Achieving a healthy, beautiful smile is the reason most people choose to receive orthodontic care. Orthodontic treatment in Fishers, Indiana, will greatly improve how you look and feel. Benedict Orthodontics is dedicated to ensuring you receive the quality care you deserve. We work hard to help you feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire orthodontic experience.
Braces
Braces
Benedict Orthodontics offers various types of braces for patients of all ages in Fishers, Indiana, including:
Benedict Orthodontics is proud to be a Gold provider of Invisalign clear aligners in Fishers, meaning Dr. Benedict has a proven track record of success using clear aligners to correct tooth alignment and malocclusion.
While there is no exact age for children to begin orthodontic treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends visiting an orthodontist for kids around age seven.
At their free consultation, our team will provide your child with a complete initial exam, and discuss with you the best steps to take toward caring for your child’s smile.
Orthodontic treatment is no longer just for teens. In fact, the American Association of Orthodontists states that one in five orthodontic patients is over the age of 21.
Benedict Orthodontics offers various adult braces, including invisible braces options in Fishers, Indiana.
Orthodontic treatment involves using appliances such as braces or clear aligners like Invisalign to straighten teeth and correct bite issues such as overbite, underbite, open bite and more.
If you’re seeking orthodontic treatment in Indianapolis, Noblesville or Fishers, Indiana, Benedict Orthodontics offers various orthodontic services for patients of all ages. Get started with orthodontic treatment near you by scheduling a free consultation!
Orthodontic appliances are made of metal, ceramic, or plastic. They may be removable or they may be brackets bonded to the teeth. By placing a constant, gentle force in a carefully controlled direction, braces slowly move teeth to the proper position.
Gone are the days when braces were big and bulky. Wires are far less noticeable, and the latest materials are designed to move teeth faster with more comfort. Today, any age is a great age to wear braces or clear aligners like Invisalign!
Orthodontic treatment time varies and can last between one and three years, depending on various factors, including your age, chosen orthodontic treatment method and how minor or severe your orthodontic case is. A big factor in a successful orthodontic treatment is you! The more involved and diligent you are, the more efficient your treatment will be. For children, receiving interceptive or early treatment can also help provide a quicker treatment time. When your Fishers orthodontic treatment is complete, you will have the smile you’ve always dreamed of and the confidence to show it off!
Before beginning your orthodontic care, Dr. Benedict will discuss your options and provide a full treatment time estimate. Schedule a free consultation to learn more about orthodontics and the treatments we provide.
Other types of orthodontic appliances
During your orthodontic treatment in Fishers, Indiana, Dr. Benedict may use some of these appliances to assist in your treatment.
The Herbst® appliance reduces overbite by encouraging the lower jaw forward and the upper molars backward. This fixed appliance is used mostly for younger, growing children and is worn for about 12-15 months.
Positioners complete the final tooth movements in your orthodontic treatment. With your full cooperation, you should only need to wear the positioner appliance for four to eight weeks.
Headgear is used to treat patients whose teeth are in an overbite, with the upper jaw forward of the lower jaw, or an underbite with the lower jaw forward of the upper jaw. Headgear gently “pulls” on your teeth to restrict further forward growth of your upper teeth and jaw.
The twin block appliance is unique from other functional appliances, as it involves two separate appliances (one for the upper arch and one for the lower arch) working together to create an advanced lower jaw position. This patient-friendly appliance is worn full time, including while eating, though it is removable for easy hygiene. It is also more comfortable than other jaw-correcting appliances, as it is made out of smooth acrylic and utilizes fewer wires.
The result of using a twin block appliance is a broad, beautiful smile, proper jaw function, improved profile, and a stable and healthy temporomandibular joint.
MARA stands for Mandibular Anterior Repositioning Appliance. It is a non-removable appliance that encourages the growth of the lower jaw to help correct severe overbites and minimize the need for extractions or orthognathic surgery.
The MARA appliance is anchored to the molars with crowns, modified crowns, or bands. The lower attachments are fixed to the molars. The upper attachments are removable to enable your orthodontist to make adjustments according to your treatment plan.
