Discover Your Straighter, Healthier Smile
You may already know that orthodontic treatment can straighten your teeth and create a beautiful smile. But did you know that these aren’t the only advantages?
Orthodontic treatment presents a chance to enhance how your teeth function and align your bite. It also helps to correct facial imbalances, makes maintaining oral hygiene easier, and prepares you for any restorations or implants. Plus, it can improve your sleep and may even elevate your self-esteem!
At Trail Family Dental, we use technology like a 3D scanner that eliminates the need for messy impression materials that are not always popular with patients.
Plus, we have a range of options – such as traditional metal braces, ceramic braces and Invisalign – that help us meet the unique needs of each client.
Our Approach to Orthodontics
We want our patients to experience orthodontics differently. At Trail Family Dental, our goal is to collaborate with our patients to achieve the healthy, aesthetically pleasing smile they desire. That’s why we follow a collaborative approach that allows us to customize each patient’s treatment plan.
During your first appointment, we will address your concerns regarding your smile and discuss all available treatment options to help you feel confident with our recommendations.
The Treatment Process
Just as people are unique, no two orthodontic treatment plans are the same. Your treatment plan will be tailored to the specific needs we identify.
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ACTIVE PHASE
While you are receiving your orthodontic treatment, you'll come to our office for regular adjustment appointments (typically every three weeks or so). Elastics and/or wires will be adjusted during these appointments.
During treatment, you'll also need to avoid certain foods if you are wearing braces. Continue your excellent dental hygiene practices and keep up with at-home care to ensure you stay on track with treatment and ensure your teeth are straightened as scheduled.
Specific instructions based on your orthodontic treatment will be provided to you. Bring any questions or concerns you may have to your appointments. We can help you understand the treatment process.
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PLANNING PHASE
In the planning phase of orthodontic treatment, we review your unique needs in detail and set up a plan for treatment with braces or Invisalign Clear Aligners.
Your first appointments may include:
- An evaluation of your medical and dental history
- Taking "molds" or impressions of your teeth
- X-Rays of the teeth and jaws
- A CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) scan
After these preliminary steps are completed, we will then design your treatment plan customized for your orthodontics of choice: braces or custom-made Invisalign Clear Aligners.
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RETENTION PHASE
Once you've completed active treatment, you will move into a post-treatment phase with retainers.
Typically, removable retainers help to maintain the changes to your teeth that happened during active treatment.
You'll need to wear your retainer as directed by your orthodontist to help stabilize your teeth and bone in their new positions.
The duration of your treatment time with ceramic or metal braces and a retainer will vary depending on your specific circumstances and factors.
Orthodontics for Children
We recommend that all children have their first orthodontic checkup by they turn seven. Early detection can help address or plan for orthodontic problems.
If your child does not require early treatment, we will monitor their growth and development regularly as part of our recall program. This careful observation allows us to advise you on the best time for your child to begin treatment.
For Our Adult Patients
There is no age limit for a straight and healthy smile. Over the past decade, orthodontic treatment has gained significant popularity among adults.
If you have previously considered orthodontic treatment but did not pursue it because you weren't sold on traditional braces, book a consultation to see if you are a candidate for Invisalign clear aligners. These aligners are made with a clear material for a more discreet approach to orthodontic treatment.