Treatments
Treatment Options
We provide a wide range of treatment options for adolescents and adults, including traditional braces, clear braces, and clear aligners. Our experienced team is dedicated to providing exceptional care in a warm and welcoming environment, ensuring patients feel comfortable and supported throughout their orthodontic journey.
What is Orthodontics?
Orthodontists are Dental Professionals that specialize in the diagnosis and correction of bad bites, misaligned teeth, and early treatment for adolescents. Orthodontists complete four years of dental school in addition to an orthodontic residency and board certification. Orthodontic treatment can improve your smile, overall oral health, and facial profile.
Orthodontic Care for All Ages
Child / Adolescent Orthodontics
The American Association of Orthodontics recommends that every child visit an orthodontist for an evaluation by the age of 7. At this age, they will have most of their first permanent molars and some of their permanent incisors, which makes it the ideal time to start monitoring for issues with crowding, spacing, eruption, and bite problems. In some instances, early treatment will be recommended to prevent or correct problems that may worsen with time or create issues that are more difficult to treat in the future. We will customize the timing and type of orthodontic treatment that your child or teen receives in order to achieve the best result in the most comfortable and effective manner.
Orthodontic Care for All Ages
Adult Orthodontics
You can achieve your best, and healthiest, smile at any age. We have multiple treatment options for adults, such as Invisalign and clear braces, that make treatment less visible and more comfortable for adults.
Metal Braces
Timeless and Effective Way to Straighten Teeth
Metal braces have been around for decades and are a popular and effective way to straighten teeth. Metal braces use brackets and wires to shift teeth into their desired positions gradually. They can be customized with colored bands to add a fun and personalized touch.
Ceramic Braces
The Perfect Blend of Beauty and Functionality
Ceramic braces are a popular alternative to traditional metal braces. They are made of specially engineered ceramic that blend in with the natural color of your teeth, making them less noticeable than metal braces. At Charles River Orthodontics, we use high-quality ceramic braces designed for comfort and durability, ensuring you can achieve the straight, beautiful smile you desire.
Retainers
Protect Your Investment
Retainers are essential to maintain the beautiful smile you have worked hard to achieve through orthodontic treatment. They help prevent your teeth from shifting back into their original positions and ensure your smile remains straight and healthy. With proper care and regular wear, retainers can last for years and protect your investment in orthodontic treatment.
Surgical Orthodontics
Achieving a Balanced and Functional Bite
Surgical orthodontics, or orthognathic surgery, is an orthodontic treatment involving braces and jaw surgery to correct more severe jaw misalignment and malocclusion cases. The goal of surgical orthodontics is to improve the function of the bite and the appearance of the face, as well as to address any underlying skeletal issues that may be contributing to the misalignment.
Temporary Anchorage Devices
The Secret Weapon for Complex Orthodontic Cases
A Temporary Anchorage Device (TAD) is a miniature screw-like device temporarily inserted into the bone to provide additional support and stability for orthodontic treatment. TADs are often used in conjunction with braces or other orthodontic appliances to help correct complex dental issues that may not be possible with traditional treatment methods.
iTero Digital Scanner
Say Goodbye to Messy Impressions
Digital impressions are revolutionizing the orthodontic industry, offering a more comfortable and precise alternative to conventional impressions. Patients can experience less discomfort and a reduced risk of gagging. Additionally, intraoral scanners provide a more accurate representation of the teeth, leading to better-fitting appliances.