Franklinville Dental: Where Smiles Take Shape
Your smile is one of your most noticeable assets. It communicates warmth, self-assurance, and approachability – framing all your interpersonal connections. Yet if you feel self-conscious about the straightness or spacing of your teeth, you may hold yourself back from fully embracing those authentic moments of joy.
At Franklinville Dental, Dr. Todd Gottlieb‘s orthodontic practice in Franklinville, NJ, our goal is to completely customize orthodontic solutions to your unique dental needs, timeline, budget, and personality. With compassion as our guide, advanced technologies as our tools, and your vision as our inspiration, Dr. Gottlieb will craft a treatment plan to help you smile brightly with confidence. Let’s have an open conversation about what a healthier, more beautiful smile means for you.
What is Orthodontics?
Orthodontics is focused on the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of malocclusion, or bad bite. At Franklinville Dental in Franklinville, NJ, Dr. Todd Gottlieb helps patients achieve a healthy, beautiful smile through high-quality orthodontic treatment. With advanced techniques and technologies like Invisalign and lingual braces, Dr. Gottlieb customizes every treatment plan to the patient’s unique needs.
Orthodontic treatment not only creates an attractive smile but also improves oral health. With positioned teeth and jaws, patients can chew food more efficiently, reducing wear and tear. This optimal function also makes it easier to clean the teeth, lowering the long-term risk of tooth decay and gum disease.
Who Needs Orthodontics?
Many people can benefit from orthodontic treatment at some point in their lives. At Franklinville Dental, Dr. Todd Gottlieb provides exceptional care to children, teens, and adults in Franklinville, NJ. He helps patients with issues like:
- Crooked, crowded, or gapped teeth
- Overbite or underbite
- Crossbite
- Open bite
- Protruding teeth
- Impacted teeth
- Speech problems due to tooth positioning
- Jaw misalignment
Early orthodontic treatment may also benefit some young children. Catching problems early while jaw growth is still in progress can make correction easier. Dr. Gottlieb carefully times each phase of care to ensure the best results.
Orthodontics at Franklinville Dental
Invisalign
Invisalign is one of the most popular orthodontic options at Franklinville Dental today. These clear aligners fit tightly over the teeth and apply light pressure to shift them incrementally. As Dr. Todd Gottlieb monitors the patient’s progress, he provides new aligners to continue moving the teeth based on the planned treatment stages.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
For patients with complex orthodontic cases, Dr. Todd Gottlieb may recommend oral surgery. Procedures like tooth extractions or exposure, jaw repositioning, bone grafting, and soft tissue management help enable proper tooth movement.
Frequently Asked Questions
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends all children have an orthodontic screening by age seven. Treatments vary depending on the child’s specific needs but often begin between ages nine to 14, while head and mouth growth is optimal. However, adults of any age can also benefit from braces or Invisalign.
Braces are personalized, but treatment generally ranges from 12 to 24 months. Factors like the initial case severity, amount of growth remaining, and diligence in wearing retention devices impact overall timelines. Orthodontists monitor progress at each appointment, updating estimated braces removal timeframes as needed.
Patients typically start with monthly appointments and then extend the intervals between visits once their treatment progresses. Appointments entail changing elastics or wires, replacing worn components, tracking tooth movements, and troubleshooting any issues. Keeping up with proper oral hygiene and avoiding certain foods also helps treatment go smoothly.
Yes, many dental insurance plans cover a portion of orthodontic treatment fees, including Invisalign. On your first visit, the coordinated dental team helps you maximize insurance benefits, financing options, discount programs, and other ways to make braces affordable.
Healthy Smiles Start Here
Achieving your dream smile may seem daunting, whether you are concerned about cost, lengthy treatment timelines, or feeling self-conscious about braces. But with compassionate, individualized orthodontic care, a stunning transformation is possible.
Don’t put off scheduling an exam at (856) 694-5555 another day. Now is the time to take control of any anxieties holding you back from the smile you deserve. Our friendly staff wants to understand your situation, address your unique obstacles, and map out customized solutions tailored to you.