- X-rays
- Teeth Cleaning
- Fluoride TreatmentA. Patients should brush their teeth at least four times each day – after each meal and before going to bed. We will also show you how to floss your teeth with braces, and we may provide a prescription for a special fluoride treatment, if necessary.
- CrownsA wire engaged in orthodontic attachments, affixed to the crowns of two or more teeth and guides the direction of tooth movement.
- Dental Bonding
- DenturesTo stay fresh and germ-free, all retainers need proper cleaning. A soft toothbrush and a few drops of dishwashing liquid or other mild liquid soap can be used to clean most removable retainers. Denture cleaners, in powder or tablet form, as well as special retainer cleaners, can also be used. Fixed retainers are cleaned by brushing and flossing; a floss threader or interproximal brush can also be a helpful cleaning tool when needed.
- Oral SurgeryOne is severe crossbite, a condition where many or all of the upper teeth close inside the lower teeth. To treat this problem, a device called a palatal expander can be used, which gradually and painlessly widens the upper jaw; it's especially effective when the jaw itself hasn't fully developed. If we wait too long, a more complicated treatment — or even oral surgery — might be required to correct the problem.
- Tooth ExtractionsAnother condition that may benefit from early treatment is severe crowding. This occurs when the jaws are too small to accommodate all of the permanent teeth. Either palatal expansion or tooth extraction may be recommended at this point, to help the adult teeth erupt (emerge from below the gums) properly. Even if braces are required later, the treatment time will likely be shorter and less complicated.
- OrthodonticsDr. Clemente, Spec. Lic# 2741, received his D.M.D. degree and Certificate in Orthodontics from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science. Dr. Clemente, Spec. Lic# 2741, started his private practice of orthodontics in 1974. He is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and John F. Kennedy Medical Center.
- Invisalign OrthodonticsAnother popular style of retainer is the clear aligner-type, which looks similar to the Invisalign® tray system. These retainers are custom-made of thin, transparent plastic which is designed to fit precisely over your teeth. Their main advantage is that they're invisible, with no wire to show. These retainers are also easy to remove, but they may be somewhat less durable than the Hawleys.
- BracesFor many teens, braces are a rite of passage: They're one more example of the changes adolescents go through at this time — along with growth in stature, edgier tastes in clothes and music, and an increasing degree of self-awareness. But is there any particular reason why orthodontic appliances and teenagers seem to go together? In a word: Yes.
- Teeth Whitening