The Finest Orthodontist in the Bronx

Enhance your unique smile by calling (718) 518-8100 for braces or Invisalign. 

Choosing a good orthodontist plays a crucial role in achieving the best possible results. You increase your chances of success when you select an experienced, knowledgeable orthodontist to guide you through the process. When it comes to the smile you’ll wear for the rest of your life, quality treatment maintains priority over other considerations. 

At Throgs Neck Dental, our orthodontist in the Bronx, will pay special attention to your personal needs and design the best treatment plan to achieve your desired result. 

What Does an Orthodontist Do?

A dentist will recommend orthodontic treatment after detecting a misalignment of the teeth or jaw that requires correction. Misaligned teeth and jaw irregularities can affect bite patterns, speech, and other functions. An orthodontist uses specialized treatments to position teeth in their proper places. 

Oral health requires proper care and attention to detail. An orthodontic treatment to straighten teeth or align a jaw could take around two years to complete. With careful creation of a custom treatment plan that minimizes its impact on our patients’ lifestyles, our orthodontist in the Bronx, will deliver the smile you’ve always wanted.

Our Bronx orthodontist will take some or all of the following steps:

  • Diagnose malpositioned teeth
  • Take x-rays of the mouth
  • Collect bite impressions
  • Take photographs
  • Perform a thorough visual examination
  • Provide an estimate for how long the treatment may take
  • Deliver treatment that may include braces, Invisalign, and oral appliances 
  • Help prevent pain and discomfort

The most common treatments for teeth alignment that orthodontists use include:

  • Traditional metal braces
  • Invisalign clear aligners
  • Ceramic braces
  • Retainers
  • Palate expanders and tooth movers
  • Faceguards

Although modern innovations like invisible braces have made teeth straightening popular with adult patients, dentists recommend orthodontic treatment as early as the preteen years. No matter the type of dental irregularities or the patient’s age, orthodontic care will help improve the alignment of a patient’s teeth, creating a perfect smile.

How Can Orthodontic Care Help?

Straight teeth not only create a beautiful smile but also make it easier to maintain oral hygiene. Crooked teeth create difficulties when brushing and flossing, leaving behind food and bacteria that can cause bad breath, cavities, and gum infections. At Throgs Neck Dental, we suggest early orthodontic care to help detect and treat misaligned teeth at a young age to protect a patient’s teeth and jaw from future problems.

Speech difficulties and eating problems negatively affect the day-to-day life of a young patient.  Jaw irregularities can lead to pain in the jaw, face, and neck. Our orthodontist in the Bronx, will align your teeth and jaw to make them more beautiful and functional by:

  • Stabilizing your teeth positions
  • Closing gaps between your teeth
  • Improving the health of your teeth and gums
  • Enhancing oral care
  • Straightening crooked teeth
  • Preventing trauma of the teeth
  • Providing headgear to align the bite
  • Enhancing your overall smile

Orthodontics for Children

The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends a child undergo a thorough examination of the teeth at the age of seven. Early diagnosis allows an orthodontist to record the eruption of permanent teeth. At Throgs Neck Dental, our orthodontist can decide if braces might become necessary to guide the growth of your child’s teeth and jaw to their appropriate positions.

Orthodontics for Teens and Adults

Teens and adults often refrain from consulting with orthodontists due to the temporary change in appearance caused by braces. However, Invisalign and Invisalign Teen use clear aligners to straighten a patient’s teeth, serving as a modern way to straighten teeth while remaining unnoticeable to other people.

If previous orthodontic treatments are unsuccessful, then corrective surgery stands as the only alternative to shorten or lengthen a patient’s jaw, relieving pain and enhancing the appearance of the patient’s face. For teens and adults that have stopped growing, jaw surgery remains advisable if a patient suffers from a severe underbite or overbite.

Orthodontics Care at Throgs Neck Dental

At Throgs Neck Dental, we specialize in providing the finest orthodontic care. Our experienced orthodontists will move your teeth and align them in their proper positions to make biting, chewing, and speaking easier. Straight teeth make it easier to brush and floss, preventing tooth decay. Orthodontics will improve your overall appearance and ease any pain, allowing you to smile freely. 

Do you require the services of an exceptional orthodontist in the Bronx? Contact our team at Throgs Neck Dental by calling (718) 518-8100 to schedule a consultation appointment with our experienced Bronx orthodontist.

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