Typical Treatments By Age
Ages 5-9
The following pictures and descriptions display orthodontic treatments to correct the most common issues.
What is comprehensive orthodontic treatment?
Comprehensive orthodontic treatment is undertaken for problems that involve alignment of the teeth, how the jaws function and how the top and bottom teeth fit together. The goal of comprehensive orthodontic treatment is to correct the identified problem and restore the occlusion (the bite) to its optimum. Treatment can begin while patients have primary teeth, when they have a mix of primary and permanent teeth, or when all permanent teeth are in. Treatment may consist of one or more phases, depending on the nature of the problem being corrected and the goals for treatment.
Orthodontic care may be coordinated with other types of dental treatment that may include oral surgery (tooth extractions or jaw surgery), periodontal (gum) care and restorative (fillings, crowns, bridges, tooth size enhancement, implants) dental care. When finished with comprehensive treatment, the patient must wear retainers to keep teeth in their new positions.
Early orthodontic treatment is effective and desirable in certain situations. Some of the issues requiring early orthodontic treatment include:
Severe Crowding
Openbite (Thumbsucking)
Palatal Expansion
Midface Hypoplasia
Ages 10-18 (Phase One and Phase Two)
Most Orthodontic treatment occurs during this age due to the body’s intense growth.
Typical Orthodontic Case
Severe Crowding
Crossbite
Anterior Crossbite
Posterior Crossbite
Adult Orthodontic Care
Adult Orthodontic care is common at Straighten Up Orthodontics. Oftentimes patients consult our services for a minor treatment, other times the treatment is more involved.
Before Treatment
After Treatment
Protruding Front Teeth with Overcrowding
Age 50+
Orthodontic care over the age of fifty is also common. You may see a grandparent and grandchild wearing braces or a parent and adult child wearing braces. The most common treatment at this age is correction of crooked bottom teeth.
