Most patients don’t think of technology when they think of braces. Yet, modern orthodontists rely heavily on the latest orthodontic technology. If a patient walks into Portsmouth, RI orthodontics clinics and doesn’t see any current technology there, he or she should turn around and head straight for Jaffe Orthodontics.
These amazing machines take a 3D image of the patient’s entire mouth. Every crooked tooth and misaligned bite is revealed in these digital images. They help get a better picture (literally!) of the orthodontic treatment patients need to correct bite, spacing, and tooth alignment.
The process is really simple too. Patients sit comfortably in a chair while the scanner does a complete 180-degree scan of their mouth. The images are loaded onto a nearby screen. The orthodontist can then rotate the images on x-, y-, and z-axes to see the problem areas in the patient’s mouth.
Better yet, these images can be shared, so if your regular dentist isn’t in the same office as your orthodontist, the images can be sent to your dentist. Then your dentist will be able to see and understand what’s involved in your orthodontic treatment plan.
Intra-oral scanners use scanning wands to create bite molds. Patients don’t have to bite down on goop-filled plastic trays to get the impressions necessary for braces. The result is a cleaner and more accurate set of clear braces or retainers or a more precise plan for the placement of traditional brackets and wires.
Orthodontic wires used to be bent and shaped by hand. Now robots are responsible for bending and shaping these wires. They are much more precise, especially when the orthodontist can upload digital images of the patient’s teeth followed by a corresponding corrective plan. Then the robots take this data and create the perfectly bent wires that are ready to insert with minimal to no adjustments at Orthodontics in Bristol, RI.
Younger children typically need more traditional braces to help change mouth shape and bite. However, teens and adults can use invisible aligners and invisible braces to correct their teeth. This pop-in, pop-out orthodontic option helps wearers feel less self-conscious, maintain better oral hygiene, and improve their smiles in about the same amount of time as metal brackets and wires.
As an adult, you want a great smile, but you don’t want metal braces for several years. There’s new orthodontic technology that can give you a perfected cosmetic smile within six months using invisible braces. These invisible braces are only worn on the visible parts of your teeth, and they pop in and out for convenient wear.
They do not correct overbites, underbites, or other bite issues. They only move teeth into position to make your smile less gap-filled or less space-filled. If you don’t mind your current bite but are concerned with how your teeth are spaced, this quick solution might be right for you. Schedule your appointment with Jaffe Orthodontics in Barrington & Portsmouth, RI, today to experience the high-tech options we offer!
If you have any orthodontic treatment questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office in Barrington by calling us at (401) 245-2626 or our office in Portsmouth at (401) 293-5555, or send an email to us at [email protected].
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Thank you for choosing Dr. Jordan Jaffe as your local Barrington, Portsmouth, Bristol, Middletown, RI and Swansea, MA orthodontist. At Jaffe Orthodontics, we work hard to accommodate your schedule and make an appointment that works best for you. If you are interested in scheduling a consultation for our clear braces, Invisalign, Invisalign Teen treatment and more please fill out the form below. Once you submit our form, a member of our Barrington and Portsmouth orthodontics staff will contact you as soon as possible.