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Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment

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Coleman Orthodontics Dr. Coleman can successfully correct most orthodontic problems regardless of the patient’s age. But that does not mean that the orthodontic treatment starting age does not matter. As with any decisions regarding health care, it is best to act when time is on your side. Two-phase orthodontic treatment is a specialized process that encompasses tooth straightening and facial changes.   As a child grows, both the upper jaw and lower jaw will grow in three dimensions. This growth will decide the final positioning of the mid and lower face. The major advantage of a two-phase treatment is to maximize the opportunity to accomplish the ideal healthy, functional, and esthetic result that will remain stable throughout your child’s life. Two-phase orthodontics starts with interceptive treatment. The goal of interceptive treatment is to take advantage of growth potential and to catch an orthodontic problem before it gets out of hand. Such treatment usually occurs betwee
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Preparing For Your First Orthodontic Appointment

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Coleman Orthodontics It is completely normal to feel a bit apprehensive when you first consider going to an orthodontist to correct your smile. Whether your dentist has advised you to seek care from Coleman Orthodontics , or you have decided to do so on your own, there are a few things you can do to prepare for your initial exam with Dr. Coleman. To prepare for your initial exam is to learn more about orthodontics and understand your options. Start by visiting our website and familiarizing yourself with the different types of braces we offer and how they may or may not work for you. At your initial orthodontic exam, we will assess your current orthodontic condition by taking pictures and x-rays of the inside and outside of your mouth. With these photos, we will begin to customize your treatment plan. You will sit down with our treatment coordinator to discuss your medical history as well as your orthodontic treatment goals . At Coleman Orthodontics , our team receives frequent
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When to See an Orthodointist

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Coleman Orthodontics It seems like braces and teenagers go together like peanut butter and jelly. But did you know that children should really be seen by an Orthodontist as early as age seven for an evaluation ? Early diagnosis and treatment by Dr. Coleman can help guide facial development and tooth eruption, thereby preventing more serious problems from occurring later in your child's life. Treating children during early growth stages allows Dr. Coleman to achieve results that may not be possible once facial bones have fully developed. An early orthodontic examination does not always result in immediate treatment. A check-up may reveal that your child’s bite is fine. Or it may determine that early treatment is indicated to prevent or intercept more serious problems from developing. While your child’s teeth may appear to be straight, there could be a problem that only Dr. Coleman can detect. After evaluating your child, Dr. Coleman may simply want to monitor your child p
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Dentists and Orthodontists: What is the Difference?

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Coleman Orthodontics Dentists and Orthodontists are the same thing…right? While your dentist may offer orthodontic services, leading you to assume that he or she is an orthodontist, putting aligners or braces on teeth does not make your dentist an orthodontist. Dentistry is a broad medical specialty that deals with the teeth, gums, and jaws, while orthodontics is a specialty within dentistry that focuses on correcting bites. All orthodontists are dentists, but not all dentists are licensed orthodontists. Both dentists and orthodontists provide professional care to help their patients have good oral health. And both are dental school graduates. But dentists and orthodontists are very different when it comes to the alignment of your teeth. Dentists and orthodontists undertake the same training initially, but orthodontists complete further training after they graduate dental school to become qualified in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of orthodontic problems. Orthodontist
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Should You Get Invisalign?

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Coleman Orthodontics If you want a straighter smile but don’t want the look of traditional metal braces , Invisalign is the perfect option for you. The Invisalign System straightens your teeth without wires and brackets, using a series of clear, customized, removable appliances called aligners. Not only is Invisalign effective, but the aligners are nearly invisible and can be worn without detection. Unlike traditional braces , Invisalign aligners can be removed instantly and easily.   You can take them out without compromising your treatment. There are no metal brackets to attach and no wires to tighten. You just pop in a new set of aligners approximately every two weeks, until your treatment is complete. Because you can remove the Invisalign aligners at your leisure, you do not have to avoid any foods like patients with traditional braces do.   Invisalign makes it easy to eat whatever you want, whenever you want and never worry about your meals ruining your orthodontic treat
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Retainers are a Must

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Coleman Orthodontics It’s time to celebrate! You have just gotten your taken braces off and your smile looks perfect! If you want to keep that perfect smile for life you must make sure that you wear your retainer as prescribed by Dr. Coleman and his team . Your teeth are not set rigidly into your jawbone like you might think. Your teeth are held in place by bands of fibrous tissue called the periodontal ligaments. After your teeth have been moved into their ideal position by your braces it takes time for the periodontal ligaments to adjust. When you’re not wearing your retainer, pressure from your lips and tongue can cause your teeth to shift. Even if your teeth and smile don’t look like they have moved, that doesn’t mean they haven’t. If you go without wearing your retainer for long periods of time, your teeth will continue to move until misalignment is visibly noticeable, and that crooked smile you thought was a thing of the past will be back again.   The retention phase of
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Is It An Emergency?

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Coleman Orthodontics True orthodontic emergencies are very rare. Most orthodontic problems are relatively minor, and you may be surprised to learn that you may be able to temporarily solve many problems yourself until you can  schedule an appointment with our office . When working with your appliances, you will need to know the names of the parts so you are able to identify what part is broken, out of place, or causing you discomfort. Visit the Types of Appliances page the Coleman Orthodntics website to learn more. If you ever find yourself in what you believe to be an orthodontic emergency , the first step is to determine the severity of the problem: is it really a true emergency or is it a less serious issue that you can fix yourself? Below are three common orthodontic problems you may be able to take care of at home, prior to scheduling a visit to our orthodontic office. Loose or Poking Wires: If a wire causes irritation, push the wire away from the area using the era
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