Most patients begin orthodontic treatment between the ages of 11 and 15, and for good reason. By age 12, most if not all of the permanent teeth have erupted and are in place, and crooked teeth, gaps and bad bites can easily be detected. Unfortunately these problems will hardly ever correct themselves, so this is when most parents decide to seek orthodontic treatment for their children.
This is also an excellent time to begin comprehensive orthodontic treatment because the potential for remaining jaw growth during the early pre-teen years can be a powerful force in achieving a successful treatment outcome. Compliance with Drs. Sletten & Brettin's instructions regarding oral hygiene and usage of rubber bands is equally critical to success. With so many children undergoing orthodontic treatment during this impressionable timeframe, the camaraderie and support of your child's peers can be invaluable.
Have you heard about our complimentary shuttle service?
Life is busy. Between work, school, and extra-curricular activities, it can be hard for many families to fit braces into their schedule. Sletten & Brettin Orthodontics makes the entire process a whole lot less stressful with our complimentary valet service between area schools and our offices during the academic year. Imagine never having to take time off from work to bring your child to the Orthodontist!
What is SureSmile®, and is my child a candidate?
When parents think of their own experience with braces as a child, they frequently recall the discomfort associated with "tightening" the braces at each appointment - not to mention it seemed to take forever to get their braces off. Oh, how times have changed!
With SureSmile®, patients complete their treatment in 34% less time, on average, over "old-fashioned" braces and with less overall discomfort. How? Utilizing high tech 3D imaging to create a virtual model of your teeth, Drs. Sletten & Brettin are able to use powerful SureSmile® planning software to precisely position each and every tooth into its optimal position. Sophisticated robots then generate custom wires based upon the unique prescription that Drs. Sletten & Brettin have created.
SureSmile® wires have highly precise bends that interact with your braces to direct each tooth to move towards their final position. Unlike the heavy, stiff wires used in the past that were bent by hand at each visit, SureSmile® wires are flexible and are activated by your body heat, making them more gentle to your teeth. All of the final tooth movements are pre-programmed into SureSmile® wires, eliminating the need to add new, uncomforable "tightening" bends at each appointment. Because all teeth are simultaneously moving the shortest distance to their target position, treatment with SureSmile® is incredibly effecient and there are fewer uncomfortable wire changes. With SureSmile®, teeth don't move faster, they move smarter!
Drs. Sletten & Brettin are the exclusive providers of SureSmile® technology in the St. Croix Valley. Patients of all ages, including teenagers, can benefit from orthodonitc treatment with SureSmile®.
Please explore our website or visit www.suresmile.com to learn more about SureSmile®.