What is a preventive/interceptive treatment?
The goal of prevention is to correct or minimize future dental alignment problems. These preventive treatments can start from the age of 5-6 and up to 10 years.
The benefits of early treatment are great since the defects (too narrow jaws, poorly placed teeth, overlapping, etc.) will be corrected or reduced, thus alowing the child to grow up in an optimal functional environment (ventilation, quality of sleep, chewing, phonation…improved).
There are different types of devices depending on the problem to be treated.
This treatment phase does not exclude future treatment, but often allows for shorter treatment during adolescence.
Options of early treatement :
- functional education
- removable or fixed expander, partial traditional braces, aligners.
Also learn about : Teen treatments
Between 10 and 15 years old, dental alignment becomes a necessity. This beautiful smile will allow your child to gain self-confidence and flourish in their relationships with others. Beautiful, straight teeth are essential for physical and mental health.
Benefits :
- to ensure the proper progress of maxillofacial growth;
- to regain a functional and stable occlusion between the upper teeth and the lower teeth;
- to align teeth (better brushing, better social inegration/ self-esteem)
Carrière Motion System
The Carriere Orthodontistic treatement approach uses gentle forces and advanced technology to correct your bite quickly and efficiently.
The Carriere Orthodontic treatment approach uses gentle forces and advanced technology to correct your bite quickly and efficiently. The Carriere Motion Appliance can be used by patients of all ages.
In our office, we use the Carriere Motion Appliance in conjunction with Damon Ultima’s self-ligating bracket system or with Aligners.
This system is generally used for 4 to 6 months prior step 2 of treatment, with traditional braces or aligners.
Traditional braces with Damon Ultima System
“Traditional braces” use metal or clear brackets that are placed on the teeth and connected by a wire.
How does it work?
“Traditional braces” use metal or clear brackets that are placed on the teeth and connected by a wire.
To make this type of equipment as bearable as possible, the Damon System is the most efficient. Brackets look like boxes that trap wires using small sliding doors.
This technology is designed to limit friction between the housing and the wire. This passive self-ligation brace system, unlike overtaken former braces, applies gentle pressure to gradually straighten teeth.
Benefits :
- less pain, more comfortable for the patient
- less treatment time
- less appointment
Aligners
(Invisalign system, Spark)
What is an orthodontic treatment with aligners ?
Based on constantly evolving technology, transparent aligners consist of a series of individualized, comfortable, and removable aligners.
More aesthetic, this orthodontic treatment using aligners allows adolescents concerned about their smile to carry out their treatment in a more discreet way.
These trays are to be worn 18 to 20 hours out of 24 hours.
Custom-made using specialized software, the teeth move progressively with each change of tray.
Benefits:
- more aesthetic
- less visits
- better oral hygiene
Also learn about : Adult treatments
A beautiful smile at any age! There is no age limit for orthodontic treatment. What does straight teeth bring to you ?
- You look better : a straight smile is far more aesthetically appealing than crowded, rotated teeth. You have more confidence: when you look your best, you naturally will have greater self-confidence because you feel better about yourself and how you look.
- You chew your food better : when your teeth come together fully, your chewing ability is enhanced, which helps your digestion and your overall health.
- Your smile is easier to keep clean : straight teeth are much easier to brush and floss, so it’s easy to keep your smile healthy. You decrease jaw stress: when your teeth come together properly, your jaws experience far less stress, which means less chance of TMJ problems and jaw pain.
- You decrease tooth damage : when your teeth come together as they should, there is less tooth wear, which leads to less chance of you needing dental restorations later on.
There is no limit in age regarding an orthodontic treatment. A comprehensive evaluation has to be performed to evaluate teeth, gum and smile before establishing a personalized orthodontic treatment plan.
Carrière Motion System
The Carriere Orthodontic treatment approach uses gentle forces and advanced technology to correct your bite quickly and efficiently. The Carriere Motion Appliance can be used by patients of all ages.
In our office, we use the Carriere Motion Appliance in conjunction with Damon Ultima’s self-ligating bracket system or with Aligners.
This system is generally used for 4 to 6 months prior step 2 of treatment, with traditional braces or aligners.
Traditional braces with Damon Ultima System
It is the most widely used orthodontic treatment for young people.
How does it work?
“Traditional braces” use metal or clear brackets that are placed on the teeth and connected by a wire.
This passive self-ligation brace system, unlike overtaken former braces, applies gentle pressure to gradually straighten teeth. Brackets look like boxes that hold wires in place with small sliding holders.
This technology is designed to limit friction between the housing and the wire. The forces generated are lighter, and treatment is more comfortable and faster.
Benefits :
- less pain, more comfortable for the patient
- less treatment time
- less appointment
Aligners
system Invisalign, Spark
What is an orthodontic treatment with aligners ?
Based on constantly evolving technology, transparent aligners consist of a series of individualized, comfortable, and removable aligners.
More aesthetic, this orthodontic treatment using aligners allows adolescents concerned about their smile to carry out their treatment in a more discreet way.
These trays are to be worn 18 to 20 hours out of 24 hours.
Custom-made using specialized software, the teeth move progressively with each change of tray.
Benefits :
- more aesthetic
- less visits
- better oral hygiene
Also learn about : Jaw pain and joint pain
