Treatment Options

Metal

We feature several aesthetic bracket systems for our patients that want a more ... discrete look.
Ceramic

Ceramic brackets provide a "barely noticeable" look as they blend in with the teeth.
Invisalign®

Clear, removable aligners from Invisalign® offer our patients an almost undetectable look with the convenience of a removable appliance. Click here for more info.
Incognito™

Incognito are braces that affixed to the back side of the teeth from 3M Unitek. This is a "lingual System" and may be utilized for most orthodontic problems.
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The Right Age for Orthodontics

Interceptive Care

Dr. Starling recommends that a child receive his or her first orthodontic examination no later than age 7. Early diagnosis and treatment can correct small problems before they become big problems.

Typical signs of the need for an orthodontic exam may include, but are not limited to the early or late loss of teeth, difficulty in chewing, mouth-breathing, finger sucking, crowded teeth, jaw dysfunction, a sunken or protruding jaw or misaligned teeth. Signs of potential orthodontic problems may not be obvious.

Our initial exams are at no charge and are the most sensible means of ensuring proper oral health.

Interceptive care refers to orthodontic treatment at an age before all of the permanent teeth have erupted. This typically at occurs between the ages of 7 and 9. We can often correct major problems with occlusion such as crossbites or severe skeletal structural issues, as well as incisor alignment, when they are causing emotional distress at this age. Early treatment can make subsequent Phase II treatment more productive and ensure better results.

Extractions

We treat to balance aesthetics and function, and if those goals are best achieved with extractions, we will recommend extractions. However, we will try our best to avoid extractions when possible.

Adolescents

Orthodontics is more than straightening crooked teeth. An overbite, an underbite, a dysfunctional smile and a sunken or protruding chin all can be corrected with orthodontic treatment. Proper tooth and jaw alignment are critical to achieving long-term oral health.

We feel that treatment at this time provides us with the greatest opportunity to achieve the best result. Adolescent children are searching for their identity and their way in life, so treating at this time also allows us to provide encouragement and guidance as the child matures.

Adult Care

We offer the latest in orthodontic technology and esthetics so our adult patients can have great results during and after the orthodontic process. We offer services such as Invisalign®, Ceramic braces, hidden braces (3M Incognito™), and other removable appliances for minor orthodontic tooth movement. We also offer combined orthodontic-surgical treatment plans for optimal facial esthetics.