Orthodontics Thorndale

Save Time by Scheduling Your Child’s Dental Cleaning & Orthodontic Checkup Together

If your child or teen needs orthodontic treatment, you’re probably not looking forward to dealing with frequent orthodontic appointments in addition to six-month dental exams and cleanings. With our team, you won’t have to worry about that! Our hygienist can clean your child’s teeth twice a year at their orthodontic adjustment appointments. This means you don’t have to worry about scheduling multiple visits at multiple dental offices. Just let us take care of everything right here in our Thorndale family dentistry and orthodontics office.

Traditional Braces

Traditional braces offer patients premier durability and cost-effectiveness, making them the right choice for many children, teenagers, and adults alike. They’re composed of silver brackets and metal wires that work together to move the teeth towards their desired position. Advances in the orthodontic field have made this option smaller and sleeker than before, which reduces irritation and increases its cosmetic quality. Patients will still likely experience some mild discomfort at the beginning of their treatment. As the mouth becomes accustomed to the braces, many patients become so used to them that they forget they are wearing them.

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Invisalign

Traditional orthodontic care can be a big commitment, especially if you have to sacrifice a professional, polished image in the process. That’s one reason Dr. Simeone and Dr. Bruck may recommend Invisalign treatment as a more seamless alternative for adult patients. Invisalign doesn’t involve any brackets or wires – instead, it relies on a series of plastic aligners customized to your unique smile. Patients simply wear each set of trays as directed and attend regular checkups so Dr. Simeone and Dr. Bruck can keep monitoring their progress.

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Orthodontics for Growing Smiles

When most people think of orthodontics in Thorndale, their mind goes straight to braces and Invisalign. But did you know that those treatments are just part of this branch of dentistry? At Chester County Dental Arts, our board-certified orthodontist can do much more than straighten a crooked smile. Dr. Bruck can encourage proper mouth development with customized orthodontic options designed specifically for growing smiles.

Palate Expanders

These orthodontic appliances are designed to prevent a crossbite, encourage proper tooth alignment, and allow for easier breathing. If a child’s upper jaw is too narrow or small, it can lead to problems for the developing teeth. For example, it could cause a crossbite and overcrowding. A narrow palate could even make it more difficult for a child to breathe through their nose, leading to perpetual mouth-breathing and its associated dental risks. A palate expander is a custom orthodontic device that is attached to a child’s upper teeth. It applies constant, gentle pressure to gradually move the palatal bones apart, thus encouraging proper oral development. Palate expansion is generally most successful in children under 16 years of age.

Tongue Cribs

This appliance will help to prevent a tongue thrust from pushing the teeth out of alignment. Tongue thrust is a condition wherein someone, most commonly a child, holds their tongue in an improper position when they swallow, placing pressure on the teeth. People swallow hundreds of times each day; the continual pressure from tongue thrust can push the teeth out of alignment. A tongue crib is a small orthodontic appliance that acts like a little cage behind the lower front teeth. It protects the teeth from the tongue’s pressure and reminds the child not to thrust their tongue. Tongue cribs are often used in conjunction with other orthodontic treatments, such as braces.