Class I - A malocclusion where the bite is fine and the top teeth align with the bottom teeth, but the teeth are crooked, crowded, or turned.

Class II - A malocclusion where the upper teeth stick out past the lower teeth; commonly referred to as an "over bite," "over jet," "deep bite" or, "buck teeth."

Class III - A malocclusion where the lower teeth stick out past the upper teeth; often called an "under bite".

Anterior cross bites occur when the upper front teeth are inside of the lower front teeth. Over time, the lower jaw grows into an abnormal forward position, thus inhibiting the growth of the maxilla (roof of the mouth or upper jaw). Once the source of the interference causing the cross bite is eliminated, an appliance is used to guide the maxilla back into position.

When closing a diastema (gap between teeth), differing amounts of movement between both teeth is often needed. To remedy the gap, coil springs are placed to the side of each tooth. An arch wire acts as a guide to align the teeth and bring them together gently and in the correct position.

Anterior open bite refers to a condition in which the top and bottom front teeth are not in contact (they do not touch each other when the patient bites). The origins of open bites can be traced to habits that patients have or had in the past, and occasionally to discrepancies between the sizes of the jaws. Since most open bites in children are associated with an existing habit, treatment usually addresses the habit itself and is most effective when done at an early age. Many appliances are available for treating this condition, and your dentist will discuss in detail the risks and benefits of treating an open bite in children.

A posterior cross bite can appear at an early age, and depending on its cause (mal-positioned teeth or misaligned jaws) treatment may be warranted early. It can involve one or both sides of the molar area, and in some cases it can cause a "shift" of the bite. Many appliances are available for treating the condition, and Dr. Myers will discuss the risks and benefits of treating a posterior cross bite.

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ClearCorrect is the clear and simple way to straighten your teeth without wearing braces so you can show off your smile! Clear Correct straightens your teeth using a series of clear, custom, removable aligners. Each aligner moves your teeth a small amount until you’ve moved through the series and reached your straight and happy smile.

After completing orthodontic therapy, it is not uncommon to still need a little fine tuning for your tooth alignment. This is particularly true in patients who have undergone extensive orthodontic therapy, and a retainer can help with those last tiny adjustments.

This retainer is useful in correcting minor rotations and crowding. When worn, the spring action of the wires provide a light force to align the teeth. The appliance is constructed to the “ideal” setting and the patient's teeth adapt to their new position.

A lower lingual arch is a space maintainer for the lower teeth. It maintains the molars where they are and it does not move them. It keeps the molars from migrating forward and prevents them from blocking off space of teeth that develop later. It is used most commonly with early loss of baby teeth or when lower teeth are slightly crowded.

A space maintainer is a removable or fixed appliance designed to maintain an existing space in the mouth. They are usually fitted to children when they have lost baby teeth early. The gap left from losing this tooth needs to be held open for the permanent tooth to erupt in its correct position.

Translucent "clear" braces and tooth-colored ceramic brackets provide a very aesthetic alternative to traditional metal brackets.

Today's clear braces provide the same quality of treatment as metal braces but are much less noticeable.

Braces are bonded brackets, archwires, and elastic bands that move crowded or spaced teeth into the proper position for improved appearance and function.

Over a period of time, teeth will shift if constant and gentle pressure is applied. Brackets are bonded to the front surface of each tooth and wires are attached to the brackets with elastic bands. The slight tension on the wire is gently transferred to the bracket through the elastic band.

Today's orthodontic treatment is faster, comfortable, and more fashionable than ever for people of every age that want their perfect smile.

An appliance made to wear after your braces are removed; the retainer attaches to your upper and/or lower teeth and holds them in the correct position. You wear the retainer 24 hours a day at first, then gradually cycle back to only during the night. This ensures the teeth remain safely in place as the jaw hardens and adjusts to the teeth’s new position.

This appliance is implemented when one molar (an erupting six-year molar) is caught under the edge of a second primary molar. The appliance features a wire spring which is attached to the erupting molar and to the second molar. The spring provides the necessary tension to gently move the erupting molar into proper position