Ask our orthodontists

Children can have a consultation as early as 7 years old. In most cases, treatment doesn’t begin at that time. At that age, the orthodontist will determine if the child is predisposed to imbalances within the jaw and will recommend early action to facilitate treatment in later years.

After your teeth have been moved into their proper position and the appliance has been removed, they are still quite malleable. Retainers will help stabilize the bite. They are worn full time the first year and then, only when you sleep during the second year. We will follow your treatment during this 2-year period. After this time, you become your own orthodontist and monitor your tooth alignment. You should wear your retainer as needed to maintain your result for a lifetime.

Orthodontics can be done if a woman is pregnant. However, there is usually a need to have diagnostic records taken before the start of treatment. X-rays should not be taken if you are pregnant, but if they have already been taken, then the orthodontic process is not a problem. Furthermore, although everyone is susceptible to gingival and periodontal problems if their oral hygiene is poor, the pregnancy hormones make women more susceptible to these problems. It is even more critical during your treatment that your oral hygiene is impeccable.

Generally speaking, the price is different for each patient. It all depends on the length and type of treatment required. Fees are based on how much treatment the teeth need. After our first assessment, the orthodontist will give you a better idea of the costs involved.

Absolutely. Most times, patients pay an initial fee and then divide the balance equally over the ACTIVE treatment time (on average 18-24 months). The good thing is, there are no taxes or interest on these payments since they are for services rendered. Your fee also includes the retention portion. Treatment will be completed when the braces are removed or you are on your final Invisalign aligner.

We understand how anxious you are to get your braces off however, identifying when they will be removed and the exact date the treatment ends is never easy. There are several factors that could affect the outcome including patient compliance, the general health of surrounding tissues, bone density, and cancelled or missed appointments. That being said, we can give you a rough idea of how many months of treatment you can expect.

Elastics help us to move teeth individually and help correct the bite by pulling teeth in one jaw against teeth in the opposing jaw. Elastics are worn full time but not always for the duration of the entire treatment. Compliance is extremely important.