ORTHODONTICS
Non
Extraction Orthodontics
Non-Extraction Orthodontics is the straightening
of a person's teeth without extraction or removal of any permanent
teeth. It is an alternative method of treatment that allows
a patient to retain all of his or her teeth while having the
teeth straightened.
Many times, teeth appear too large for a person's jaw. We believe
it is not the teeth that are too large, rather it is the jaw
that is too small for the teeth. This often results in crowded
, or "buck" teeth — something that occurs in about
half of all children in Hawaii.
Non-Extraction
Orthodontics corrects these crowded (or "protrusive")
conditions by developing the jaw to accommodate all permanent
teeth, thereby eliminating the need for extractions.
Dr. Phillip F. Ajaje has been utilizing functional appliances
(retainers) to develop or to expand the jaw in adults and children,
creating sufficient space for straight teeth to grow.
Treating severe protrusions without extraction. Full treatment
time two years: No extractions required, full, broad smile,
improved bite, strong handsome face and excellent retention.
Attractive Smiles
When
jaws are developed enough to accommodate all of the permanent
teeth, a person's smile is enhanced. It becomes wider and more
noticeable...often, far more flattering to a person's face.
Many of our patients tell us they feel their smile has now become
their best feature!
Less
Time Wearing Braces
The
longer one wears braces, the greater the chances for cavities
or tooth scars. Functional appliances do most of the work in
Non-Extraction Orthodontics, minimizing the time needed to wear
braces. Often, braces are worn less than a year.
Excellent
Retention
Development
or expansion of the jawbones is generally considered permanent,
as is the growth of any bone. Of course, retainers must be worn
regularly, and habits which cause improper dental and jaw development
must be eliminated for optimum results.
Four
Teeth Can Be Saved
Traditionally,
the four bicuspid teeth are removed before the remaining teeth
are straightened. In Non-Extraction Orthodontics, these teeth
are not removed. Not only is space developed to accommodate
the four bicuspids, but often, growth is sufficient in post-molar
areas to let the wisdom teeth erupt easily!
Watch
the following series about Non-Extraction Orthodontics that
was on Sixty Minutes. You will require Windows Media Player
to watch the following.
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