Invest in Your Teen
The teen years (between the ages of 12 and 16) are the most common time for orthodontic treatment in Bridgeville because most permanent teeth are in place.
Today’s orthodontic solutions work to make the treatment process with Sohn Orthodontics much easier than ever before.
All About Teen Orthodontics
This is a great age range for experienced orthodontists like Dr. Sohn to easily recognize spacing issues, crowding, and bite and alignment problems. Your teen’s bone and jaw structure are developed enough to allow orthodontic treatment to begin at Sohn Orthodontic.
Some teens in Bridgeville may have even started Phase I treatment at an earlier age and are now following it up with full braces or other orthodontic treatment.
Choose Your Look
While creating a customized treatment plan for your teen, Dr. Sohn might recommend an orthodontic appliance.
Here at Sohn Orthodontics, you have many modern treatment options.
Metal Braces
When many people in Bridgeville think of braces, they think of extremely bulky metal brackets. However, braces have come a very long way, even within the past decade.
Many of the new braces we offer at Sohn Orthodontics are lighter and more comfortable than ever before.
Ceramic Braces
Also known as clear braces, these work the same way metal braces do but feature brackets made of tooth-colored ceramic materials.
They blend in with your teen’s smile, so they’re much less obvious to their friends around Bridgeville. Since ceramic braces may break slightly easier and are a little more expensive than metal braces, Dr. Sohn may not recommend them for everyone.
Clear Aligners
The Clear Aligners system is made up of a series of fully customized, clear trays called aligners. These aligners are nearly invisible and totally removable.
These aligners are made from a clear plastic material that provides a more comfortable orthodontic experience at Sohn Orthodontics, with no friction or abrasions inside your teen’s mouth.
Each week your teen will switch their aligner for the next in the set. When your teen wears the aligners for the 20-22 hours per day recommended by Dr. Sohn, their teeth will gradually move into the desired positions.
Clear Aligners works best for mild to moderate orthodontic issues, and may not be an option if Dr. Sohn recommends more severe correction for your teen.
Benefits of a Straight Smile
Straight teeth that respond well to orthodontic treatment have many benefits, including:
- Less prone to wear and tear, chipping, and tooth trauma
- Easier to keep clean, helping to prevent tooth decay and cavities
- Improving proper chewing and digestion of food
- Reducing the chances of developing gum disease, which can result in bone loss, decay, and tooth loss
Bad Bites
Allow Dr. Sohn to diagnose and successfully treat certain bite problems because it can give you short-term and long-term benefits.
Sohn Orthodontics can often correct problems classified as “bad bites” proper orthodontic treatment, such as these common issues:
- Missing or extra teeth
- Crooked or crowded teeth
- Incorrect jaw position
- An overbite or underbite
- A disorder of the jaw joint
Metal Braces
When many people in Bridgeville think of braces, they think of extremely bulky metal brackets. However, braces have come a very long way, even within the past decade.
Many of the new braces we offer at Sohn Orthodontics are lighter and more comfortable than ever before.
Ceramic Braces
Also known as clear braces, these work the same way metal braces do but feature brackets made of tooth-colored ceramic materials.
They blend in with your teen’s smile, so they’re much less obvious to their friends around Bridgeville. Since ceramic braces may break slightly easier and are a little more expensive than metal braces, Dr. Sohn may not recommend them for everyone.
The Impact of Orthodontic Issues
Beyond outward appearances, untreated dental problems can have a lasting impact on your teen’s oral and overall health, so talk to Sohn Orthodontics about any questions you have.
If you notice any of the following issues, we recommend a free consultation with Dr. Sohn, since they could be signs your teen may benefit from orthodontic treatment at our Bridgeville office.
- Early, late, or irregular loss of their baby teeth
- Jaws and teeth that are out of proportion to the rest of the face
- Difficulty with chewing or biting
- Protruding teeth
- Frequent biting of the cheek or the inside of the mouth
- Teeth that meet abnormally or not at all
- Crowding or extra spacing between teeth
- Jaws that shift or make sounds
FAQs About Teen Orthodontics
Make an Investment in Your Teen’s Smile Today
Although adults can complete orthodontic treatment too, a teenager’s jaws and teeth can respond quicker to orthodontic treatment, shortening their total treatment time at our Bridgeville office.
Orthodontic treatment at Sohn Orthodontics is an investment in your child’s future. When you schedule a free consultation, Dr. Sohn will be happy to discuss the benefits of treatment with both of you, as well as any of the risks of putting off or skipping treatment. We look forward to working together to create a lifetime of smiles!