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Board Certified Orthodontist
Phone: 631.754.1122
ORTHODONTIC CARE
INTERCEPTIVE OR PHASE 1 TREATMENT
Children should see an orthodontist starting around 7 years old. Some things that Dr. Nicole will check are:
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-proclined incisors
-oral habits
-tongue thrust
-anterior and posterior crossbites
-need for palatal expansion
-severe crowding
-underbites
Comprehensive or phase 2 treatment
Comprehensive treatment usually starts when there are few to no baby teeth left. Phase 2 treatment modalities include:
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-full set of braces
-overbite/underbite/deep bite correction
-invisalign treatment
-space preparation for crowns, veneers, and implants
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Retainers
After comprehensive treatment a retainer is needed to maintain alignment of your new smile
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-removable retainers
-permanent or fixed retainers
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