The Benefits of Seeing An Orthodontist In Your Local Community

Here at Selden Orthodontics, we know that there are plenty of great things about the internet. For example, it’s brought you here! That’s a big plus in our book!

We love doing lots of our shopping online, and we can find about 1000 little timesavers at the tips of our fingers. But what about orthodontic care? Is that something you’d want to trust to a random online outlet? Or maybe not online, but a bigger corporate firm in the city?

Well, we can tell you, there are a ton of reasons to keep it local when it comes to your orthodontic care! Read on, and we’ll learn all about the benefits of seeing an orthodontist In your local community

What are the benefits of seeing a local orthodontist? 

Professional consultation 

In-person orthodontic care includes a personalized visit with one of our trained specialists. Dr. Selden will quickly put you at ease while providing an individual approach so that you will be confident knowing that you can have a great-looking and healthy smile! 

Moment-to-moment updates 

Oftentimes, treatment plans may need adjusting between visits based on reactions to your realignment procedures, newly-discovered issues, or a variety of other factors. Dr. Selden is on-hand and ready to make personalized adjustments to your care. 

Face-to-face Treatment Plans

Dr. Selden is an award-winning professional with years of experience. He will quickly put you at ease while providing an individual approach to your process that will ensure a great-looking and healthy smile! 

Convenience

Selden Orthodontics is open Monday through Friday.  We offer convenient appointment options and have locations throughout the Huntersville and Charlotte communities.  Our phone is answered 24 hours per day- 7 days per week, in the event you experience an emergency outside office hours.  

What are some reasons to see an orthodontist? 

Overbite

In the case of an overbite, the upper front teeth overlap or cover part of the lower front teeth. This can lead to excessive wear of tooth enamel or inflammation of the palatal tissues. 

Traditional braces or clear aligners (Invisalign or 3M Clarity) are necessary to correct an overbite. 

Underbite 

Also known as an anterior crossbite, this is where the lower jaw sits out in front of the upper jaw. When not corrected, underbites make chewing difficult and prevent normal jaw function.

Dr. Selden will work closely with you to help reshape the jaw or redirect jaw growth to develop a proper bite.

Crossbite

This refers to the misalignment of either the teeth, jaws or both, in which upper teeth sit inside lower teeth. Untreated crossbites may lead to chin asymmetries (deviation forward or to the left or right side of the face) which, left untreated, may become permanent.  

Also, crossbites resulting from a narrow upper jaw are easier to treat in 7-10-year-old patients. At this age, patients experience almost no discomfort while widening the maxillae.  As patients age, the amount of pressure necessary to create expansion increases until the age at which the only way to widen the jaw requires surgery.

Crowding

Crowding results from not having enough space for teeth to erupt normally.  This may be due to the jaw being too small, the teeth being too large, or baby teeth being lost prematurely.  As we monitor dental development and tooth eruption, we will help to ensure teeth have the space to erupt properly, which oftentimes will save the need to solve other problems later.

Give us a Call!

And there you have it! You’ve learned all about why it’s important to have your very own orthodontist! Not only that but you are all caught up on a few of the typical bite problems you may want to come in for. Here at Selden Orthodontics, we know that an informed patient is a happy patient, so great job on taking the initiative to learn more!! We offer complimentary consultations, flexible scheduling, and (if we don’t say so ourselves) the warmest, most inclusive environment you will find for all your orthodontic care needs. Call today to schedule your first free visit!

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