Orthodontics

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What is Orthodontics?

Orthodontics is the treatment of irregularities in the teeth and jaw, particularly involving alignment and occlusion. Traditional braces and the use of Invisalign are the main treatments in orthodontics at San Antonio’s Wurzbach Parkway Family Dental.

Why Orthodontics?

You or your child may be referred to a San Antonio orthodontist if:

Your child has early or late loss of baby teeth
Your child has a finger sucking, pacifier, or other oral habit
You or your child has difficulty in chewing or biting
Mouth breathing
Shifted jaws
Speech difficulty
Grinding or clenching of teeth
Teeth that meet in an unbalanced way, or with space between them

Traditional Braces

Dental braces not only improve your appearance by creating a beautiful smile, but can also improve your overall oral and systemic health. Our San Antonio dentist office offers both traditional braces, and Invisalign.

Fixed or Removable?
There are a few possible types of braces we can recommend for you besides the traditional braces. (Learn more about Traditional Braces)

Conventional braces (the type that most people think of) require elastic or metal ties to hold the archwire in place.
Self-ligating braces (the type our Orthodontists recommend most often) do not require elastic or metal ties. Self-ligating braces create proper tooth alignment faster, more comfortably, and with fewer adjustments (and office visits) than conventional braces.
Ceramic braces are less noticeable than traditional braces because they tend to blend with the wearer’s natural tooth color. They are similar to conventional braces, but because they are made from porcelain, they are more expensive and susceptible to damage.

Invisalign

Another popular method used in orthodontics is Invisalign. It’s the invisible, and removable way to align teeth with clear liners customized to fit and still move teeth without metal wires or brackets. A few benefits of Invisalign over braces are:

Removable: Simply take out the aligners briefly to eat and drink during mealtimes and replace them when finished.
Easier to clean teeth: Remove the aligners for daily brushing and flossing.
Spend less time at the dentist: There are no metal or wires to adjust.
Smile for the camera: Aligners are invisible and 100% clear. No one will notice that you’re straightening your teeth.
More comfortable: Less irritation to your gums and no tooth pain since there’s no metal or wires.

Preferred Provider

Wurzbach Parkway Family Dental is proud to be an Invisalign Preferred Provider.

Preferred Provider status means our dental practice has achieved a significant level of experience in successfully treating patients with the Invisalign system. When choosing a dentist, it is important they have both the years of experience, and results you can trust. Contact us for more information.