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Schedule AnOrthodontics is a crucial part of making sure your smile is everything you want it to be. Straight teeth are more than just a pretty smile… they are easier to keep clean, increase chewing efficiency and prevent the onset of many diseases.
The doctors at Midlothian Family Dentistry recognize that not everyone needs the same scope of treatment to move teeth into their proper positions. Modern day orthodontics uses digital technology and state-of-the-art materials to treat conventional orthodontic problems, which, in most cases, means you get through your treatment with increased comfort and in less time than you expect!
Fewer visits for adjustments… nearly invisible braces… faster results… so you can get on with your life and enjoy the smile you’ve always wanted!
Explore the new world of Orthodontics to learn about your options and ask us today which is best for you!
To help you make the best choice for your Orthodontic needs, we offer:
Ask your Hygienist or Doctor if you’re a candidate for Orthodontic treatment today!
Invisalign® clear aligners are a virtually invisible solution, so you can smile confidently both during treatment and after. Using a series of clear, removable aligners, Invisalign® treatment gradually moves your teeth toward the smile you’ve always wanted. And, almost no one will know you’re wearing them unless you tell them.
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Orthodontic treatment using Invisalign Teen® is the treatment of choice for your teen’s busy lifestyle! Clear, comfortable trays feature no restrictions on eating, drinking or sports activities.
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Invisalign Teen® treatment is appropriate for patients who have shed all their baby teeth and have second molars at least partially erupted – this includes most teens. Ask your Orthodontist to see if you qualify to start treatment now.
The length of treatment depends on the severity of your case and can only be determined by your doctor; however, the average case takes about 12 months.
Yes! In practices worldwide, Invisalign® has been effective at straightening teeth for teens and adults. Thousands of orthodontists have patients in Invisalign® treatment every day.
3-D computer imaging technology maps the complete treatment from start to finish. From this plan, a series of custom-made aligners is produced. You wear each aligner for about two weeks. During this time, the aligners gradually move your teeth until they achieve the desired final position.
Six Month Smiles brackets and wires have been created to specifically address the treatment objectives of short-term orthodontics. These unique clear brackets are specifically designed and allow dentists to obtain short-term orthodontic treatment goals with precision and efficiency.
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Midlothian Family Dentistry offers conventional orthodontic treatment using traditional braces for more severe cases. Traditional braces use stainless steel brackets and wires attached to the outside of teeth and are manually adjusted every 8 weeks throughout treatment.
While an effective form of treating more advanced, complicated cases, traditional braces may irritate the mouth, are highly visible and are generally harder to brush and floss. Plaque may build up and cause tooth decay if oral hygiene is not maintained during treatment.
Wearing Invisalign Teen® increases self-confidence and eliminates emergency visits due to broken wires or brackets. Treatment visits are short – just so the doctor can monitor your progress and deliver new trays every 6 to 8 weeks. Be sure to check out real teen testimonials on wearing Invisalign Teen® on the Resource Link tab.
Invisalign Teen® trays utilize a blue compliance indicator dot that fades over time with proper wear to ensure teens wear aligners long enough to be effective (average teen compliance is within range of 20 to 22 hours per day). More than twice as many teens say Invisalign® treatment boosted confidence compared to conventional metal braces.
We recognize teens will be teens, which is why we’ll include up to SIX free Invisalign Teen® replacement aligners if lost during treatment!
Invisalign® clear aligners are comfortable to wear and easy to live with. You visit your doctor every month or two to check your progression and get new aligners. Average treatment time is about a year. Because the aligners are removable, you can continue to eat your favorite foods. And you can brush and floss normally to keep your teeth and gums healthy.
Six Month Smiles' uniquely clear translucency blends seamlessly with surrounding tooth structure… and patients love that!
The first step is to take records, including impressions, x-rays, and a complete exam. Custom bonding trays are then fabricated, which make bonding the braces to the patient's teeth remarkably easy, efficient and stress-free. After your first appointment for attachment of the brackets and wires, you’ll visit every 4 weeks for a simple adjustment.
The average case is completed in six months - though the window of short term orthodontic treatment time is generally 4-9 months. Retention at the completion of treatment is the same whether traditional or short-term orthodontics is performed.
Six Month Smiles® short term orthodontic treatment is a modern twist on tried-and-true orthodontics. There is little debate within the orthodontic community that braces are the most widely used and most effective method to give patients straight, healthy teeth and a beautiful smile. Six Month Smiles has taken the best aspects of braces and modified the treatment and the materials to give adults a common-sense, cosmetic solution that fits your lifestyle.
Here is what makes Six Month Smiles so innovative:
Is Six Month Smiles® right for you? The best way to find the answer to that question is to schedule a consultation with one of our doctors. However, by answering six questions related to your lifestyle and your expectations we can help you determine if you should consider taking that next step.
The Six Month Smiles online assessment tool is not meant as a replacement for a consultation with a Six Month Smiles provider. Only a provider can tell you for sure if you are a candidate for this innovative treatment.
Feel free to print the final results page of your assessment and take it along with you to your Six Month Smiles consultation.
Start by filling out and submitting a short questionnaire.
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