Orthodontics offers a variety of treatments in helping people with improperly positioned and misaligned teeth. The team at Hospitality Dental & Orthodontics in Southern California's Inland Empire and high/low desert regions specializes in providing people of all ages with expert orthodontic care and preventive care. With offices in San Bernardino, Rancho Mirage, Hesperia, Palm Desert, and Rancho Cucamonga, call or go online today to learn more and book an appointment. For information on orthodontics, contact our office at (909) 888-6630.
Orthodontics manages the position and appearance of both your jaw and teeth. More specifically, orthodontists are expert bite problem-solvers.
Typically, orthodontists use braces, clear aligners, and removable appliances to solve bite and alignment-related issues. But their solutions might also include palatal expanders and headgears, depending on the severity of your condition.
The team at Hospitality Dental & Orthodontics is board-certified and has expert knowledge in tracking healthy jaw development and facial growth.
Team members at Hospitality Dental & Orthodontics assess the state of your teeth and determine which treatment is right for you. To do so they complete:
You should consider scheduling an appointment at Hospitality Dental & Orthodontics if you have concerns about crooked and crowded teeth, and bite or alignment problems. AAO recommends a consultation at age 7.
Orthodontic treatments offer numerous benefits. The main advantage is the prevention of tooth decay and gingivitis. An orthodontist's goal is to:
Malocclusions are the most common reason for orthodontic treatments. The word literally means “bad alignment,” and the condition often occurs when your jaw and teeth have not developed properly.
Malocclusions might occur because of:
Thumb-sucking leads to one of the most common malocclusions: overbites and localized deformation of the teeth. Orthodontists at Hospitality Dental & Orthodontics work hard to stop thumb-sucking habits as soon as possible.
Severe malocclusions may affect eating, speech, and maintaining clean teeth.
Orthodontics is a sure way to correct misalignments and dental health complications. With over 50 years of experience, the team at Hospitality Dental & Orthodontics helps you craft a perfectly suited orthodontic treatment for you and your child. Call or go online today to set up an initial consultation.