Children Orthodontics Monmouth County NJ

Children Orthodontics Monmouth County NJChildren Orthodontics Monmouth County NJ

At Teeth Tamers Orthodontics, we offer children’s orthodontics to patients throughout the Monmouth County NJ area. Dr. Karla Isaacs, an orthodontic specialist with over 15 years experience, can help your child can help your child achieve a beautiful and healthy smile.

Teeth Tamers Orthodontics:

Braces are a system of brackets that are bonded to your teeth and hold interconnection wires. Brackets may be made of metal, plastic, or ceramic materials. Ceramic brackets are least noticeable but break more easily. Plastic brackets are translucent or tooth colored, but may stain over time. Metal Brackets are the strongest and most visible.

Initial wires are made of heat-activated nickel-titanium alloy that effectively moves teeth when the wires reach mouth temperature. This allows gradual, consistent, but gentle pressure with fewer adjustments needed that with stainless steel wires. As the teeth align we upgrade the wires to a stainless steel alloy which is more rigid and align the teeth to their final positions. Some teens choose to make a fashion statement by choosing colorful braces to support a school, sports, team or holiday.

• Gather medical and dental records
• Diagnose orthodontic problems
• Make plaster study models of your teeth
• Photograph your face and teeth
• Take x-rays of your, mouth and head

• Visit your dentist for an exam and teeth cleaning
• Complete any recommended dental treatment
• Apply braces to the teeth
• Add appliances such as headgear, retainers to reposition teeth, jaws and chewing muscles
• Adjust wires to put new pressure on your teeth (generally every four to six weeks)
• Wear headgear, bands and all appliances as prescribed by your orthodontist
• See your dentist at least every six months for a dental exam and teeth cleaning