Orthodontics 101

For Adults

Orthodontic treatment can be successful at any age, and adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful smile. Twenty percent of our patients are over the age of 21 and Parker Orthodontics offers private treatment rooms for our adult patients. With all the new technology available, such as invisalign®, adults are finding treatment less evasive and the results very rewarding.

For Children

It's best for Dr. Collins to see children by age seven to advise if orthodontic treatment is required and the best time for that patient to be treated. The first permanent molars and incisors have usually come in by that time and crossbites, crowding and other problems can be evaluated. When treatment is begun early, Dr. Collins can guide the growth of the jaw and guide incoming permanent teeth. Early treatment can also regulate the width of the upper and lower dental arches, gain space for permanent teeth, avoid the need for permanent tooth extractions, reduce likelihood of impacted permanent teeth, correct thumb-sucking, and eliminate abnormal swallowing or speech problems. In other words, early treatment can simplify later treatment.