Orthodontics
IMPROVE SMILES WITH CUSTOMIZED TREATMENTS
SUPPORT HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT WITH PROACTIVE CARE
MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT FOR A LIFETIME OF CONFIDENCE
Orthodontic Care at Jane K. Oister Family Dentistry
BECAUSE A WELL-ALIGNED BITE IS IMPORTANT
At Jana K. Oister Family Dentistry, we understand the importance of a well-aligned bite. Correct alignment is about more than the way your smile looks—it plays a critical role in your oral health and overall quality of life. A well-aligned bite ensures your teeth wear evenly, prevents strain on your jaw joints, and makes it easier to chew, speak, and maintain good oral hygiene. Misaligned teeth can lead to problems like cavities, gum disease, and discomfort. Failure to treat alignment issues can lead to patients needing more complex treatments down the road.
Our team offers orthodontic solutions to address alignment issues for patients of all ages. Whether your child needs interceptive orthodontics, your teen needs braces, or you are an adult who wants to improve your smile, Dr. Oister can help. A straight, well-functioning smile can enhance your confidence and support long-term oral health, no matter what age you are, and it’s never too late to get it. Our team can create a personalized treatment plan for your orthodontic care so you can achieve the smile you want.
Early Intervention Leads to Better Outcomes
WHY AGE 7 IS A KEY TIME FOR EVALUATION
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children receive their first orthodontic evaluation around age 7. At this stage, most children’s permanent teeth have begun to emerge, which makes it easier to identify alignment problems, overcrowding, or jaw growth concerns.
At Jana K. Oister Family Dentistry, we encourage early orthodontic evaluations to ensure your child’s smile gets the best start possible. An early evaluation allows us to monitor your child’s development and address potential issues before they escalate. In some cases, early intervention can shorten treatment time and prevent the need for more extensive orthodontic work in the future. Even if no immediate treatment is needed, your child’s initial evaluation provides valuable insight into your child’s oral health and helps us plan for their future needs.
What is interceptive orthodontics?
GUIDING SMILE DEVELOPMENT EARLY
Interceptive orthodontics focuses on treating alignment and bite issues during the early stages of dental development. By intervening while a child’s teeth and jaw are still growing, our team can guide proper development and reduce the need for more complex treatments later on.
At Jana K. Oister Family Dentistry, we provide interceptive orthodontics to tackle problems like overcrowding, improper jaw growth, and harmful habits such as thumb-sucking or tongue-thrusting. Common treatments include space maintainers, palatal expanders, and early braces. You can be sure that any treatments will be completely tailored to your child’s smile to ensure it can develop correctly.
Space Maintainers
KEEPING ROOM FOR PERMANENT TEETH
When a baby tooth is lost too early, the surrounding teeth may shift into the empty space. When this happens, it blocks the permanent teeth from erupting correctly. Our team can create customized space maintainers for your child to hold this space open, ensuring their permanent teeth have room to grow.
These small devices are comfortable and easy to wear, and they will help to prevent overcrowding and alignment issues. By using space maintainers, we can help protect your child’s oral health and reduce the likelihood of needing more intensive treatments later.
Palatal Expanders
CREATING SPACE AND CORRECTING BITE ISSUES
A narrow upper jaw can cause issues such as overcrowding, crossbites, or even difficulty breathing. Palatal expanders gently widen the upper jaw over time, creating space for teeth to align properly. This improves jaw function and ensures the bite keeps well-aligned.
This treatment is most effective during childhood, when the jaw is still developing and flexible. Our team will custom-fit the expander and guide the process to ensure comfort and ensure we get effective results for each patient. Palatal expanders are an important tool in interceptive orthodontics. They help to create healthier smiles and improve oral health function.
Braces
A PROVEN SOLUTION FOR ALIGNMENT
Braces are one of the most effective ways to correct crooked teeth, overcrowding, and bite issues. Using a combination of brackets and wires, braces apply consistent pressure that move the teeth into the right position. Our expert team offers braces that are more comfortable and efficient than ever before. Regular adjustments are made to braces to facilitate steady progress. Treatment typically lasts between 12 and 24 months, depending on the complexity of your case—every person is different. Dr. Oister will advise how long your treatment with braces is likely to take. Once your braces are removed, you’ll be able to enjoy a straight, functional smile that can last a lifetime. Braces are suitable for patients of all ages, making them a trusted option for achieving a healthy, aligned smile.
Retainers
MAINTAINING YOUR NEW SMILE FOR LIFE
After orthodontic treatment, we use retainers to preserve your results. That’s because teeth naturally shift over time, and wearing a retainer helps keep them in their new positions.
Retainers are customized to ensure a good fit, and they will protect the investment you’ve made in your smile. By following your retainer plan, you can enjoy the benefits of your orthodontic treatment for years to come.
A healthy, aligned smile for life
Don’t wait to achieve the smile you’ve always wanted. Book your appointment today and, together, we’ll build a treatment plan that works for you and delivers lasting results.
Affording Your Care
We firmly believe that all patients deserve to have the best possible dental care and a healthy smile. At Jana K. Oister Family Dentistry, we offer a range of payment options, including:
- CareCredit
- Credit Card
- Cash
CareCredit allows patients to pay off their treatment over time*. Our team can guide you through the application process to ensure your experience is as stress-free as possible.
*Eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply.
