Orthodontist Arcadia AZ
At Dunn Orthodontics, quality orthodontic care is important to us. We are proud to produce beautifully aligned smiles for patients of all ages in Arcadia, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and the surrounding communities. When looking for an Arcadia orthodontist, look no further than Dunn Orthodontics.
Address:
3409 North 56th Street #C
Phoenix, AZ 85018
Phone: 480-748-4264
Office Hours:
Monday: 7am-5pm
Tuesday: 7am-5pm
Wednesday: 7am-5pm
Thursday: 7am-5pm
Friday: Closed
Your Arcadia orthodontist
If you think orthodontic treatment is just for teens and tweens, you might be surprised to learn that every year, lots of adults seek orthodontic care, too. That’s because orthodontics doesn’t just make your smile look its best. They just might improve your oral health, as well. As a leading orthodontist Arcadia AZ, Dunn Orthodontics helps patients of all ages improve their smiles and their oral health. Using state-of-the-art braces and aligners, coupled with individualized treatment plans tailored for every patient’s unique needs, Dunn Orthodontics has you covered. Here’s what you should know about orthodontic treatment and how it can help you look and feel your best.
What do orthodontists do?
An orthodontist specializes in treatments that straighten teeth and realign bite patterns. In fact, the word “orthodontist” means “straight teeth.” At Dunn Orthodontics, our team of top-ranked orthodontists works with each patient individually, customizing care for optimal results. That might mean wearing traditional or clear braces, using “invisible” aligners like Invisalign, or having interventional treatments that can shorten the time you need to wear braces — and maybe eliminate the need for braces or aligners entirely.
Regardless of the type of treatment, one thing’s for sure: Arcadia orthodontics can significantly improve the way your smile looks. In fact, the results of orthodontic treatment can be so dramatic, it’s easy to think of them solely as a cosmetic dentistry treatment. But the fact is, while braces and other orthodontic treatments can give you a great-looking smile, that’s just one benefit of having straight teeth. Arcadia orthodontics can also improve the way your bite “works,” so you can enjoy better oral health now and for years to come.
Jaw Function
Your upper and lower teeth are “designed” to work together to bite and chew. When your teeth are crooked or poorly spaced, your upper and lower teeth don’t meet and “mesh” the way they’re supposed to. That means your jaw joints can be subject to a lot of excess strain, and over time, you can wind up with inflammation inside the joints, a painful condition known as temporomandibular joint disorder or TMJ. People with TMJ often have chronic jaw pain and headaches, and they’re much more likely to have uneven tooth wear that can lead to cavities, tooth breakage, and even tooth loss.
Having your teeth straightened can help prevent cavities and gum disease in another way, too. Crooked teeth have lots of odd angles and crevices between them, which makes them difficult to keep clean. Straight, evenly-spaced teeth are much easier to care for with regular brushing and flossing. When brushing and flossing are more effective, it’s easier to get rid of food particles that can lead to decay. It’s also easier to get rid of sticky plaque, the primary cause of gum disease. For these reasons, seeing an Arcadia orthodontist is a smart way to make sure your teeth and gums stay healthy for years to come.
What kinds of problems can an Arcadia orthodontist treat?
Our orthodontists are skilled in treating all sorts of spacing and alignment issues, including:
- Underbites
- Overbites
- Crossbites
- Open bites
- Poor alignment
- Gaps between teeth and other spacing issues
- Crowding
- Crooked teeth
- “Twisted” or “sideways” teeth
- Teeth that erupt too high in the gum
- Bite-related problems
It’s not uncommon for some patients to have more than one spacing or alignment problem. Our team works closely with each patient to develop a custom treatment plan aimed at achieving optimal results.
See the Arcadia orthodontist for Invisalign clear aligners
Straightening your teeth is not a simple project. It’s a medical procedure that treats the entire tooth — from tip to root. As your teeth shift positions, the roots move, too, and that means the jaw bone surrounding them needs to constantly remodel and reshape itself. Regular orthodontic visits during your treatment help ensure your teeth are moving the way they’re supposed to and to prevent potential problems that can occur. The results you get can affect your smile, your bite mechanics, and your overall oral health for the rest of your life. Arcadia Invisalign only requires office visits about once every ten weeks — a relatively small-time commitment for results from a brand you know and an Arcadia orthodontist you can trust.
When should my child see the orthodontist?
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends your child see their orthodontist by the time they’re seven years old. That might seem young, but remember: Early childhood is a period of rapid growth, and by age seven, your child’s adult teeth are starting to emerge. That’s a good time for your orthodontist Arcadia AZ to look for developing problems with crowding or alignment that might be proactively treated with interventional orthodontics. Spacers, expanders, and other appliances and treatments can gently alter the way your child’s bite is developing. That means your child might not need to wear braces as long when they get to be in their teens — and in some cases, they may not need them at all.
What if your child is already past age seven? That’s fine. Some children don’t see a Phoenix orthodontist until they’re in their tweens or even their teens. While it might be too late for interventional treatment, it’s never too late for braces or aligners. The key is to bring your child in for an evaluation as soon as possible, so treatment can begin right away.
Dunn Orthodontics: An Arcadia Orthodontist You Can Trust
Orthodontic treatment can change the way you look and the way you feel about yourself. That means when it's time for treatment, you want a skilled, compassionate Arizona orthodontist you can trust. At Dunn Orthodontics, we're committed to providing every patient with the orthodontic treatment they need for a lifetime of beautiful smiles and better oral health. If you’ve been considering orthodontics Arcadia AZ for yourself or for your child, today is the perfect day to take the next step. To schedule your evaluation, give us a call at 602-864-0004 and book an appointment today.