When your teeth are crooked, misaligned, or have problems with the bite, you may wonder about your options for fixing your smile. Braces are a highly effective way to fix even serious problems with the alignment of teeth or the bite. If you are considering braces, our orthodontist in Rocklin can help. Braces force the teeth to move in very precise ways, including horizontally and vertically in addition to repositioning them so that they are no longer misaligned. Brackets and wires place pressure on the teeth in strategic ways, forcing the teeth to slowly shift into their correct position. See Also: 6 Month Braces Rocklin Many patients, especially older teens and adults, hesitate to receive orthodontic treatment since…

Patients can correct their smiles at any age with help from Dr. Sanders, Invisalign dentist in Rocklin. Depending on patient preference, personal factors, age and treatment goals, our dentist may use metal braces, Invisalign or a combination of treatments to fix bite irregularities. Here is more about the services offered by our Rocklin Invisalign dentist. Early treatment is designed to guide the development of the teeth and jaws before adolescence is reached. Children generally do not develop extensive orthodontic problems before age seven, which makes preventive care important during this stage. Everything from overbite to excessive crowding and lower jaw recession can be addressed during early treatment. Additional protection against adult orthodontic problems is given in the form…