At Wantagh Orthodontics, Dr. Harry prides himself on providing state of the art orthodontics in a friendly, family type atmosphere. Dr. Harry uses cutting edge diagnostic technology, including digital x-rays (which significantly reduce patient radiation exposure), and 3-D digital study models, to provide his patients with all the appropriate treatment options.
At Wantagh Orthodontics, the doctor always takes his time to discuss any proposed treatment with the patient and/or their parents. Dr. Harry believes that everyone should be included in the treatment planning process. Every patient is unique, thus treatment plans are customized according to need and desire. Regardless of the type of treatment the patient requires, our goal is always the same; a smile to last a lifetime!
At Wantagh Orthodontics, the doctor always takes his time to discuss any proposed treatment with the patient and/or their parents. Dr. Harry believes that everyone should be included in the treatment planning process. Every patient is unique, thus treatment plans are customized according to need and desire. Regardless of the type of treatment the patient requires, our goal is always the same; a smile to last a lifetime!
Services
The New Patient Visit to our office is designed to allow patients to meet Dr. Harry and to get comfortable with the office.
During this visit, Dr. Harry will examine the patient in order to determine two things: 1Would the patient benefit from orthodontic treatment?
During this visit, the records and diagnosis will be reviewed, and a detailed treatment plan will be discussed.
If different options are available for treatment, they will be discussed at this time, along with the associated treatment fees.
During this visit, Dr. Harry will examine the patient in order to determine two things: 1Would the patient benefit from orthodontic treatment?
During this visit, the records and diagnosis will be reviewed, and a detailed treatment plan will be discussed.
If different options are available for treatment, they will be discussed at this time, along with the associated treatment fees.
Some children may need what is called Early/Phase I Treatment.
Early treatment is recommended in instances when your child's teeth have specific problems that may affect normal tooth eruption or proper jaw growth.
Space Maintenance: Fixed or removable appliances to prevent crowding from worsening, or to prevent space loss when baby teeth need to be extracted early.
Palatal Expansion: An expander is required when your child's upper jaw (maxilla) is too narrow relative to the lower jaw (width).
The discrepancy in jaw size results in a "cross-bite."
Early treatment is recommended in instances when your child's teeth have specific problems that may affect normal tooth eruption or proper jaw growth.
Space Maintenance: Fixed or removable appliances to prevent crowding from worsening, or to prevent space loss when baby teeth need to be extracted early.
Palatal Expansion: An expander is required when your child's upper jaw (maxilla) is too narrow relative to the lower jaw (width).
The discrepancy in jaw size results in a "cross-bite."
Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment, often called "full braces, " not only aligns the teeth to provide a beautiful smile, but also corrects occlusion/bite issues that may exist (over-bites, under-bites, etc.) Some patients who have severe crowding or extreme overjets/overbites may require extractions of adult teeth to allow proper alignment.
For children, comprehensive treatment is often started when the last few baby teeth are still present and are beginning to loosen.
Often, comprehensive treatment can be completed within 18-24 months.
For children, comprehensive treatment is often started when the last few baby teeth are still present and are beginning to loosen.
Often, comprehensive treatment can be completed within 18-24 months.
It is never too late for orthodontic treatment, and these days we see many adult patients who never had orthodontic treatment as children and want to straighten their teeth, or some adults who had braces in the past, and now have relapsed somewhat and would like to touch-up their smiles.
Other adults may need limited orthodontic treatment to provide the needed space to allow their dentist to place implants, crowns or bridges.
As with children, all treatment plans are customized to best fit the patient's need.
Other adults may need limited orthodontic treatment to provide the needed space to allow their dentist to place implants, crowns or bridges.
As with children, all treatment plans are customized to best fit the patient's need.
While These days more and more adults are getting "braces, " many adults and even older teenagers are not too excited about "metal braces."
For those patients not looking to dress up their braces with all the colors of the rainbow, we offer multiple cosemetic options for treatment, which are less conspicuous than traditional braces.
These cosmetic options include ceramic (tooth colored) braces and Invisalign treatment.
For those patients not looking to dress up their braces with all the colors of the rainbow, we offer multiple cosemetic options for treatment, which are less conspicuous than traditional braces.
These cosmetic options include ceramic (tooth colored) braces and Invisalign treatment.
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