Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  Yes, you do, it’s more important than ever! Keeping your teeth free of plaque (and potential decay) can be challenging when you’re wearing braces. Your dentist can help you avoid these problems with frequent cleanings and exams.
• X-rays

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  While you may not have guessed it, you’ll still need to see your regular dentist during orthodontic treatment. In fact, dental cleanings are even more important during treatment! Your dentist will be able to provide a thorough, deep clean for your teeth while you’re wearing braces, and they’ll also keep watch for any signs of dental decay or disease and prescribe any necessary treatments.

Restorative

• Crowns
  A Mandibular Anterior Repositioning Appliance (MARA) helps to treat upper front teeth protrusion and to move the lower jaw forward. Normally, the appliance is fitted to the teeth via stainless steel crowns on the first molars, which provide better traction than bands. MARAs do not have moving parts, which makes them a more reliable appliance than many other treatments.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  Brush the inside of the aligners with toothpaste and cool water, or with vinegar and water. Do NOT use denture cleaners to clean aligners. Do NOT soak them in mouthwash. These products can damage the surface of the aligner, causing it to become dull and more visible.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
  One such condition is severe crossbite. This condition is where the upper teeth close inside the lower teeth. In order to treat this problem, a device called a palatal expander can be used. The palatal expander is used to gradually and painlessly widen the upper jaw and is far more effective when the jaw hasn’t fully developed. If a patient waits too long to come in for treatment on a crossbite, a more complicated treatment, such as oral surgery, may be required to treat the condition.
• Jaw Surgery
• Tooth Extractions
  Severe crowding is another condition that can benefit from early orthodontic treatment. This condition occurs when the jaws are too small to accommodate all of a patient’s permanent teeth. Palatal expansion or tooth extraction may be recommended to create more room and to help the permanent teeth erupt properly. Even if braces are needed later, the treatment time will be shorter and less complex.

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
  Dr. Mark Dale, a native of Plymouth, MN, earned his degree in dentistry from Loyola University Dental School. He then completed his specialized residency at the University of Minnesota, where he earned his Master’s degree in orthodontics in 1990.
• Invisalign Orthodontics
  But never let anyone tell you that you’ve “waited too long” or “are just too old” to correct your smile. Not only are these types of corrective actions very common among adults, but there’s also a totally viable solution built to meet your needs and exceed your expectations: Invisalign.
• Braces
  Teeth issues can happen at absolutely any age – even if you had braces when you were a child. In fact, it’s actually very common for adults to experience a changing smile in a way they might not be happy with because when they had their braces on the first time, their body (including their jaw) was still developing.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  From advanced whitening toothpaste to over-the-counter whitening strips, there are a plethora of non-organic ways to whiten your teeth. Unfortunately, these treatments alone aren’t always successful at whitening each and every tooth in your mouth. Regardless of how often you use these chemical-based whitening products, your end results won’t be exactly what you want them to be unless you maintain a healthy diet, which can help you achieve white teeth without any chemicals.