Dischinger Orthodontics Case of the Month

Are you an adult that wants to have their teeth straightened but just can’t do the 1 to 2 years of orthodontic treatment that is required? You’ve also learned that the Invisalign treatment is just not the right answer because the crowding of your teeth is just a little more than you’re comfortable with and the canines need some significant movement; something that is very difficult to achieve with clear aligners.

Dischinger Orthodontics has a nice solution for this type of case. We place brackets on the teeth from first premolar to first premolar and we bond a wire on the buccal surface from the first premolar to the first molar in each quadrant to prevent any unwanted movements of the posterior teeth, thus holding their current Class I occlusion. Then we’re able to use the braces to quickly and efficiently move the anterior teeth from canine to canine. The patient then visits our office once a month and is able to finish their treatment in 4 months.

This is exactly what we did for Dischinger Orthodontics patient Scott, and it proved to be the perfect solution. He did not want to go through full orthodontics, yet we felt we couldn’t deliver a quality result using Invisalign in his case. As you can see by his treatment photos, the result was beautiful with a great occlusal result as well. Again, this was attained in just 4 months of treatment! The cost is, of course, less for this treatment as well, allowing adults to do something they have always wanted to do while also being affordable. This treatment is also ideal for patients that previously had orthodontics but have relapsed some.

Here’s what Scott said about his treatment:

“My orthodontic treatment was wonderful. It was done in such a short time at a cost I could afford. I really think this is a treatment that a lot of people out there would be interested in if they knew about it.”

To learn more about orthodontic treatment with Drs. Bill and Terry Dischinger, give our office a call.

Ask Dr. Bill Dischinger and Dr. Terry Dischinger: Am I too old for braces?

Who’s afraid of “metal mouth” and the appearance of braces? Not adults, apparently. Recently, our staff at The Dischinger Team read a fascinating statistic: the number of adults getting braces has actually climbed 24 percent since 1996! Yes, braces help make your pearly whites strong, healthy and perfectly-aligned, but perhaps another reason for the spike in adult braces is this: people want to look and feel great. In an age—and society—where looks matter as much as anything, and at a time when evenly-aligned and sparkling teeth might be the difference between getting a job or a promotion, adults are choosing—wisely, we might add—to invest in orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment with Drs. Bill and Terry Dischinger can be successful at any age, and adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful smile.

If you’ve been thinking about getting that perfect smile, Drs. Bill and Terry Dischinger would love to have you visit for a consultation. Please give us a call to set one up!