Orthodontics For Adults
A beautiful smile is just one of the many benefits of Orthodontic Treatment.

Most people agree that beautifully aligned, straight teeth look great and create a smile that gives you the confidence to look and feel your best. If your teeth are crooked, orthodontic treatment may be just what you need to give you a smile you can wear with confidence! The benefits of having straight teeth go way beyond appearance. A proper bite also contributes to improved dental health that can affect your overall physical health and well-being. Dr. Sjoberg believes it is far superior to align the teeth rather than simply grind them for veneers, whenever possible.

Many patients have benefited from orthodontics to help with their TMJ (temporomandibular joint) problems. TMJ disorder may develop for any number of reasons:
• Lost or crooked teeth
• A deep overbite
• Teeth that fit together poorly
• Previous orthodontics involving extractions or use of
   headgear / neckgear
• Stress causing clenched teeth and muscle spasms

What Steps Does Orthodontic Treatment Involve?

Evaluation Phase
• Gather medical and dental records
• Diagnose muscular function, orthopedic development,
   jaw joint, and orthodontic problems
• Make plaster study models
• Photograph your mouth and teeth
• Take x-rays of your mouth, teeth and bony structures

Treatment Phase
• “Help” develop proper muscle function,
• “Help” Attain nasal breathing,
• Improve function of your jaw joint
• Proper sizing and shaping of jaws
• Orthopedic correction of overbite and overjet
• Straighten and fit your teeth with braces

Follow-Up Phase
• Retainers are worn in most cases to keep the new
  position of the teeth.
• Remain under the supervision of your dentist to
  guide your specific retention needs to keep the
  look we both worked hard to achieve.