Impressions are made before braces treatment starts and often at the halfway mark of treatment to see how the teeth are progressing. Nowadays, treatment plans can be created without having to have a physical mold made out of your teeth.

Orthodontics is a dental specialty focused on aligning your bite and straightening your teeth. You might need to see an orthodontist if you have crooked, overlapped, twisted or gapped teeth. Common orthodontic treatments include traditional braces, clear aligners and removable retainers.

To have a healthy smile that's good for life®, your child needs teeth and jaws that are properly aligned. The American Associa- tion of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that your child get a check-up with an orthodontist at the first recognition of the existence of an orthodontic problem, but no later than age 7.

Suitable Candidate for Adult Orthodontic Treatment Individuals with bite issues, such as overbite, underbite, crossbite, or open bite, may benefit from orthodontic intervention to correct these problems and improve overall oral function.