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Digital
Radiography /
Sterilization Centre / Early Orthodontic (Two Phase)
Treatment
Digital Radiography
 With
the advances in computer aided dentistry, we now provide our patients the
latest diagnostic imaging, also known as Digital Radiography (x-rays).
Instead of biting down on dental film, a digital x-ray uses a wireless
sensor. Where it used to take 4-6 minutes to process a regular dental
x-ray, it now takes less than 30 seconds to produce the image. Since
digital x-rays are processed by the computer, they are environmentally
friendly – no chemicals or waste.
The Dentist and patient can watch the images come up on the computer
screen seconds after the sensor is inserted into their mouth. This allows
for better education and understanding for our patients, resulting in
greater confidence in treatment. Digital x-rays have the ability to be
computer enhanced and magnified.
A concern to many of our patients is the amount of radiation they are
exposed to when getting their x-rays. By using digital radiography, the
patient exposure is reduced by 90%. Thus, providing better protection to
our patients and staff.
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Triangle's Steri Centre - Hands-free, State of the Art Sterilization
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Early
Orthodontic (Two Phase) Treatment
Phase
One (An ideal first step!)
Functional Appliances - Ages 5 to 12
Early
treatment should be initiated for:
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Habits
such as tongue thrusting and thumb sucking
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A
constricted airway due to swollen adenoids or tonsils
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Mouth
breathing or snoring problems
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A
bad bite
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Bone
problems (i.e. narrow or underdeveloped jaws)
Phase
Two
Braces - Ages 12 to 14
Facts:
Early Treatment is Key!
Facial
Development
Seventy-five percent of 12-year-olds need orthodontic
treatment. Yet 90% of a child's face has already developed! By
guiding facial development earlier, through the use of functional
appliances, 80% of the treatment can be corrected before the adult teeth
are present!
Cooperation
Younger children between the ages of 8 and 11 are often much more
cooperative than children of ages 12 to 14.
Shorter
Treatment Time
Another advantage of early Phase One treatment is that children will need
to wear fixed braces on their adult teeth for less time.
To
Correct Underdeveloped Jaws
Almost 50% of children who need orthodontic treatment due to a bad bite
have underdeveloped lower jaws. Functional appliances can reposition
the lower jaw forward, improve the child's profile and correct the bite
problem - within 7 to 9 months! See what a difference functional
appliances made to this young girl's profile!
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Profile Before Treatment |
Profile After Treatment |
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