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Orthodontic Treatments in Douglasville & Union City, GA – Your Path to a Healthier, Straighter Smile
At Southern Smiles Orthodontics, we offer a wide range of orthodontic treatments tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're looking to improve your bite, enhance your smile, or address specific jaw or alignment issues, our experienced team is here to help you every step of the way. We look forward to working with you, and to being a part of this wonderful, life-changing experience. Your lifetime of happy smiles starts here!
Why Orthodontic Treatment is Necessary
Orthodontic treatment is a specialized branch of dentistry focused on correcting misaligned teeth and jaws. It involves the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities.
Orthodontists use a variety of appliances, such as braces and clear aligners, to guide teeth into their proper position. The goal is not only to improve the appearance of your smile but also to enhance the overall function of your bite, making it easier to speak, chew, and maintain good oral hygiene.
Orthodontic treatment is often essential for both functional and aesthetic reasons. Misaligned teeth or jaws can lead to a range of issues, including:
- Difficulty with Chewing and Speaking: Poorly aligned teeth can make biting and chewing more difficult and may even affect speech.
- Tooth Decay and Gum Disease: Crowded or crooked teeth can be harder to clean, increasing the risk of cavities and gum disease.
- Jaw Pain and Headaches: An improper bite can place extra strain on your jaw muscles, leading to discomfort, headaches, or even jaw joint disorders (TMJ).
- Aesthetics and Confidence: A straight, healthy smile can boost self-esteem and improve your overall appearance.
Invisalign® Clear Aligners
Imagine a braces treatment that doesn’t use wires or metal brackets, a treatment that is virtually pain free and doesn’t require you to change your current lifestyle.
With Invisalign aligners, you can straighten your teeth and experience the benefits of a great smile without having to deal with a mouth full of metal! Invisalign treatment uses a series of clear, removable, comfortable aligners that straighten teeth in less time than traditional braces.
Clarity™
Orthodontic treatment no longer means having a mouth full of unsightly metal wires and brackets. Clarity self-ligating braces are an aesthetic alternative to traditional metal braces. Clarity braces are clear, small in size, and customized to fit your teeth and mouth. Clarity braces are safe and effective, and are a great option for patients of all ages.
Advanced Orthodontic Services
Our practice provides comprehensive care for a wide range of orthodontic and dentofacial conditions:
Dentofacial Orthopedics
What is dentofacial orthopedics? Many patients wonder what it means when their orthodontist specializes in dentofacial orthopedics.
This specialization means that your doctor has training and experience in working with the management of tooth movement (orthodontics) as well as the guidance of facial growth and development (dentofacial orthopedics), which usually occurs during childhood.
TMJ/TMD Treatments
What is TMJ/TMD and why does it matter to you? Temporomandibular Disorder is a condition where the joints in your jaw become sore and movement is restricted. Millions of Americans suffer from chronic face and neck pains as well as recurring headaches. These can all be signs of a TMD/TMJ condition that may require treatment.
Surgical Orthodontics
Orthodontics is designed to reposition and straighten teeth, but surgical orthodontics may be needed in some cases to correct more severe jaw irregularities. Surgical orthodontics straightens the jaw into alignment, often improving a patient’s ability to chew, speak, and breathe.
Braces are often worn in conjunction with orthodontic surgery to ensure the teeth stay in the proper position as well.
Light Force Treatment
Light Force Treatment is an innovative approach in orthodontics that uses gentle, continuous forces to move teeth into their desired positions. This method employs customized, 3D-printed brackets and arch wires designed to apply precise, low-magnitude forces tailored to each patient’s unique dental anatomy.
Unlike traditional metal braces, Light Force brackets are 3D printed to perfectly complement each patient’s smile. This personalization allows for more precise tooth movement and potentially faster treatment times.
Complimentary Orthodontic Consultations
Not sure which treatment is right for you? We invite you to schedule a complimentary consultation at one of our orthodontic offices. During this visit, we’ll review your dental history, take digital X-rays, and create a personalized plan just for you.
Start Your Smile Journey Today
Your smile deserves expert care and advanced solutions. Contact Southern Smiles Orthodontics today to learn more about braces, Invisalign, TMJ treatments, and more in Douglasville and Union City areas. A lifetime of confident smiles starts here!