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<\/h2>\r\nDr. Timothy Hardy is a Tufts University BS Engineering graduate. Tufts University School of Dental Medicine awarded him his dental degree. Later, he received his Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) from Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, before returning to Tufts University to earn his Certificate of Orthodontics while also serving as the class president.<\/p>\r\n
Recent improvements in orthodontic methods and technology have reduced the time it takes to finish treatment as well as the number of visits to the office to attain straighter teeth. During your one-on-one appointment with Dr. T.C. Hardy in Lakewood, CO, the both of you will decide on the best orthodontic treatment plan for your needs. This will not only treat your aesthetic concerns, but it will also address the structural and functional issues with your smile (for example, fixing Open bite malocclusion, crowded teeth, Under bite, Gaps in teeth, jaw alignment, Cross-bite).<\/p>\r\n
Invisalign is comparable to Clear Braces in that it has a more discreet appearance and feel, but that’s where the similarity ends. Each transparent aligner is composed of clear plastic that does not contain Bisphenol A, making it more pleasant than traditional metal or lingual braces. Patients can remove these orthodontic equipment when brushing, eating, speaking, or rinsing their mouths with fluoride mouthwash because they are removable. Without the brackets and wires of traditional braces, Invisalign clear aligners allow you to show off your teeth and give you the confidence to smile. Invisalign is also ideal for children’s orthodontics.<\/p>\r\n
Invisalign Express is an orthodontic treatment that works in the same way as standard Invisalign aligners but takes less time to complete. It’s primarily used to cure minor crowding and spacing concerns, orthodontic relapse, or to assist prepare the teeth for bonding, veneers, or other restorative cosmetic dentistry treatments.<\/p>\r\n
We treat Teenagers with Invisalign specially for Teens.<\/p>\r\n
Invisalign First is used for kids, childern under 12 years of age.<\/p>\r\n
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Dental braces are orthodontic devices that align and straighten teeth, as well as help position them in relation to a person’s bite, with the goal of improving dental health. Braces can also close gaps. They are frequently used to repair underbite, malocclusions, overbites, open bites, deep bites, cross bites, crooked teeth, and a variety of other dental and jaw abnormalities.<\/p>\r\n
Traditional braces are constructed of metal and are one of the most tried and true ways for aligning and straightening teeth. It was the first therapy for straightening teeth and adjusting bite alignment, and it is still in use today. The braces are made of high-quality materials such as stainless steel or titanium alloys, which are corrosion-resistant and safe to wear in the mouth for lengthy periods of time.<\/p>\r\n
Brackets, bands, and an archwire are used in lingual braces to provide tension to the teeth and gradually shift them into the right position. They are positioned on the back of the teeth (behind the teeth, hidden), tongue-facing. This makes them almost unnoticeable, which is one of the key reasons for their attractiveness. They’re perfect for anyone who plays a wind instrument or participates in sports. Because this treatment necessitates more education and expertise, not all orthodontists provide it.<\/p>\r\n
The operation of clear bracket braces is identical to that of standard wire braces. The archwire, which runs along the teeth in the jaw, is the most important component. The corrective action of braces is similar to that of traditional wire braces. The wires, even in ceramic braces, must be metal in order to pull the teeth into the proper position, but they can be manufactured to match the color of the teeth, frosted, or silver. Brackets are glued to the teeth directly or with orthodontic bands, which are held in place by a wire and tooth-colored elastic bands.<\/p>\r\n
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