Supportive Orthodontic Treatments

In Decatur GA

Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs) represent a significant advancement in modern orthodontic treatment. They offer a powerful solution for tooth movements that were once difficult to achieve, just as moving teeth backwards or into bone. These tiny, biocompatible titanium anchors are temporarily placed in your jawbone and can eliminate the need for removing healthy, functioning teeth like premolars or even the need for jaw surgery!

An uneven or high gum line can drastically impact the look of your smile, causing them to appear too short or too long for your liking. Rarely, this can occur after orthodontic treatment, but fortunately, there is a solution! Gum reshaping (recontouring) is a laser procedure that can even out your gum line to enhance the aesthetics of your smile, taking your treatment result and smile from good to exceptional!

Two-phase treatment is a process where early interceptive (Phase I) treatment is used to identify and address significant dental or orthodontic issues. This initial phase helps create better conditions for jaw development and the eruption of permanent teeth as children grow and transition into their early teens. If needed, a second phase of treatment is typically simpler, shorter in duration, and leads to more stable, long-lasting results.

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With a referral to an oral surgeon, surgical orthodontics addresses issues with jaw alignment through jaw surgery, also known as orthognathic surgery. Issues with jaw alignment can affect your bite, as well as speech and appearance. Surgical correction is meant to move the jaws into a better and more harmonious relationship, improving bite function and appearance. You may be a candidate if you have a malocclusion (bad bite) that is caused by misaligned jaws.