INVISALIGN ALIGNERS
This relatively new system straightens your teeth with a series of clear, removable appliances called aligners. The devices are made of strong plastic, molded precisely to fit your mouth. And because the inserts are barely visible, adults find them very appealing. This system is best for patients with mild problems who don’t require treatment (such as headgear) that depends on conventional braces.

Dr. Quinn is an Align Technology Certified Orthodontist who’s treated more than 300 patients with this system since it was introduced in 1999. Each year, he’s been recognized by the manufacturer as one of top 100 orthodontists who provide this treatment – the highest honor an orthodontist can receive from Invisalign.

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DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPEDICS
A variety of fixed and removable devices are available to help growing children balance their upper and lower jaw size, so their teeth fit together properly in adulthood. Each device is designed to guide jaw growth in anticipation of the future, so when a child’s permanent teeth arrive, sufficient room is available to accommodate them. This type of treatment is known as “early non-extraction intervention.” It’s generally recommended for children aged 7-9 – in contrast to conventional orthodontic treatment, which typically begins at age 11 or older.

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FUNCTIONAL APPLIANCES
Unlike conventional braces, functional appliances are removable for easy cleaning. Made of plastic and wire, they can be used alone – or in conjunction with fixed appliances – to hold teeth in their corrected positions, or to improve facial structure by modifying the position of teeth and jaws. Functional appliances tend to increase the flow of saliva and affect your ability to eat or speak normally. However, most patients adjust quickly to these challenges.

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RETAINERS
Retainers play an essential role at the end of most treatment plans. They hold your teeth in their new position until your bone, gums and muscles adapt. This treatment duration varies with each patient – in some cases, permanent retention is necessary. Retainers are usually made of acrylic, metal or a combination of both.

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