Orthodontic Treatments
Seligman Orthodontics
Types Of Treatments
About Invisalign
Invisalign is a novel treatment option that offers patients flexibility through the use of clear and removable aligners to move the teeth into their assigned positions. This treatment allows the patients to undergo orthodontic treatment with few interruptions to their lifestyle. Patients can remove their aligners occasionally for a special day and for up to two hours per day to eat, drink, brush, and floss. The aligners are made of a clear material and comfortable material that makes them virtually invisible.
Interceptive Care
Early intervention is also known as phase 1 treatment. This treatment can only take place when the patient has mixed dentition, meaning the patient still has primary teeth with some permanent teeth erupted. Beginning treatment at this stage of development can be beneficial in many ways such as avoiding permanent tooth loss, enhancing facial growth, improving airway architecture, and reducing treatment times while improving the possibilities to achieve better results for future treatment.
Adolescent Care
Adolescents are another age group with very specific needs. Patient participation and commitment are crucial to the success of any treatment. With this group, patient engagement is constantly a challenge. Our doctor addresses this challenge by educating the patient about the reasons behind their treatment and what the outcome will be. We also strongly recommend using Damon technology with this group to reduce treatment time while continuing to guarantee a high-quality outcome and of course avoid permanent tooth extractions. With this technology, our teens will see results in a shorter time and suffer fewer interruptions to their usual activities.
Adult Care
Adult patients are a really fun group to work with because they understand the importance of seeking orthodontic care and are full participants in the decision-making process. We appreciate having discussions about the varying treatment options and being able to go over the advantages and disadvantages of each option. Adult cases can also present specific challenges due to their stage of development. For example, if adults need adjustments to the jaw, this is usually only possible through orthognathic surgery which involves a collaborative effort between multiple specialists. Some adult patients may also suffer from periodontal disease or other issues derived from the natural aging process. Adults may also have missing teeth from trauma or past tooth extractions.
About the Damon Bracket System
The Damon System is a state-of-the-art product that can achieve results faster and in a more comfortable manner than traditional bracket systems.