Our expert orthodontists address skeletal issues that impact your ability to bite, chew, and speak, ensuring optimal oral health and functionality. Schedule your appointment today at our dental office in Auburn Hills, MI. Orthodontics is a specialized branch of dentistry dedicated to diagnosing, preventing, and treating tooth alignment problems and malocclusions bad bites in both children by correcting jaw growth and bite issues and making room for permanent teeth to come in properly and adults by resolving tooth alignment issues.
If left untreated, misaligned teeth and jaws can lead to problems like difficulty chewing, speech issues, and an increased risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Orthodontic treatments help prevent and effectively treat these problems by aligning and straightening the teeth. These orthodontic appliances are worn over your teeth and work by applying gentle, continuous pressure to gradually move them into the desired positions. The bone surrounding the teeth responds by remodeling itself to accommodate the new tooth positions.
Patients often worry about the inconvenience and discomfort of orthodontic treatments, but modern advancements have made these treatments much more comfortable and easier to manage. Traditional braces have also become more comfortable and less obtrusive than they used to be. At our practice, we are dedicated to providing personalized orthodontic care that enhances your smile and promotes overall oral health.
Our team in Auburn Hills is here to guide you through every step of your orthodontic treatment. These clear, removable trays are custom-made to fit snugly over your teeth, gradually shifting them into the desired position. Traditional braces can help correct a variety of orthodontic issues, including severe misalignments, overbites, and underbites. Braces involve attaching brackets to the teeth and connecting them with wires, which are periodically tightened to gradually move the teeth into the desired position.
This orthodontic treatment is effective for patients of all ages. Both children and adults experience changes to their dental structure over time. Retainers help keep teeth aligned as facial structures grow and change.
