Support Your Child’s Teeth and Jaw Health

What To Do

Stop the habit by the time the permanent teeth start erupting to prevent adverse effects (age five).

See the orthodontist if you notice the following any time after five years old:

-Buck teeth: Front teeth that stick out, making it hard to close the mouth or lips. This can create troublesome and embarrassing speech. Buck teeth are also more vulnerable to potential trauma.

-Open bite: Atype of malocclusion where the upper and lower teeth don’t touch when the jaw is closed. An open bite can contribute to serious health issues such as swallowing, speech, and/or airway problems.

-Crossbite: Also known as an underbite. This can cause uneven jaw growth and an asymmetric face in the adult if not remedied as a child.

Call Today!

If you have concerns, seeing the orthodontist is the best way to put your mind at ease. At SuperSmile Orthodontics located in Las Vegas, Nevada, our skilled orthodontist, Dr. Brian Chamberlain can help correct harmful oral habits, guide your child’s jaw growth, help lower the risk of trauma to protruding front teeth and eventually guide permanent teeth into correct positions, even at such a young age. We invite you to call 702-645-5100 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Chamberlain. It is worth a visit to help your child’s smile develop properly!

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Are You Too Old for Braces?

Why Orthodontic Treatment May Be Right for You

• May help fix bite problems that cause grinding, prevent chipping of teeth and unnecessary wear on your teeth, as well as improve talking and chewing comfortably.
• Can make it easier to clean your teeth and keep plaque from building up in those hard to get to spaces, which helps prevent cavities and gum disease.
• Can boost your confidence by enhancing your bright, beautiful smile.
• May help correct and prevent jawbone and joint problems including headaches, TMJ pain and the breakdown of bone.
• May help with some sleep issues, including sleep apnea.
• Treatment can close gaps caused by missing teeth or prepare your mouth for bridges or implants.
• Fillings and crowns? No problem, those teeth will move just like natural teeth.

Treatment Options

Whether you have never had braces, or you need a tune-up from years of not wearing your retainers, we have got you covered. There are a couple of options when it comes to orthodontic treatment:

Clear aligners are an effective, less intrusive way to straighten that smile. Much like a custom-fitted mouth guard or retainer, you can take the aligners off for anything such as a family picture or to make sure they are clean. It makes flossing and brushing a breeze and causes less discomfort than traditional braces. Working directly with an orthodontist instead of a direct-to-consumer, mail-in type of aligner, will give you the customized one-on-one treatment that is needed for the best results. Unlike the mail-in aligners, your treatment will be actively monitored by our orthodontist and he can work in conjunction with your local dentist and other specialists to ensure they keep up to speed on your dental and health history and other dental needs. Nothing can beat the care of in-person treatment.

Book Your Consultation

At SuperSmile Orthodontics in Las Vegas, NV, we use self-ligating brackets. Self-litigating brackets are similar to traditional ones except that they have a built-in system to secure the archwire to the brackets instead of metal ties or colorful elastic bands. Generally speaking, your visits will be shorter, the braces can be easier to clean and they may cause less discomfort than traditional braces. Although they are not required, we can put colored elastics on your brackets if you would like to make a statement or show your personality!

So don’t wait! Contact us to schedule a consultation today.

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