Common Treatments

Crowded Teeth

Crowded teeth
Before
Crowded teeth
After

This patient started orthodontics at 11 years old and had braces for just under 2 years. What a difference!

Open Bite

Open bite - Front teeth don't touch
Before
Open bite - Front teeth don't touch
After

Front teeth don’t touch

Patient s’s thumb sucking habit as a young child resulting in an open bite. She started orthodontic treatment at 13 years old because she couldn’t bite into a sandwhich. Now she can!

Deep Bite

Deep bite - Lower front teeth bite into the palate
Before
Deep bite - Lower front teeth bite into the palate
After

Lower front teeth bite into the palate

Biting into the top of your mouth (your palatal) can be not only painful but dangerous for your gum health! Orthodontics can fix this deep bite for a healthier and more attractive smile.

Missing Lateral Incisors

Missing lateral incisors
Before
Missing lateral incisors
After

This patient’s lateral incisors were congenitally missing, meaning she was born without them. Dr. Olsen’s Master’s Thesis dealt with how to orthodontically treat people missing teeth, so he’s an expert! Check out the nice result!

Underbite

Underbite - Lower front teeth in front of upper teeth
Before
Underbite - Lower front teeth in front of upper teeth
After

Lower front teeth in front of upper teeth

Some people have an underbite, or where the lower teeth are in front of the upper teeth.  This can lead to jaw joint discomfort and excessive wear on the teeth. Correcting it not only improves the health of the teeth but also leads to a beautiful smile. 

Spacing of Teeth

Spacing of teeth
Before
Spacing of teeth
After

This patient was bothered by the gaps between his teeth. Braces closed the spaces and gave him an ideal bite. Then, as with all orthodontic treatment, retainers help to maintain the result.

Overjet

Spacing of teeth
Before
Spacing of teeth
After

Protruding front teeth

Commonly called an ‘Overbite,’ many patients have upper front teeth that protrude too much.  This too can be fixed with orthodontics to produce an amazing smile!

Phase-One

Spacing of teeth
Before
Spacing of teeth
After

This patient’s parents were concerned about both aesthetics and the health of the erupting permanent teeth at a young age. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child at age 7 should be seen by an orthodontist. Sometimes ideal treatment requires 2 rounds (or Phases) of treatment, and can help to avoid jaw surgery, extraction of permanent teeth, or jaw joint issues.