Begin Early

Dr. Bohman believes that there is a benefit to early treatment of certain orthodontic problems. We routinely see patients between 7-10 years old to monitor their growth and development. Dr. Bohman will only recommend an early phase of orthodontic treatment when necessary. By monitoring the development of our younger patient’s smiles, we are more successful in treating them. Orthodontics should be age specific to each individual patient.

In addition to our free consultation, if your child is not ready for braces, we will monitor their growth and development until the time is right at no charge!

Benefits of Early Orthodontic Evaluation

Benefits of Early Orthodontic Evaluation

Early evaluation provides both timely detection of problems and greater opportunity for more effective treatment. Timely intervention will help us guide growth and development and prevent serious problems in the future. When orthodontic intervention is not necessary, Dr. Bohman will carefully monitor growth and development and plan to begin treatment at just the right time.

Advantages of Interceptive Treatment

Advantages of Interceptive Treatment

  • Creating room for crowded, erupting teeth
  • Creating facial symmetry through influencing jaw growth
  • Reducing the risk of trauma to protruding front teeth
  • Preserving space for unerupted teeth
  • Reducing the need for tooth removal
  • Reducing treatment time with braces

Malocclusions

Malocclusions

Orthodontic treatment can improve bad bites, or malocclusions, that occur as a result of tooth or jaw misalignment. Untreated malocclusions can result in a variety of problems:

  • Crowded teeth are more difficult to properly brush and floss, which may contribute to tooth decay and/or gum disease.
  • Protruding teeth are more susceptible to accidental chipping.
  • Crossbites can result in unfavorable growth and uneven tooth wear.
  • Openbites can result in tongue-thrusting habits and speech impediments.

Braces

Throughout the history of orthodontics, there have been many advancements in the technology behind creating a confident, beautiful smile. Many of the biggest changes have occurred in the last 20 years! Dr. Bohman uses the latest technological advancements in braces, adhesives and diagnostics with proven treatment philosophies to help you achieve your best smile in the shortest time. Just click on the images below for more information on the types of braces that we offer!

Damon Braces

The Damon System allows Dr. Bohman to complete your treatment faster and with less discomfort than with traditional braces without sacrificing quality at all.

The Damon System allows us to bring your teeth to their new position with lighter forces and less pain. Instead of spending 2-3 years in braces, lots of our patients complete their treatment in close to 16 months!

Clear Braces

Clear Ceramic braces work in the same way as the metal Damon Braces, but they’re made of a clear material that makes it difficult to tell you’re wearing braces at all. Clear braces are slightly larger, covering more of the tooth than metal braces. The clear material is less durable than metal and can break more easily, but with a little TLC, they look and work amazing.

With all the same benefits of the Damon System, we can move your teeth to their new position with lighter forces and less pain. Instead of spending 2-3 years in braces, lots of our patients complete their treatment in close to 16 months!

WildSmiles

WildSmiles braces work the same as traditional braces (but not the same as Damon Braces). The only thing that makes them different is that the part that attaches to your tooth is in a cool shape. These braces are only for the top, front teeth and are an option during a phase 1, or early phase, of orthodontic treatment.

Invisalign

Invisalign treatment includes a series of plastic clear aligners that move your teeth through small, incremental movements. You’ll wear a customized set of aligners and change to new ones every week or two until eventually your teeth are straight and beautiful. Many adults LOVE this option as you can remove them to eat or for special speaking/social events.

Unlike braces, Invisalign has no metal bands or wires. Invisalign is effective for a wide range of smiles. We'll create your individual treatment plan using Invisalign's clear, custom-molded aligners.

Contact our office for a free consultation to see if Invisalign is the right system for you.

What is Invisalign?

What is Invisalign?

  • Invisible way to straighten teeth without braces.
  • Series of clear, removable, custom-made aligners
  • Uses no metal wires or brackets
  • Custom-made for comfort

How does Invisalign Teen work?

How does Invisalign Teen work?

  • Wear each set of aligners for 1-2 weeks (depending on Dr. Bohman’s instructions for your custom treatment plan)
  • Remove only to eat, drink, brush and floss
  • Your teeth will move gradually each week
  • Visit us every 8-10 weeks, on average

Invisalign Teen

Now teens have an alternative to metal braces in their yearbook photos or social media profiles with Invisalign ® Teen! Invisalign Teen is the clear way to straighten teeth without metal braces by using clear aligners. Aligners are removable and virtually invisible, which means that we can straighten teeth without anyone knowing. You can still eat and drink what you want! Also, you can brush and floss normally to maintain healthy gums and teeth. There are no wires, metal, or brackets to cause mouth abrasions.

Invisalign has used feedback from leading orthodontists, parents and teens to create a custom-designed Invisalign system just right for the needs of teenagers. With blue-to-clear color-changing indicators, we can check to see how much the aligners are being worn. Plus you can get up to 6 free replacement aligners if some get lost or broken. How is that for peace of mind? Invisalign Teen is the perfect teeth-straightening system for today’s teens’ busy lifestyles.

What is Invisalign Teen?

What is Invisalign Teen?

  • Invisible way to straighten teeth without braces.
  • Series of clear, removable, custom-made aligners
  • Uses no metal wires or brackets
  • Custom-made for comfort

How does Invisalign Teen work?

How does Invisalign Teen work?

  • Wear each set of aligners for 1-2 weeks (depending on Dr. Bohman’s instructions for your custom treatment plan)
  • Remove only to eat, drink, brush and floss
  • Your teeth will move gradually each week
  • Visit us every 8-10 weeks, on average

Retention

When we removed your braces or when are have worn your last Invisalign aligner, the retention stage of treatment begins! The supervised retention phase of treatment lasts for approximately 12 months. Your final results depend on your retainers, so follow through with the hard work that you have put in so far.

Acrylic Retainers

Acrylic retainers can last a long time! Patients come in 20 years after their braces removal with these retainers. The durability is due to rigid acrylic & stainless steel wire components.

Remember to wash the retainer with water whenever it is removed from your mouth. Clean it with denture cleaner – never boil the retainer! When not in use, store the retainer in the provided case – if it’s not in your face, it’s in your case!

We recommend retainers for life. After the first year of supervised wear, please continue to wear it at least every other night. If you need it adjusted or a new one, please let us know!

Clear Retainers

Clear retainers typically last 2-3 years. Though they do not have the life span of acrylic retainers, they are more comfortable and more likely to be worn among teenagers.

Remember to wash the retainer with water whenever it is removed from your mouth. Clean it with denture cleaner – never boil the retainer! When not in use, store the retainer in the provided case – if it’s not in your face, it’s in your case!

We recommend retainers for life. After the first year of supervised wear, please continue to wear it at least every other night. If you ever need a new retainer, please let us know!

Appliances

In order to create your perfect smile, often appliances can be used alone or in conjunction with braces. Alone they can often prepare you for a shorter time in braces or used with braces can speed treatment time and improve overall results. Your ultimate transformation can only be reached if the patient consistently utilizes their appliances such as wearing rubber bands, headgear, etc.

Dr. Bohman often utilizes the following types of appliances to improve your smile:

Elastics (Rubber Bands)

Wearing elastics (rubber bands) improves the fit of your upper and lower teeth. Wear rubber bands as instructed because the rubber bands work far more efficiently if they are worn as prescribed.

Separators (or Spacers)

Separators are little rubber doughnuts that may be placed between your teeth to push them apart so that orthodontic bands may be placed during your next appointment. The separators will be removed before we place the bands. Separators are attracted to sticky foods, toothpicks and floss, and will pop out with these materials.

Palatal Expander

The palatal expander “expands” (widens) your upper jaw by putting gentle pressure on your upper molars each time an adjustment is made. Your orthodontist will instruct you about when and how to adjust your expander. When you achieve the desired expansion, you will wear the appliance for several months to hold expansion and to prevent relapse.

Mara Appliance

When the lower jaw (the mandible) is too far back to correct with rubber bands alone, Dr. Bohman will often prescribe a Mara appliance to gently position the mandible in the correct position. With the teeth positioned correctly, the joint will remodel itself to the new position for added long-term stability. This appliance is usually attached to the first molars of the upper and lower teeth.

Headgear

Headgear is used to treat patients whose teeth are in a significant “overbite,” (with the upper front teeth forward of the lower teeth) or an “underbite” (with the lowers forward of the uppers). Headgear gently “pulls” on your teeth to restrict further forward growth of your upper teeth and jaw.

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