Solutionz Early / Adult Treatment

Early Treatment
Between the ages of five and seven, the front permanent teeth begin to come into the mouth, and at this time, overbite and crowding become
noticeable to the orthodontist. This is an ideal time to begin early treatment to take advantage of the child's growing facial bones to achieve the best
treatment results. Because seventy-five percent of a child's growth occurs before the age of ten, early treatment expands and directs moldable,
growing bones to produce a greatly improved profile and a healthy, properly functioning mouth.

In many patients, early treatment achieves results that are unattainable once the face and jaws have finished growing. Waiting until the teenage years
to correct the imbalances of facial bones can result in a less than ideal profile; often requires the removal of teeth; and begins TMJ, or jaw joint
difficulties. Early treatment seeks to intercept jaw and dental imbalances to produce a full and aesthetically pleasing smile without removing adult teeth.
During this pre-adolescent period, it is impossible to perfectly predict how the remaining adult teeth will grow into the mouth. Early intervention
frequently makes the completion of treatment at a later age much easier and less time-consuming for parents.

An initial examination with our orthodontic specialist will detail information to determine as to when treatment should begin to achieve maximum
improvement with the least time and expense. Our goal is to help our patients achieve a stable, natural environment for the fullest development of the
facial features, jaws and teeth, leading to a beautiful smile.

Adult Treatment
Orthodontic treatment is often associated with late childhood or early adolescence. However, there is no such thing as being "too old" for braces.
People who have lived with misaligned bites or crowded teeth for decades sometimes choose to have them fixed, as straight teeth not only improve
your looks but the function of the teeth, too.

Some orthodontic patients miss out on a beautiful smile because they do not want their braces to be visible. At SolutionZ, there are many options that
are available to straighten your teeth without anyone knowing. You can choose from clear braces, which are less visible than metal braces, or
invisalign, a series of removable clear trays, or with the latest technology, i-braces, which is the most discrete way of straightening your teeth. A
relatively new option that some adults may prefer is accelerated orthodontics. This procedure is a combination of orthodontic and periodontal
treatment, and involves our team of dental specialists aiming to get you a straight smile in around six months. The goals of orthodontic treatment are to
provide you with the best possible esthetics and occlusion (bite). Recent advances in orthodontic therapy allow quicker and more comfortable
treatment. Adults now enjoy the results of adult orthodontics, which so beautifully provide a healthier-looking smile. Taking care of your teeth sends
the message that you are taking care of yourself, reflecting self-respect and confidence.