Adult Orthodontics:
You are never too old to get the smile you always wanted. At Dr. Wendy Magda's we can create a beautiful smile using Invisalign or tooth colored brackets which blend in with your natural teeth. Adult orthodontics (braces) require the same records appointment prior to beginning any treatment. Call for a free consultation and get the smile you always wanted.
Child Orthodontics: Two-Phase Treatment
Two-phase orthodontic treatment is a process that encompasses tooth straightening and physical, facial changes. The major advantage of a two-phase treatment is to maximize the opportunity to accomplish the ideal healthy, functional, esthetic result that will remain stable throughout your life.
The disadvantage of waiting for complete eruption of permanent teeth and having only one phase of treatment for someone with a jaw discrepancy is facing the possibility of a compromised result that may not be stable.
The goal of first phase treatment is to develop the jaw size in order to accommodate all the permanent teeth and to relate the upper and lower jaws to each other. Children sometimes exhibit early signs of jaw problems as they grow and develop. An upper and lower jaw that is growing too much or not enough can be recognized at an early age. If children after age 6 are found to have this jaw discrepancy, they are candidates for early orthodontic treatment.
Second phase treatment incorporates full braces to provide the final details to a beautiful smile. The goal of the second phase is to make sure each tooth has an exact location in the mouth where it is in harmony with the lips, cheeks, tongue, and other teeth. When this equilibrium is established, the teeth will function together properly.
Orthodontic records will be necessary to determine the type of appliances to be used, the duration of treatment time, and the frequency of visits. Records consist of models of the teeth, x-rays, and photographs.
828 Monroe Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 420-9332
