Orthodontic Essay
Crooked smile? Explore your Orthodontic options.
Receiving orthodontic treatment is one of the best investments a patient can make in his or her oral health. Not only is a straight smile attractive, those with properly aligned teeth can reduce their risk for common conditions like periodontal (gum) disease and tooth decay. Since our dentist has received advanced training in orthodontics, our practice is honored to offer traditional braces and clear braces along with preventive and restorative dental treatments from one convenient location.
Quality Orthodontic Care
Although our dentist is not board-certified as an orthodontic specialist, he is qualified to provide full-spectrum orthodontics. In addition to receiving a doctor of dental surgery, Dr. …show more content…
Christopher Sortman received training in progressive orthodontics. While serving as a dentist in the Navy, Dr. Sortman also completed an AEGD (Advanced Education in General Dentistry), which provides hands-on work with all dental specialties including endodontics and orthodontics.
Traditional Braces
Our team understands that patients have different needs and for this reason, we offer a few options when it comes to straightening teeth. Our younger patients undergoing tooth transition (the period where adult teeth replace baby teeth over time) often benefit from traditional braces. Traditional braces have fixed brackets cemented over the surfaces of teeth where ligatures and other fixed appliances such as palate expanders are anchored. Using consistent pressure, traditional orthodontia will shift teeth to straighter, upright positions over the course of treatment. If necessary, our dentist will work with an experienced oral surgeon when surgically assisted orthodontic treatment is required.
Clear Correct
Another option we offer, which is very popular among teenagers and adults, is Clear Correct. This teeth straightening system involves using clear, plastic oral appliances that resemble a retainer to gradually shift teeth. Clear Correct utilizes the same principles as traditional braces without the need for fixed oral appliances. Instead, patients will wear removable plastic appliances called aligners. Worn over teeth like a retainer, sets of aligners (each tighter than the set before) are worn in succession to straighten teeth with consistent, gentle pressure. Like traditional braces, Clear Correct can improve spacing issues between teeth such as gaps and crowding along with promoting a healthier occlusion (one’s bite). Clear braces are advantageous because they are removable for meals and oral hygiene and look very discreet. In fact, those who wear Clear Correct aligners can smile without conspicuous-looking metal and wire braces.
Invisalign
With 3D computer imaging, we can provide you with a series of clear orthodontic aligners which are designed to gently and discreetly straighten your teeth. Known as Invisalign, this orthodontic system enables Dr. Sortman to plan your treatment and map your progress using a virtual treatment planning application. Imagine being able to visualize your future smile before your treatment has even begun!
Invisalign is successful when you wear each provided set of aligners all day and all night, as directed by Dr.
Sortman. You will be instructed to wear your aligners for a 2 week period, only removing them during meals, drinking, brushing, and flossing. After 2 weeks, as your teeth begin to become more aligned, you will be instructed to transition to a new set of custom aligners.
Invisalign is a popular orthodontic solution for many teens and adults, thanks to the comfort, ease, and privacy that the procedure offers.
Dentofacial Orthopedics
Dentofacial orthopedics describes the element of orthodontic treatment that guides facial development and growth—a process which primarily occurs during childhood. Through the use of specialized appliances such as expanders and headgear, we can treat facial abnormalities and other developmental conditions. Dentofacial orthopedic treatment may be performed prior to the placement of conventional braces, but may also be used in conjunction with braces.
Our clinical team is skilled in diagnosing the misalignments of the teeth, jaw and facial structure in children and adults in order to provide integrated orthodontic and dentofacial orthopedic care.
Start with an Initial
Consultation!
For your initial consultation, we invite you to meet our team, become educated about orthodontics, receive an initial examination, and discover which treatment option will be most ideal for your smile. We want to provide you with a rewarding orthodontic experience; why not contact us today to get started?
Receiving orthodontic treatment is one of the best investments a patient can make in his or her oral health. Not only is a straight smile attractive, those with properly aligned teeth can reduce their risk for common conditions like periodontal (gum) disease and tooth decay. Since our dentist has received advanced training in orthodontics, our practice is honored to offer traditional braces and clear braces along with preventive and restorative dental treatments from one convenient location.
Quality Orthodontic Care
Although our dentist is not board-certified as an orthodontic specialist, he is qualified to provide full-spectrum orthodontics. In addition to receiving a doctor of dental surgery, Dr. …show more content…
Christopher Sortman received training in progressive orthodontics. While serving as a dentist in the Navy, Dr. Sortman also completed an AEGD (Advanced Education in General Dentistry), which provides hands-on work with all dental specialties including endodontics and orthodontics.
Traditional Braces
Our team understands that patients have different needs and for this reason, we offer a few options when it comes to straightening teeth. Our younger patients undergoing tooth transition (the period where adult teeth replace baby teeth over time) often benefit from traditional braces. Traditional braces have fixed brackets cemented over the surfaces of teeth where ligatures and other fixed appliances such as palate expanders are anchored. Using consistent pressure, traditional orthodontia will shift teeth to straighter, upright positions over the course of treatment. If necessary, our dentist will work with an experienced oral surgeon when surgically assisted orthodontic treatment is required.
Clear Correct
Another option we offer, which is very popular among teenagers and adults, is Clear Correct. This teeth straightening system involves using clear, plastic oral appliances that resemble a retainer to gradually shift teeth. Clear Correct utilizes the same principles as traditional braces without the need for fixed oral appliances. Instead, patients will wear removable plastic appliances called aligners. Worn over teeth like a retainer, sets of aligners (each tighter than the set before) are worn in succession to straighten teeth with consistent, gentle pressure. Like traditional braces, Clear Correct can improve spacing issues between teeth such as gaps and crowding along with promoting a healthier occlusion (one’s bite). Clear braces are advantageous because they are removable for meals and oral hygiene and look very discreet. In fact, those who wear Clear Correct aligners can smile without conspicuous-looking metal and wire braces.
Invisalign
With 3D computer imaging, we can provide you with a series of clear orthodontic aligners which are designed to gently and discreetly straighten your teeth. Known as Invisalign, this orthodontic system enables Dr. Sortman to plan your treatment and map your progress using a virtual treatment planning application. Imagine being able to visualize your future smile before your treatment has even begun!
Invisalign is successful when you wear each provided set of aligners all day and all night, as directed by Dr.
Sortman. You will be instructed to wear your aligners for a 2 week period, only removing them during meals, drinking, brushing, and flossing. After 2 weeks, as your teeth begin to become more aligned, you will be instructed to transition to a new set of custom aligners.
Invisalign is a popular orthodontic solution for many teens and adults, thanks to the comfort, ease, and privacy that the procedure offers.
Dentofacial Orthopedics
Dentofacial orthopedics describes the element of orthodontic treatment that guides facial development and growth—a process which primarily occurs during childhood. Through the use of specialized appliances such as expanders and headgear, we can treat facial abnormalities and other developmental conditions. Dentofacial orthopedic treatment may be performed prior to the placement of conventional braces, but may also be used in conjunction with braces.
Our clinical team is skilled in diagnosing the misalignments of the teeth, jaw and facial structure in children and adults in order to provide integrated orthodontic and dentofacial orthopedic care.
Start with an Initial
Consultation!
For your initial consultation, we invite you to meet our team, become educated about orthodontics, receive an initial examination, and discover which treatment option will be most ideal for your smile. We want to provide you with a rewarding orthodontic experience; why not contact us today to get started?