How
kids grow: It
isn't continuous and that's important. We'll explain how we use this
knowledge to avoid extractions, avoid headgear, and treat kids in 12-14 months.
How
to diagnose early orthodontic problems
Expansion
techniques for avoiding extractions: combination palatal expansion and
alignment with braces.
Expansion to avoid
extractions. A 'BIG' deal...!
Putting
orthodontic braces on: exactly how we do
it. (No big deal techniques.) Part I, Part II, Part III of Getting Braces.
Taking
orthodontic braces off: approximately how we do it. (Big
secret.... how we really do it.)
Interceptive
orthodontic treatment: What's the best thing to do if you
have a 7 or 8 year old with crowded bottom teeth?
Class
II profile: retrusion of the lower jaw, with examples of the most
common orthodontic problem and typical treatment planning.
Class
III profile: protrusion of the lower jaw, examples and treatment
planning of a less common problem, but one which usually requires surgery.
How
do orthodontic braces work: moving teeth and changing the face.
Detailed descriptions of how orthodontic treatment is performed.
Ten
things that will slow down your orthodontic treatment. The
answer to..."When am I getting my braces off?"
Typical
orthodontic treatment plan: the process of treating a growing
child with crowded teeth. A step by step example of how orthodontic
treatment is accomplished on a typical patient. Also see Fast Track
Orthodontic treatment below for even more details.
Two
phase orthodontic treatment: a plan to fix major problems early
by dividing the treatment into two distinct phases. Early interceptive
treatment explained.
Too
many teeth or too few: missing and extra teeth and the
consequences.
Retainers:
clear upper retainers for night wear and bonded lower retainers.
Single
tooth crossbites: photos of how we treat early problems
associated with dental crossbite.
Thumb
or finger habits: how to deal with sucking
habits of compulsion in young children as well as the consequences of these
habits.
Oral
habits of compulsion: thumb suckers, lip
biters, lip suckers, all manner of bad habits.
Palatal
expansion: rapid treatment for narrow palates and crossbite
problems which need to be treated in the growing child.
Abnormal
Swallowing
Habits: what is it and the problems it
causes. One of the least understood problems in orthodontics. Treatment
plans, exercises to help, and suggestions for treatment with and without
appliances.
