Pros and Cons of Accelerated Orthodontics

Accelerated orthodontic treatment is the dental procedure that involves moving and straightening teeth using a combination of braces and surgery in order to achieve a speedier outcome than with traditional braces alone. In some cases, accelerated orthodontics can reduce the time needed for correction from as long as three years to as short as six months or less.

Using traditional orthodontics, if the mouth is too small to accommodate the existing teeth or the teeth too numerous—both of which can account for misalignment—the dentist would likely remove one or more teeth to make room and then apply braces. The adjustment of the remaining teeth to fill the gap left behind during traditional orthodontics is what can take a considerable amount of time.

Using accelerated orthodontics, no teeth are removed. Instead, the dentist shaves away material from the edges of all the teeth, in effect narrowing each, so the distance required to move is greatly reduced.

The pros to such a procedure are pretty straight forward. Time, of course, and also the improved aesthetics during the period of correction; there are no unsightly gaps to fill in and in many cases, the braces can be attached to the back of the teeth.

The technique is quite specialized, however, which adds significantly to the cost. In addition, there is more discomfort associated with accelerated correction. Not only are the teeth moving through the gum tissue at an accelerated rate, but they’re also migrating through the jaw bone faster, both of which can cause pain.

For questions about dentures, dental implants, periodontal disease or general dentistry including accelerated orthodontics, call the Ferber Dental Group a 561-439-8888 or visit http://www.ferberdental.com.