- Dental ExaminationIn order to answer these questions the health history will be reviewed, an oral examination performed and radiographs taken if necessary. We want to give you straight answers to your questions so you can make an informed decision.
- X-rays
- Teeth Cleaning
- Fluoride Treatment
- CrownsClear braces, like regular braces, use small brackets that are temporarily cemented to the teeth. A wire runs through the brackets and delivers a gentle force to each tooth, moving all the teeth simultaneously. The cemented bracket on each tooth allows more control and efficiency than the aligners, which simply grip the crown of the tooth. The clear braces use a steel or titanium wire to apply a sustained gentle force to the teeth. The aligner moves teeth using the limited resiliency of the plastic. It is a higher level, shorter duration force.
- Bridges
- Restorative Dentistry
- DenturesKeep your retainer clean, too, by brushing it gently with a toothbrush and toothpaste. You may also soak it in denture cleaner as instructed by your orthodontist. Do not put your retainer in boiling water or in the dishwasher.
- Oral SurgeryEvery orthodontist starts out in dental school. Upon completion of dental school, some graduates immediately go into practice as dentists. Others choose to pursue a specialty, which requires additional schooling during a two- to three-year residency program. There are nine specialties sanctioned by the American Dental Association. Some you are likely familiar with: Pediatric Dentistry (dentistry for children), Periodontics (dentistry focusing on the gums), and Oral Surgery.
- Jaw SurgeryYour Meridian or Boise orthodontist can tell you if orthognathic surgery is needed as part of your treatment. Depending on the severity of your case and the alignment of your jaw, you may or may not need surgery.
- Maxillofacial SurgeryOral and maxillofacial surgery is one of the nine recognized dental specialties, and it focuses on treating complex craniofacial cases that involve the mouth, jaw, face, and skull. If you need surgical orthodontics, your Boise or Meridian orthodontist will work with an oral and maxillofacial surgeon to ensure that you receive the best care possible.
- Tooth ExtractionsMost children lose all their baby teeth by age 13, and by the end of their teen years, the jaw bones will harden and stop growing. Orthodontic procedures for adults often take more time and can involve tooth extraction or oral surgery. Receiving early orthodontic treatment as a child can help prevent the need for orthodontics as an adult, leaving little to no chance of extraction or surgery in the future.
- OrthodonticsAt Tingey Orthodontics in Boise and Meridian, we strive to provide the best to our incredible patients. Take a moment and meet our team, and discover what sets us apart from other orthodontists in the Treasure Valley.
- Invisalign OrthodonticsInvisalign uses a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners that no one can tell you’re wearing. So you can smile more during treatment as well as after.
- BracesTake a look at the simple braces diagram below. If you have additional questions about braces, how they’re applied, or any other ortho related questions, give our Boise or Meridian office a call and our team will be more than happy to help!