Orthodontic treatment options can be divided into three categories. The first involves treatment during the time era of deciduous (baby) teeth to late-mixed dentition (baby teeth mixed with permanent teeth). The child at this stage has maximum available growth that can be manipulated through orthodontics. It is at this stage that we are able to abate habits, correct cross bites and deep bites, retract protruded teeth and improve ones' general facial appearance. The second category would involve treatment during the time era of latemixed dentition to early permanent dentition when the child is still growing. At this time there is substantial available growth that can be manipulated through treatment. Skeletal components can still be guided into a balanced relationship and the alignment of permanent teeth can be achieved. The last category would involve treatment during the era of permanent dentition when there is no available growth to manipulate because the child or adult is no longer growing. It is at this stage where full or limited treatment can be accomplished through orthodontics depending on the condition of the dentition. There may be situations where jaw discrepancies could require both surgical and orthodontical treatment combined to correct the dentition.

As esthetic dentists we believe that your smile is one of the most important features a person has. This also happens to be the view of the majority of the population. A beautiful smile without question will increase your self-image and self-esteem. Dentistry has advanced dramatically in the past few years. Many scenarios that may not have been favourable for correction in the past may well be worth your while seeking treatment for today. Allow yourself to get that beautiful smile you know you deserve.