Crooked, or malaligned teeth are not only an esthetic concern, but also pose a health risk. Among others, there are two main health risk areas, first functional, and second hygienic.

Each of the teeth in the mouth have a specific form and are made to provide specific functions. For example the incisors, which are made for cutting food, also are a critical component to protecting the molars when moving the jaw forward. They are also critical for clear and correct speech. The cuspids, or canine teeth, are designed for tearing, and are critical in balancing the bite and protecting the molars from lateral fracture. The bicuspids and molars have specific roles in mastication of food and jaw stabilization. Malalignment or crooked teeth compromise function of the entire mouth by forfeiting their role. When just one key tooth is non-functioning, the rest of the dentition must react to compensate. This creates unnatural and harmful stresses and force on the other teeth, and the jaw joint.

Malaligned and particularly crowded teeth are more difficult to clean. This increases the likelihood of getting gum disease called gingivitis, or possibly a worse condition affecting the deeper supporting structures of the teeth called periodontitis.

Along with these two health risks, malaligned teeth are also contributors to eating and speaking problems, especially in children.

We are pleased to provide comprehensive adult and child orthodontics, including the use of clear or “invisible” methods (i.e. Invisalign®).

We are particular in providing non-extraction orthodontics, and utilize various techniques to create beautiful as well as functionally sound smiles to last a lifetime.

Child and Adolescent Orthodontics:

We use a non-extraction approach to correct malocclusion. We gladly provide complimentary orthodontic consultations.

Adult orthodontics:

Orthodontic services for adults range from correction of a single tooth to comprehensive malocclusion or cosmetic correction.