Orthodontics
ORTHODONTICS

ORTHODONTICS

While orthodontics is typically thought of for teens who desire a perfect smile, there are various reasons for orthodontic treatment. Appearance is a valid reason, having the self-confidence of a beautiful smile is wonderful.

Orthodontics can also provide better oral health. Teeth that are crowded or misaligned can prove to be harder to effectively clean and floss, leading to gum disease and cavities.

Overall function and comfort can also be improved via orthodontics. The way that upper and lower teeth come together is known as our bite. Orthodontics can help  correct over bites, under bites, or cross bites. Correcting misaligned bites can help ease discomfort, jaw pain, or TMJ pain. It can also help avoid cracks and breaks, spreading the brunt of your bite force across many teeth rather than a select few. Dr. Pfaffinger provides orthodontic treatment using clear aligners to move teeth into their perfect positions. With a few scans and impressions, custom clear aligners will be made and used to move your teeth slowly into the smile you desire.

MOUTH GUARDS

Keeping teeth safe is important to us, therefore we provide both custom-made sports mouth guards as well as nighttime mouth guards.

It’s not uncommon for athletes to get their teeth knocked out, broken, cracked, or chipped. Many people get basic mouth guards found at drugstores or sporting goods stores, however these can be bulky and uncomfortable. A custom-made mouth guard can provide better protection for your teeth and jaw.

Nighttime mouth guards can help prevent damage caused by grinding and clenching overnight. Grinding and clenching can do serious damage to your teeth, causing damage to the chewing surfaces or even fracturing a tooth. A custom-made mouth guard can provide protection for your teeth while you sleep.
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