| Services -
Orthodontics: Non-Extraction |
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| Non-Extraction
Orthodontics is the straightening of a person's
teeth without extraction or removal of any permanent
teeth. It is an alternative method of treatment that
allows a patient to retain all of his or her teeth
while having the teeth straightened. |
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| Many times, teeth appear
too large for a person's jaw. We believe it is not
the teeth that are too large, rather it is the jaw
that is too small for the teeth. This often results
in crowded , or "buck" teeth — something that occurs
in about half of all children in Hawaii.
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| Non-Extraction
Orthodontics corrects these crowded (or
"protrusive") conditions by developing the jaw to
accommodate all permanent teeth, thereby eliminating
the need for extractions. |
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| Dr. Vahe Antanesian has
been utilizing functional appliances (retainers) to
develop or to expand the jaw in adults and children,
creating sufficient space for straight teeth to
grow. |
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| Treating severe
protrusions without extraction. Full treatment time
two years: No extractions required, full, broad
smile, improved bite, strong handsome face and
excellent retention. |
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| Attractive Smiles
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| When jaws are developed
enough to accommodate all of the permanent teeth, a
person's smile is enhanced. It becomes wider and
more noticeable...often, far more flattering to a
person's face. Many of our patients tell us they
feel their smile has now become their best feature!
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| Less Time Wearing
Braces |
| The longer one wears
braces, the greater the chances for cavities or
tooth scars. Functional appliances do most of the
work in Non-Extraction Orthodontics, minimizing the
time needed to wear braces. Often, braces are worn
less than a year. |
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| Excellent Retention
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| Development or expansion
of the jawbones is generally considered permanent,
as is the growth of any bone. Of course, retainers
must be worn regularly, and habits which cause
improper dental and jaw development must be
eliminated for optimum results. |
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| Four Teeth Can Be Saved
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| Traditionally, the four
bicuspid teeth are removed before the remaining
teeth are straightened. In Non-Extraction
Orthodontics, these teeth are not removed. Not only
is space developed to accommodate the four
bicuspids, but often, growth is sufficient in
post-molar areas to let the wisdom teeth erupt
easily! |
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