Our orthodontist may recommend using special appliances to help keep your treatment and your smile on track. During your regular visits Dr. Julianne Wyman will examine your teeth to determine if an orthodontic appliance may be needed. We invite you to call Wyman Orthodontics at 410-398-1221 to set up an appointment and learn more about orthodontic appliances in Elkton, Maryland.
Dr. Julianne Wyman may use orthodontic elastics to help align your teeth. This small appliance connects to your braces or clear aligners to provide additional tooth movement and achieve the precise results you need to enjoy a beautiful smile. Call Wyman Orthodontics today at 410-398-1221 to learn more about elastics in Elkton, Maryland, and schedule an appointment with our orthodontist.
Our experienced orthodontist may recommend headgear in addition to regular orthodontic treatment to help move your jaw into its optimal position. This appliance is designed to guide facial and jaw growth and works in tandem with your braces to achieve the desired results for your teeth, mouth and smile. Call Wyman Orthodontics at 410-398-1221 to set up an appointment with Dr. Julianne Wyman and learn more about headgear in Elkton, Maryland.
Orthodontic treatment is designed to improve your oral health and function as well as your smile. Dr. Julianne Wyman may recommend the Herbst appliance to help ensure that your jaw is properly positioned and functions correctly for you. To learn more about the Herbst appliance in Elkton, Maryland, and schedule a consultation with our orthodontist, contact Wyman Orthodontics at 410-398-1221.
If your jaw is too narrow to easily accommodate all your teeth, our orthodontist may recommend a palatal expander. This simple appliance works to widen your jaw and ensure that your teeth fit properly in your mouth. Call Wyman Orthodontics at 410-398-1221 to make an appointment with Dr. Julianne Wyman and learn if a palatal expander in Elkton, Maryland, is right for you.
If you are nearing the end of orthodontic treatment and just need a few small tooth movements to finish aligning your smile, Dr. Julianne Wyman may recommend an orthodontic positioner. Also known as tooth positioners, this simple appliance is designed to help you complete your treatment so that you can enjoy a beautiful smile. Call Wyman Orthodontics today at 410-398-1221 to learn more about tooth positioners in Elkton, Maryland, and schedule an appointment with our orthodontist.
Orthodontic positioners are custom-made appliances designed to accomplish final tooth movement without braces. When you receive a positioner, our orthodontist will carefully place the positioner in the proper places over your upper teeth. The lower teeth are fitted into the appliance by biting down on the positioner. This gentle movement helps to "fine tune" the position of your teeth and make small but vital adjustments to the alignment of your teeth to complete your treatment.
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Please note that your teeth and jaw may be sore when you begin wearing a positioner. This is normal, and you should adjust to your appliance shortly. If your jaw joints become sore or you notice popping or clicking in the jaw joints, stop wearing your positioner and contact our office.
If you have any questions or to schedule an appointment with our orthodontist, give us a call today!
Orthodontic spacers, or separators, are often the first step in your treatment plan. Our orthodontist and team often provide this simple appliance to help you prepare to receive braces. To learn more about orthodontic spacers in Elkton, Maryland, and schedule an appointment with Dr. Julianne Wyman, please contact Wyman Orthodontics at 410-398-1221.
Spacers are used at the beginning of braces treatment. Our orthodontist and team carefully fit the spacers to your teeth, where they are worn temporarily to create a small amount of space around your back molars. After one to two weeks of wearing spacers, our orthodontist will be able to fit the metal bands used to connect your braces and arch wires to these molars so that you can begin aligning your teeth. Orthodontic spacers may be made of rubber or metal and which type of spacer you receive will depend on your specific case as well as the treatment style of our orthodontist. Not everyone will need spacers, but it is a common option for many people receiving braces.
When the spacers are placed you may feel some discomfort or pressure. In fact, it may feel like you have food or other debris wedged between your teeth. You may experience some discomfort as your mouth adjusts to the spacers, but this should fade within a few days. While wearing spacers, take care to avoid sticky or gummy foods that may stick to your appliance and possibly pull them out. We also recommend that you avoid foods that may get stuck between your teeth, as you will not be able to floss where the spacers are inserted.
For more information about orthodontic spacers or to set up an appointment with our orthodontist, give us a call today!
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