Orthodontics Treatment for Children

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• Welcome to our office
• Arcadia Pediatric Dental Practice Orthodontics

Dr. Eddie So DDS, A Dental Corp 41 E. Foothill
BlvdArcadia, California, 91006  https//www.arcad
iachildrendentist.com/
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Orthodontics treatment for Children

• Orthodontics is a field of dentistry that
  deals with irregular bites. Edward Angle is the
  father of Orthodontics. Conventional orthodontic
  treatment includes the use of orthodontic wires
  inserted into metal brackets which later paved
  the way for newer ceramic brackets and
  Invisalign. Based on pretreatment planning,
  certain cases require tooth extraction so as to
  facilitate tooth movement. Functional appliances
  like headgear, jackscrews are used in growing
  stages for dentofacial corrections. The branch of
  orthodontics that modify jaw dimensions and
  relationship in growing patients is called
  Dentofacial Orthodontics. Following a course of
  active orthodontic treatment, patients are
  instructed to use retainers so as to maintain the
  teeth in their improved positions. The retainers
  are used full time or part time, especially
  during the night as recommended by orthodontist
  so as to maintain the corrected occlusion. It's
  likely that there is some tooth movement that
  becomes evident in stopping the use of retainers.
  Changes in the position of teeth can continue
  throughout life, so it's advisable to wear
  retainers at least for a part-time basis.

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INVISALIGN

• As aesthetics becomes a prime concern for
  the patient, which lead to the development of
  Invisalign. These are removable retainers that
  use clear aligner to straighten teeth. The
  recommended usage is 20 hours per day and is
  removed while eating. As these are clear
  aligners, it's aesthetically pleasing for the
  patients which make them use it for a prolonged
  time period.
• There are newer developments in the field of
  orthodontics, like self-ligating braces, lingual
  braces etc. All of them give emphasis on
  aesthetic as well as functional corrections
  rather that functional corrections alone.
  Aesthetics becomes an important factor in
  orthodontics, as the treatment is taken up mostly
  by adolescents.

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SELF LIGATING BRACES

• Self-ligating braces use clips instead of
  elastic bands which aids in less friction while
  brushing. Negative impact for these ligating
  braces is that they are not completely hidden and
  cumbersome task of cleaning the braces.

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LINGUAL BRACES

• Lingual braces are completely hidden from
  sight. The brackets are placed on lingual aspects
  of the teeth which makes it little hard for the
  patient to get adapt to it. It requires more
  skilled practitioner and specialist material to
  carry out lingual treatment.

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Contact Us

• For more information regarding your kids oral
  health contact our pediatric dentist at
• Arcadia Pediatric Dental Practice Orthodontics

41 E. Foothill Blvd Arcadia, California
91006 626-445-6666
www.arcadiachildrendentist.com