We examine how your teeth meet, look for wear patterns and recession caused by bite forces, check for crowding that traps plaque, and take the imaging needed to see root positions. That determines whether alignment treatment is cosmetic, functional, or both.
Removable clear aligners can address mild to moderate crowding, spacing, and relapse after previous orthodontic work. They require consistent daily wear, and results depend heavily on compliance.
Significant bite discrepancies, impacted teeth, skeletal issues, and most growing-patient cases are referred. Being told to see a specialist is a sign of appropriate care, not a lost sale.
Teeth move throughout life. Whatever the treatment, a retainer is needed to hold the result, and replacing a lost retainer promptly is much cheaper than repeating treatment.
When a child loses a primary tooth early, a space maintainer holds the gap open so the permanent tooth has room to come in and neighboring teeth do not drift. It is a small, preventive appliance that can avoid larger orthodontic work later.
An early orthodontic evaluation is commonly recommended around age seven, when enough permanent teeth are present to spot developing problems. Early evaluation does not mean early treatment — often it means monitoring.
This page is provided for general educational purposes and does not replace an in-person dental examination or personalized advice.
An assessment will tell you what is possible here and what needs a specialist.
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