TREATMENT OPTIONS

Treatment Options


INVISALIGN®

Imagine a braces treatment that doesn’t use wires or metal brackets, a treatment that is virtually pain free and doesn’t require you to change your current lifestyle. With Invisalign, you can straighten your teeth and experience the benefits of a great smile without having to deal with a mouth full of metal! Invisalign uses a series of clear, removable, comfortable aligners that straighten teeth in less time than traditional braces.


DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPEDICS

What is dentofacial orthopedics? Many patients wonder what it means when their orthodontist specializes in dentofacial orthopedics. This specialization means that your doctor has training and experience in working with the management of tooth movement (orthodontics) as well as the guidance of facial growth and development (dentofacial orthopedics), which usually occurs during childhood.


SLEEP APNEA

Do you get drowsy easily without any explanation? Have you started snoring loudly or waking up breathless in the middle of the night for no reason? If you have any of these symptoms, you may have a condition known as sleep apnea. Sleep apnea affects millions of Americans and can be a serious condition. Sleep apnea can be controlled by working with a sleep specialist who can prescribe safe and effective treatments.


TMJ/TMD TREATMENTS

What is TMJ/TMD and why does it matter to you? Temporomandibular Disorder is a condition where the joints in your jaw become sore and movement is restricted. Millions of Americans suffer from chronic face and neck pains as well as recurring headaches. These can all be signs of a TMD/TMJ condition that may require treatment.


SURGICAL ORTHODONTICS

Orthodontics is designed to reposition and straighten teeth, but surgical orthodontics may be needed in some cases to correct more severe jaw irregularities. Surgical orthodontics is used to straighten the jaw into alignment, often improving a patient’s ability to chew, speak, and breathe. Braces are often worn in conjunction with orthodontic surgery to make sure the teeth stay in the proper position as well.


Metal Braces(Brackets)

Dr. May uses many types of metal braces. Many orthodontic companies claim to have the best bracket that works faster than their competitors. Dr. May uses the best bracket for the particular patient. He likes the smaller brackets that are less visible. In our office, we also like to attach brackets even to the posterior teeth to avoid gingival(gum tissue) irritation that bands can cause. He learned the best way to bond molars and posterior teeth back in the 1980’s when lingual braces(behind the teeth) were popular.


Clear(Ceramic) Braces

We use several clear or ceramics type of braces. Several orthodontic companies are sometimes promoting their particular bracket or braces system the best and fastest way to treat a pt. Dr.may feels that it is the experience and knowledge of the Orthodontist that is what is important to get the best results in the shortest time possible. If a patient has a particular bracket or system that they would like us to use, we can accommodate them in most situations.


Functional jaw orthopedics

Functional Jaw Orthopedics or FJO Treatment is a progressive form of treatment that combines two methods of straightening teeth and jaws. By using fixed and removable appliances to get superior results, FJO Treatment works with growth and development to give patients beautiful broad smiles.

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