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Providing Orthodontic Care Since 2013
Brightening Smiles Throughout Watertown, NY!
At Watertown Pediatric Dentistry, we specialize in caring for your children’s teeth.
Conditions We Treat Include, But Are Not Limited To:
Anteroposterior Deviations
Overcrowding
Phase I
Orthodontics
This treatment is done before all permanent teeth have erupted, occurring between ages 6 and 10. This is usually recommended when there’s a moderate or severe issue that should be taken care of immediately. The main goal of this treatment is to correct overcrowding by making room for permanent teeth to erupt. Treatment time is between 9-18 months, after which the patient will wear retainers with subsequent appointments scheduled for every 4-6 months until the permanent teeth erupt. At this point, we will recommend Phase II.
Phase II
Orthodontics
This stage in the process will position the permanent teeth to maximize their function and appearance. Using full braces, this process will last between 12 and 18 months. Due to improvements made in Phase I treatment, patients will spend less time in full braces with fewer rubber bands and will not be required to wear headgear.
Myofunctional Therapy
The Myobrace®System is preventive pre-orthodontic treatment that focuses on establishing nasal breathing, correct tongue resting position, and correct swallowing.
Unlocking natural growth and development by using Myobrace can help correct poor oral habits, develop and align the jaws, optimize facial development, and improve overall health.
Treatment is best suited to children aged 3 to 15 and involves using a series of removable intra-oral appliances that are worn for 1-2 hours each day plus overnight while sleeping.
Invisalign FAQ
Why choose Invisalign?
Invisalign aligners are not only virtually invisible, but they are also removable. This means you can eat and drink what you want during treatment and maintain your regular brushing and flossing routine. Patients are instructed to wear 22 hours a day. Additionally, there are no metal wires or brackets, which makes the aligners more comfortable than traditional braces. This often means less time spent in your doctor’s office getting adjustments. Invisalign treatment also allows you to view your own virtual treatment plan when you start so you can see how your straight teeth will look when your treatment is complete.
How does Invisalign work?
Invisalign treatment involves wearing each set of aligners for about two weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss. As you replace each aligner with the next in the series, your teeth will move – little by little, week by week – until they have straightened to their final positions. Our team will monitor your progress and make any necessary adjustments during check-up appointments, which typically occur every 8-12 weeks. Total treatment time varies from case to case, but most people complete treatment in nine to 18 months, wearing between 18 and 36 aligners.
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Contact
Phone: 315-221-4044
Fax: 315-681-4431
Email: info@wtdentist.com
Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM