Adult Orthodontics
Adult orthodontics has become a large segment of Dr.
Norton’s practice at Fast Trax
Orthodontics, almost forty percent. Treatment at Fast Trax usually
takes about a year. This is acceptable to many adults when compared
to two years average at other offices. Dr. Norton especially enjoys
the challenges of adult orthodontics and the opportunity to work with
exceptional dentists and specialists to achieve the best results for
his patients. Dr. Norton has taken a phenomenal amount of continuing
education outside of orthodontics to fully understand what is possible
for his patients and what he can do to assist the general or cosmetic
dentist and any other specialists in achieving optimal results. This
may include preparing for implants, crowns, veneers, bonding, or repositioning
of the jaws. You are never too old for braces. Dr. Norton has treated
a 63 year old female and a 57 year old male.
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We see many adults who for one reason or another have never had orthodontics and want a better smile. Even for the most crowded situation, we seldom recommend having teeth extracted.
We also see many adults who have had orthodontics before and are unhappy with their result usually due to relapse. Many of these cases have had teeth extracted in the past and the profile has a "dished in" appearance. Many have functional concerns like headaches or sleep problems. Opening up the extracted spaces to have the teeth replaced is often an option which can result not only in an improved profile, but an improved airway and a dramatic decrease in headaches.
At Fast Trax Orthodontics, we will Tune UP your smile.
This is for adults who have
relapsed from their previous orthodontic treatment. Tune Ups usually
take less than a year and are performed at reduced fees.
A case in point
This is Dan. He is 27 years old. He was told he needed surgery to correct his smile. Dr. Norton treated him non-surgically.
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| Upper Jaw Expansion | |
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A second case in point
Bill is 25 years old. He just got a good job with dental insurance.
His problem is four
impacted permanent teeth with four retained baby teeth in the way.
He was told he must have all four permanent and four baby teeth extracted,
then implants or bridges to replace the extracted teeth. He was turned
away from the traditional orthodontist. Dr. Norton treated Bill and
was able to save all four permanent teeth in two years of treatment.
Bill’s radiograph showing four
impacted teeth on the top
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Bill Before Treatment
Bite Before
Crowded Lower Jaw
Upper Jaw with Four Baby Teeth
Bite after treatment of Two Years
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Bill After Treatment
