim is to offer you the best of our professional services so that you can reach your orthodontic goals.

Treatment Timing

Our patients include children, teenagers, and adults; Dr. Waters is responsible for administering all orthodontic treatments himself.  We strictly adhere to all the rules and regulations as stipulated by the AAO (American Association of Orthodontists), among which the most important is the recommended early orthodontic examination for all children from the age of six.
With early examination, orthodontists can be better informed to determine the right time to start any orthodontic treatment. With the modern technology at our disposal, we now have several improved treatments for patients aged seven to eleven, especially in the area of jaw abnormalities. In addition to helping hinder the worsening of some situations, early treatment during a child's growing years helps in getting results that may be hard to get in adulthood when the jaw bones have completely developed.

Another benefit of an early orthodontic treatment is that other types of future treatments such as surgical interventions and extraction of permanent teeth can be either simplified or eliminated. Come see what modern Orthodontics provided by a Board Certified Orthodontist can do for you and your family.