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Orthodontics

Comprehensive Care for Every Smile at Pittman Orthodontics

At Pittman Orthodontics, we are dedicated to transforming smiles through personalized orthodontic care. Whether you’re an adult, teen, or child, our expert team offers a range of treatment options to meet your unique needs. Discover how our orthodontic treatment options can enhance your smile and boost your confidence.

Open Bite: Closing the Gap

An open bite occurs when the upper and lower teeth do not touch when the mouth is closed, creating a gap. This condition can cause difficulties in chewing, speech, and often results from habits like thumb sucking or tongue thrusting.

Causes:

  • Thumb sucking
  • Tongue thrusting
  • Genetic factors

Treatment Options:

Braces or Clear Aligners

Both can correct the alignment of the teeth and jaws.

Surgical Options

In severe cases, orthognathic surgery may be necessary to correct jaw alignment.

Behavioral Therapy

For habits like thumb sucking, behavioral therapies may be recommended in conjunction with orthodontic tretment.

Gap teeth: Bridging the Spaces

Gap teeth, or diastema, refers to spaces between the teeth that can occur anywhere in the mouth but are often most noticeable between the upper front teeth.

Causes:

  • Discrepancies between jaw size and tooth size
  • Missing teeth
  • Habits such as thumb sucking

Treatment Options:

Braces or Clear Aligners

Both can close gaps by moving the teeth into proper alignment

Dental Bonding

In some cases, bonding material can be used to fill smaller gaps.

Overbite: Correcting Excessive Overlap

An overbite, or deep bite, occurs when the upper front teeth excessively overlap the lower front teeth. This condition can cause wear on the teeth and jaw discomfort.

Causes:

  • Genetic factors
  • Childhood habits like thumb sucking

Treatment Options:

Braces

Modern braces can reposition the teeth and jaw to correct an overbite.

Clear Aligners

These can also be used to gradually reduce the overlap.

Relapse: Maintaining Your Smile

Relapse refers to the shifing of teeth back to their original position after orthodontic treatment. This can happen if retainers are not used as directed.

Causes:

  • Non-compliance with retainer use
  • Natural shifting of teeth over time

Treatment Options:

Retainers

Regular use of retainers is crucial to maintaining the result of orthodontic treatment.

Re-treatment

In some cases, a short course of braces or clear aligners may be necessary to correct any relapse.

Crowded Teeth: Creating Space for Alignment

Crowded teeth occur when there is insufficient space in the jaw for all the teeth to fit properly, leading to overlapping and twisting.

Causes:

  • Discrepancies between jaw size and tooth size
  • Early loss of primary teeth

Treatment Options:

Braces or Clear Aligners

Both can effectively align crowded teeth by creating space and moving the teeth into proper positions.

Tooth Extraction

In severe cases, removing one or more teeth may be necessary to alleviate crowding.

Protruding Teeth: Achieving Balance

Protruding teeth, often referred to as "buck teeth," occur when the upper front teeth extend too far forward over the lower teeth.

Causes:

  • Genetic factors
  • Habits such as thumb sucking

Treatment Options:

Braces

Modern braces can move the protruding teeth back into alignment.

Clear Aligners

These can also be used to gradually reposition protruding teeth.

Underbite : Enhancing Function and Appearance

An underbite occurs when the lower teeth extend beyond the upper teeth, which can affect chewing, speaking, and the overall appearance of the face.

Causes:

  • Genetic factors
  • Discrepancies in jaw size

Treatment Options:

Braces or Clear Aligners

Both can correct the alignment of the teeth and jaws.

Surgical Options

In severe cases, orthognathic surgery may be necessary to correct jaw alignment.

Advanced Technology and Personalized Care

At Pittman Orthodontics, we pride ourselves on using state-of-the-art technology to provide the highest level of care. Our advanced tools, including 3D imaging and digital scanning, allow us to create precise treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs.

Start Your Journey to a Healthy Smile

If you or your loved ones are experiencing any of these orthodontic conditions, Pittman Orthodontics is here to help. Contact us today to schedule your complimentary consultation and discover how our expert team can create a treatment plan just for you. Together, we'll achieve a future full of confident, beautiful smiles!
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