COMMON TREATMENTS
CROWDING OF THE TEETH
Before
After
Patient started treatment at age 11 and wore braces for 26 months. He loves showing off his dazzling new smile!
OPEN BITE – FRONT TEETH DON’T TOUCH
Before
After
Patient sucked her thumb as a young child. She started treatment at age 13, wearing braces and a special appliance — called a tongue crib — to retrain the tongue, for 28 months. Now she can bite the lettuce out of a sandwich with such grace and ease!
DEEP OVERBITE – LOWER FRONT TEETH BITE INTO PALATE
Before
After
This adult patient, age 25, required braces and jaw surgery to correct his severe overbite, with treatment taking two years. His problem could have been corrected without surgery if he had been treated before he was a teenager.
MISSING LATERAL INCISORS
Before
After
This patient’s lateral incisors were congenitally missing. She had braces for 20 months to move the teeth into their correct positions, then the missing teeth were replaced with bonded “Maryland” bridges – implants for missing teeth are also an excellent option!
UNDERBITE – LOWER FRONT TEETH IN FRONT OF UPPER TEETH
Before
After
Patient’s underbite was causing her jaw joint discomfort and excessive wear patterns on her teeth. After about 30 months of treatment starting at age 32, she is now smiling more confidently and chewing more comfortably!
SPACING OF TEETH
Before
After
Patient was bothered by the spaces between his teeth. Braces closed the spaces and gave him an ideal bite in 24 months. Special glued-in “permanent” retainers help keep the spaces closed.
OVERJET – PROTRUDING FRONT TEETH
Before
After
At age ten, patient had a big overjet with the top teeth protruding beyond the bottom. She had two phases of treatment. The first helped her jaws to grow more harmoniously and the second aligned her teeth and bite. At age 13, she was proudly flashing her new smile, just in time for high school.
PHASE ONE TREATMENT
Before
After
Patient’s parents were concerned about both aesthetics and the health of the erupting permanent teeth when they brought him to the orthodontist at age 8. The lower front teeth were crowded and touching the palate, and the upper front teeth were extremely displaced from their ideal positions. After 12 months of Phase One treatment with an expander and partial braces (on the permanent teeth only), patient’s appearance and dental function were vastly improved. A Phase Two may or may not be necessary after Phase One.
WHAT SETS
US APART
“Dr. Rojas communicated with my son's dentist directly and facilitated the transfer of information between the offices. That was very helpful to me, since I don't know most of the technical terms for specialty x-rays and other procedures. I look forward to working with Dr. Rojas for many years to come, with my 9-year old son and his younger siblings. I recommend them to families seeking a knowledgeable, skilled, patient, and kind orthodontists. ” Erica H.
“As an adult patient with periodontal issues, finding an orthodontist who is keyed into my special needs was the priority. I am well taken care of in the more-than-capable hands of Dr. Rojas, each appointment is pleasant and feels like a visit with an old friend. Most importantly, my smile transformation is coming along nicely. I am eager to face the world braces-free!” Neil N.
“At my age it was difficult to decide whether to go through orthodontic treatment; I wondered if it would be worth it. Well, it was! Even though I had to wear the Invisalign trays for a couple of months longer than projected, I'm very pleased with the final results. From the initial consultation through the entire orthodontic process, I was made to feel welcome and treated with professionalism. Thank you Dr. Jenniffer Rojas for giving me my healthy smile back. ” Esther S.
“I can't stop grinning. My pearly whites have never looked better and it's all thanks to Dr. Rojas! Sure, it was a downer that I didn't get braces as a kid but I got to hold off for the best of the best! Totally worth the wait!” Billy G.
“My 9-year old son and I have had an excellent experience with Dr. Rojas. They makes sure the visits are comfortable by being kind and setting a positive tone. Also, they always makes time to explain to me and to my son what they will be doing that day, and to answer all our questions. ” Erica H.
“Dr. Rojas communicated with my son's dentist directly and facilitated the transfer of information between the offices. That was very helpful to me, since I don't know most of the technical terms for specialty x-rays and other procedures. I look forward to working with Dr. Rojas for many years to come, with my 9-year old son and his younger siblings. I recommend them to families seeking a knowledgeable, skilled, patient, and kind orthodontists. ” Erica H.
“As an adult patient with periodontal issues, finding an orthodontist who is keyed into my special needs was the priority. I am well taken care of in the more-than-capable hands of Dr. Rojas, each appointment is pleasant and feels like a visit with an old friend. Most importantly, my smile transformation is coming along nicely. I am eager to face the world braces-free!” Neil N.