Orthodontics for adults and children – Orthodontics is the art of straightening teeth, and we can provide orthodontics at almost any age. An orthodontist has 3 years more education beyond dental school.
Orthodontic treatment is a way of straightening or moving teeth, to improve the appearance of the teeth and how they work. It can also help to look after the long-term health of the teeth, gums and jaw joints, by spreading the biting pressure over all the teeth.
Many people have crowded or crooked teeth. Orthodontic treatment will straighten the teeth or move them into a better position. This can not only improve their appearance but also the way the teeth bite together, while also making them easier to clean.
In some patients the upper front teeth can stick out and look unsightly. These ‘prominent’ teeth are more likely to be damaged, but orthodontic treatment can move them back into line. In others, the way the upper and lower jaws meet can cause teeth to look unsightly and lead to an incorrect bite. Orthodontic treatment may be able to correct both.
When the teeth don’t meet correctly, this can put strain on the muscles of the jaw, causing jaw and joint problems and in some cases headaches. Orthodontic treatment can help you to bite more evenly and reduce the strain.
Dr. Marissa Milla uses and recommends Rocky Mountain Orthodontics. She firmly believes in only using the best quality available for her patients. RMO materials offer unsurpassed quality for fine orthodontic craftsmanship, their brackets provide a patented six way adjustable design that helps for superior adjustments. RMO brackets also come come uniquely numbered for each of your teeth so they can be adjusted accordingly. RMO has pioneered the introduction of new alloy wires and the development of comprehensive programs for pre-orthodontics.
RMO ® produces Elgiloy, wire, and preformed arches on a cobalt-chromium alloy whose characteristics offer a broad spectrum of orthodontic applications. Very flexible, compliant and are easily treated. By heating it is possible to increase its elastic properties.
Among the nickel-titanium alloys they have Orthonol RMO ® Biolastic ® and Thermaloy ® with a wide range of work and super-elasticity properties that are able to exert continuous force and light, a property suitable for efficient tooth movement.
