Everyone deserves to have the healthiest smile possible. That can mean something different for each person. That’s why we provide effective and unique orthodontic solutions here at Boulder County Smiles. Our commitment to personalized care ensures that each patient receives a tailored treatment plan designed to address their specific orthodontic needs, resulting in a beautiful and functional smile.
What Is Orthodontics?
Orthodontics is, simply put, the field of dentistry that focuses on the alignment of your teeth and jaw. Some very common orthodontic problems include:
- Crooked teeth
- Underbites
- Overbites
- Tooth overcrowding
- Impacted teeth
- Wide spacing
- Crossbites
An orthodontic treatment aims to heal these types of malocclusions, usually through the use of various dental appliances such as braces, clear aligners, or retainers. In very severe cases, this can even include oral surgery.
Why Receive Orthodontic Treatments?
If you suffer from any of the above-listed types of misalignment/dental structure issues, then you may notice difficulty in a number of areas.
Cavities
Teeth that are not properly spaced from each other run the risk of trapping extra bacteria and food particles in hard-to-clean places. This increases the occurrence of cavities and gum disease.
Everyday Function
When teeth do not line up properly, biting, chewing, and clear speaking can become much more difficult than they need to be.
Impaction
Impaction is a term used when teeth don’t properly grow straight up out of the gum line. This is common with wisdom teeth, and it is nearly always the result of overcrowding. Too many teeth in a small space can cause them to grow in random directions.
TMJ Disorders
Alignment problems can also put severe stress on your temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is located on either side of your face. This not only causes joint pain, but can also result in muscle tension, lockjaw, or chronic migraines.
Tooth Damage
If there is a pronounced enough misalignment of the jaw or bite, it is common for some of the crooked teeth to rub together or butt up against other teeth. This wears out teeth much faster than normal, and this misalignment can result in broken or damaged tooth enamel.
Proper orthodontic treatment can address these issues, leading to improved oral health, enhanced function, and a more confident smile.
Orthodontic Treatment Options
Here at Boulder County Smiles, we can offer effective and permanent fixes for any of the dental problems listed above. Take a look at our service pages to read more about how we can heal misaligned or crooked teeth with:
What Makes Us Unique?
At our practice, we offer treatments for every orthodontic need, whether it is a small adjustment or a major treatment.
Our offerings also span a wide range of ages, with treatments suitable for children and treatments suitable for working adults, such as clear aligners.
Contact Us Today
Orthodontics can be life-changing, and that’s what we aim to keep doing: changing lives. We do this by not only providing the residents of Boulder County, CO, with individualized treatment plans but also providing as many different high-quality options as we can. From braces of all types to ALF appliances, we’ll make sure you get the treatment that’s right for you.
Dr. Gordon West and Dr. Andrew Johns, along with their expert staff, provide braces and other orthodontic services at their practice in Lafayette, CO, to patients who come to see them from across the Boulder County area, including Lafayette, Boulder, and Broomfield, CO.
If you have any questions about our orthodontic options, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’ll be happy to talk you through any procedure and schedule an appointment.