A Fixed Retainer Might Be Needed to Maintain the Position of Your Teeth

Traditional braces are often called for to correct significantly misaligned teeth. Our orthodontist typically uses them to address overcrowded teeth and other alignment issues like malocclusion. The treatment process calls for periodic adjustments to gradually move your teeth into their ideal alignment. Once this is done our orthodontist can remove the braces hardware. At this point, you will need to... read more »

A Retention Phase Will Be Needed After Your Braces Have Been Removed

The braces installed in your mouth by Dr. Galati have gradually realigned the position of your teeth through successive adjustments. Now that your dentition has been fully corrected, he can uninstall the orthodontic hardware. However, this is not the end of the process. There will still be some residual tension lingering in your dental sockets. If it’s not addressed in... read more »

Invisalign® Can Correct Minor Alignment Problems with Your Smile

The natural aging process and certain dental conditions can gradually start to alter the underlying structure of your teeth. As this happens, it can gradually cause irregularities with the alignment of your teeth. Over time, this can leave you with an unappealing smile and a mouth prone to dental disorders. If the alignment problem is detected early, Dr. Galati might... read more »