Orthodontics / Clear Aligners
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Improve Your Smile & Oral Health With Orthodontics in Wilmington
Straight teeth aren't just more attractive, they are healthier too. By correcting your dental alignment, you improve your oral function and give bacteria fewer places to hide. Patients of all ages can benefit from orthodontics in Wilmington. This treatment will:
- Help your child avoid future orthodontic issues
- Make it easier for you to thoroughly brush and floss your teeth
- Help you feel more confident about your appearance
- Reduce your TMJ symptoms by getting your bite into alignment
- Improve your chance for success for career or social aspirations
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Understand How Orthodontic Treatment Improves Alignment
Orthodontic care does more than straighten teeth. Proper alignment helps balance your bite, support jaw comfort, and improve how your teeth function together over time.
Treatment can be beneficial at nearly any age, whether you're addressing early developmental concerns or correcting long-standing alignment issues as an adult.
A personalized evaluation looks at spacing, crowding, bite patterns, and jaw positioning to determine the most effective approach.
By addressing alignment early or proactively, you can reduce wear on their teeth and enjoy easier oral hygiene for years to come.
Straighten Your Teeth With Our Orthodontic Options
Whether you're a child, teenager, or adult, our practice has a wide range of solutions to address your orthodontic concerns. Dr. Shumate has years of experience helping patients achieve the alignment that improves their teeth's appearance and function. He can even help your little ones avoid orthodontic problems. Your options include:
- Invisalign® - As a silver-level Invisalign provider, Dr. Shumate has lots of experience in achieving fantastic results with this popular treatment. Invisalign uses a series of clear aligners to shift your teeth into their proper place. Treatment typically takes about 12 to 18 months to complete.
- Space Maintainers - Prevent future orthodontic issues by using space maintainers to stop problems created when your child loses a tooth too early. This device will help guide your child's adult teeth into their proper positions. This helps ensure a well-aligned set of teeth as they get older.
- Dentofacial Orthopedics - Our dentofacial orthopedic treatment focuses on correcting jaw development and overall facial structure. It's ideally done at a young age, but it can also be helpful for adults. Dr. Shumate will discuss what's involved and whether it's right for you or your child.
If your alignment problems are purely cosmetic, veneers may be a good alternative to orthodontics. Veneers can close small gaps and correct minor overlaps, giving you amazing results in as few as two appointments. Dr. Shumate will review which treatment is right for your smile, advising you on what to expect throughout the entire process.
Schedule a consultation today for orthodontics in Wilmington.