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Invisalign: |
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At ARCH Orthodontics, we have earned an Elite Status ranking amongst their Premier Providers. We are among the top 5% of provides nationwide and the number one provider of Invisalign in New England. What that means to you, our patients, is the highest level of confidence in treatment planning and outcome, and the ability to treat more challenging cases with invisalign.
The clear alternative to braces:
Invisalign uses a series of clear aligners that are custom-molded to fit you. The virtually invisible aligners gradually reposition your teeth into a smile you'll be proud of.
Why people prefer Invisalign:
The convenience and ease of use of the Invisalign system have made it the choice cof over half a million people. In fact, Invisalign has been effective in giving hundreds of thousands of people amazing new smiles.
Most people won't notice you're in treatment; won't disrupt your lifestyle |
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No metal wires or bands to irritate your mouth, and best of all, most people won't notice you're in treatment. Invisalign®, the clear alternative to braces, has been chosen by over 500,000 people who want amazing smiles.
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Early Orthodontic Treatment: |
The enthusiasm felt by Arch Orthodontics about Early Orthodontic Treatment is evident in any discussion, and its benefits cannot be matched! The general dental community and our patients clearly recognize the valuable benefits obtained by this early treatment.
Early treatment enables the jaws to be precisely aligned as they develop and jaw size to be coordinated with tooth size. Each child's growth potential is maximized so that all of the permanent teeth have room to come in naturally. In almost all cases, future problems (such as extractions) are avoided.
Benefits of Early Two Phase Treatment:
- Raises a young person’s self esteem
- Eliminates unnecessary permanent extractions and/or surgery (along with discomfort and costs)
- Prevents impactions
- Total time in braces is significantly reduced
- Treatment is typically completed during middle school
- Pre-teens are more cooperative and enthusiastic about wearing braces
- Reduces the #1 cause of fractures for children– protruding teeth
- Intercepting early problems makes the entire treatment process more comfortable!
There are two critical phases of Early Orthodontic Treatment for our young patients:
- The First Phase: Growth
- The Second Phase: Alignment
* Optimum treatment results can only be obtained when both phases are completed properly.
The Growth Phase typically begins around age seven and lasts approximately 12-18 months, with office visits scheduled every six to ten weeks. Goals are very specific (achieved with a few simple appliances and partial braces only):
- Expand jaws to make room for all permanent teeth
- Improve the bite
- Align permanent front teeth
After these goals are met, appliances and braces are removed and retainers are provided to the patient. Retention time ranges from 12-24 months. Patients are monitored periodically to ensure Phase I results are maintained to monitor erupting teeth and to determine the optimum time to complete this two phase process.
The Alignment Phase begins when most of the permanent teeth have erupted. This last phase does involve braces on all teeth (to finish what we've started!), with treatment time ranging from 12 to 20 months. As in the Growth phase, goals for the Alignment phase are very specific:
- Aligning the remaining permanent back teeth
- Obtaining ideal function/stability by completion of bite correction
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Adult Treatment: |
Adult orthodontic patients discover that dramatic improvements in appearance and dental health are quickly obtained due to incredible advancements in tooth movement. Arch Orthodontics finishes most of their adult cases in 12-18 months with excellent stability and esthetics. |
Our adult patients represent a wide range of issues. Some patients had braces as a child and didn't wear their retainers. (We now teach our patients that retainers are a lifetime commitment of night-time wear only, as teeth can and will move for a variety of reasons. . .retainers are FOREVER!). Some patients come to us after their children are grown, when they have decided it is "their time." Financial stability may have been attained, and many employers now offer orthodontic insurance benefits. Often adults seek tooth movement or bite correction to alleviate TMJ symptoms. We also see patients who need to close space from missing teeth in order to restore (crowns, bridges, etc.) remaining teeth properly. Others merely want to straighten front teeth for esthetic reasons. As you can see, each case is unique and requires customized, individual attention.
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ARCH Orthodontics thoughtfully offers the following to their patients who seek results later in life: |
- A separate Adult Treatment Room for patients who prefer privacy
- Invisalign or Clear brackets in addition to the traditional stainless steel appliances
- State of the art technology which means minimal discomfort during tooth alignment
- Retainer treatment for minor tooth movement
- Braces on upper or lower arch only (limited treatment goals)
- An office professional and specialized in all aspects: technically proficient clinical assistants, on-time appointments, and friendly front staff
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