{"id":588,"date":"2018-08-16T09:32:33","date_gmt":"2018-08-16T14:32:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.headortho.com\/?page_id=588"},"modified":"2018-10-29T14:54:18","modified_gmt":"2018-10-29T19:54:18","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.headortho.com\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"themify_builder_content-588\" data-postid=\"588\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-588 themify_builder\">\n    \t<!-- module_row -->\n\t<div   class=\"themify_builder_row module_row clearfix fullcover wow fadeIn fullwidth_row_container module_row_0 themify_builder_588_row module_row_588-0 tb_0b1cffd\">\n\t    <div class=\"builder_row_cover\"><\/div>\t    <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top\" >\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"module_column tb-column col-full first tb_588_column module_column_0 module_column_588-0-0 tb_09cc8d0\">\n\t    \t    \t        <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n\t\t    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_424f472  repeat  wow fadeInUp \">\n            <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n\t        <\/div>\n\t    \t<\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n\t    <!-- \/row_inner -->\n\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/module_row -->\n\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t<div   class=\"themify_builder_row module_row clearfix repeat module_row_1 themify_builder_588_row module_row_588-1 tb_2548a54\">\n\t    \t    <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top\"   data-basecol=\"1\" data-col_mobile=\"column-full\">\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"module_column tb-column col-full first tb_588_column module_column_0 module_column_588-1-0 tb_f50907b\">\n\t    \t    \t        <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n\t\t            <!-- module fancy heading -->\n    <div  class=\"module module-fancy-heading tb_e838f5f  \">\n\t        <h1 class=\"fancy-heading tb-align-center\">\n        <span  class=\"main-head\">\n            Orthodontic Q&A        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"sub-head\">\n            Read Answers to Common Ortho Questions        <\/span>\n\n        <\/h1>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- \/module fancy heading -->\n\t        <\/div>\n\t    \t<\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n\t    <!-- \/row_inner -->\n\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/module_row -->\n\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t<div   class=\"themify_builder_row module_row clearfix builder-zoom-scrolling module_row_2 themify_builder_588_row module_row_588-2 tb_584ddfb\">\n\t    <div class=\"builder_row_cover\"><\/div>\t    <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top\"   data-basecol=\"1\" data-col_mobile=\"column-full\">\n\t\t\t<div  class=\"module_column tb-column col-full first tb_588_column module_column_0 module_column_588-2-0 tb_0996b87\">\n\t    \t    \t        <div class=\"tb-column-inner\">\n\t\t    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_5a09a0a  repeat  \">\n            <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p>Head Orthodontics offers orthodontic treatment for youths, teens, and adults. Below are some frequently asked questions about orthodontics and their related answers.\u00a0 If you have any additional questions, please call our office.\u00a0 To\u00a0accelerate your understanding and learn more about specific treatment options, consider scheduling a free initial orthodontic\u00a0consultation appointment with Dr. Head.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\n    <!-- module accordion -->\n    <div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_f032726  \" data-behavior=\"toggle\">\n\t        \n        <ul class=\"ui module-accordion plus-icon-button  transparent\">\n                            <li class=\"builder-accordion-active\">\n                    <div class=\"accordion-title\">\n                        <a href=\"#acc-tb_f032726-0\" aria-controls=\"acc-tb_f032726-0\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n                            <i class=\"accordion-icon fa fa-plus\"><\/i>                            <i class=\"accordion-active-icon fa fa-minus\"><\/i>\t\t\t    <span class=\"tb_title_accordion\">WHAT IS ORTHODONTICS?<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div id=\"acc-tb_f032726-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"accordion-content clearfix \">\n                        \t\t\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Orthodontics is the field of dentistry that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities.<\/p>\t\t\t    <\/div>\n                                                \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"builder-accordion-active\">\n                    <div class=\"accordion-title\">\n                        <a href=\"#acc-tb_f032726-1\" aria-controls=\"acc-tb_f032726-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n                            <i class=\"accordion-icon fa fa-plus\"><\/i>                            <i class=\"accordion-active-icon fa fa-minus\"><\/i>\t\t\t    <span class=\"tb_title_accordion\">WHAT IS AN ORTHODONTIST?<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div id=\"acc-tb_f032726-1\" aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"accordion-content clearfix \">\n                        \t\t\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>An orthodontist is a specialist who has completed an advanced education program following dental school to learn the special skills required to manage tooth movement and guide facial development.<\/p>\t\t\t    <\/div>\n                                                \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <div class=\"accordion-title\">\n                        <a href=\"#acc-tb_f032726-2\" aria-controls=\"acc-tb_f032726-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <i class=\"accordion-icon fa fa-plus\"><\/i>                            <i class=\"accordion-active-icon fa fa-minus\"><\/i>\t\t\t    <span class=\"tb_title_accordion\">WHAT ARE SOME SIGNS THAT BRACES MAY BE NEEDED?<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div id=\"acc-tb_f032726-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content clearfix  default-closed\">\n                        \t\t\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Upper front teeth protrude excessively over the lower teeth, or are &#8220;bucked&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Upper front teeth cover the majority of the lower teeth when biting together (deep overbite)<\/li>\n<li>Upper front teeth are behind or inside the lower front teeth (underbite)<\/li>\n<li>The upper and lower front teeth do not touch when biting together (open bite)<\/li>\n<li>Crowded or overlapped teeth<\/li>\n<li>The center of the upper and lower teeth do not line up<\/li>\n<li>Finger or thumb sucking habits which continue after six or seven years old<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty chewing<\/li>\n<li>Teeth wearing unevenly or excessively<\/li>\n<li>The lower jaw shifts to one side or the other when biting together<\/li>\n<li>Spaces between the teeth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t    <\/div>\n                                                \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <div class=\"accordion-title\">\n                        <a href=\"#acc-tb_f032726-3\" aria-controls=\"acc-tb_f032726-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <i class=\"accordion-icon fa fa-plus\"><\/i>                            <i class=\"accordion-active-icon fa fa-minus\"><\/i>\t\t\t    <span class=\"tb_title_accordion\">AT WHAT AGE SHOULD ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT OCCUR?<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div id=\"acc-tb_f032726-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content clearfix  default-closed\">\n                        \t\t\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Orthodontic treatment can be started at any age. Many orthodontic problems are easier to correct if detected at an early age before jaw growth has slowed. Early treatment may mean that a patient can avoid surgery and more serious complications. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child first visit an orthodontist at age 7 or if a problem is detected by parents, the family dentist, or the child&#8217;s physician.<\/p>\t\t\t    <\/div>\n                                                \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <div class=\"accordion-title\">\n                        <a href=\"#acc-tb_f032726-4\" aria-controls=\"acc-tb_f032726-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <i class=\"accordion-icon fa fa-plus\"><\/i>                            <i class=\"accordion-active-icon fa fa-minus\"><\/i>\t\t\t    <span class=\"tb_title_accordion\">WHAT IS PHASE I AND PHASE II TREATMENT?<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div id=\"acc-tb_f032726-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content clearfix  default-closed\">\n                        \t\t\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Phase I, or early interceptive treatment, is a limited orthodontic treatment (i.e. expander or partial braces) before all of the permanent teeth have erupted. Such treatment can occur between the ages of six and ten. This treatment is sometimes recommended to make more space for developing teeth, correction of crossbites, overbites, and underbites, or harmful oral habits. Phase II treatment is also called comprehensive treatment because it involves full braces when all of the permanent teeth have erupted, usually between the ages of eleven and thirteen.<\/p>\t\t\t    <\/div>\n                                                \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <div class=\"accordion-title\">\n                        <a href=\"#acc-tb_f032726-5\" aria-controls=\"acc-tb_f032726-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <i class=\"accordion-icon fa fa-plus\"><\/i>                            <i class=\"accordion-active-icon fa fa-minus\"><\/i>\t\t\t    <span class=\"tb_title_accordion\">WOULD AN ADULT PATIENT BENEFIT FROM ORTHODONTICS?<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div id=\"acc-tb_f032726-5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content clearfix  default-closed\">\n                        \t\t\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Orthodontic treatment can be successful at any age. Everyone wants a beautiful and healthy smile. Twenty to twenty five percent of orthodontic patients today are adults.<\/p>\t\t\t    <\/div>\n                                                \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <div class=\"accordion-title\">\n                        <a href=\"#acc-tb_f032726-6\" aria-controls=\"acc-tb_f032726-6\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <i class=\"accordion-icon fa fa-plus\"><\/i>                            <i class=\"accordion-active-icon fa fa-minus\"><\/i>\t\t\t    <span class=\"tb_title_accordion\">HOW DOES ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT WORK?<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div id=\"acc-tb_f032726-6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content clearfix  default-closed\">\n                        \t\t\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Braces use steady gentle pressure to gradually move teeth into their proper positions. The brackets that are placed on your teeth and the archwire that connects them are the main components. When the archwire is placed into the brackets, it tries to return to its original shape. As it does so, it applies pressure to move your teeth to their new, more ideal positions.<\/p>\t\t\t    <\/div>\n                                                \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <div class=\"accordion-title\">\n                        <a href=\"#acc-tb_f032726-7\" aria-controls=\"acc-tb_f032726-7\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <i class=\"accordion-icon fa fa-plus\"><\/i>                            <i class=\"accordion-active-icon fa fa-minus\"><\/i>\t\t\t    <span class=\"tb_title_accordion\">HOW LONG DOES ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT TAKE?<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div id=\"acc-tb_f032726-7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content clearfix  default-closed\">\n                        \t\t\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Treatment times vary on a case-by-case basis, but the average time is from one to two years. Actual treatment time can be affected by rate of growth and severity of the correction necessary. Treatment length is also dependent upon patient compliance. Maintaining good oral hygiene and keeping regular appointments are important in keeping treatment time on schedule.<\/p>\t\t\t    <\/div>\n                                                \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <div class=\"accordion-title\">\n                        <a href=\"#acc-tb_f032726-8\" aria-controls=\"acc-tb_f032726-8\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <i class=\"accordion-icon fa fa-plus\"><\/i>                            <i class=\"accordion-active-icon fa fa-minus\"><\/i>\t\t\t    <span class=\"tb_title_accordion\">DO BRACES HURT?<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div id=\"acc-tb_f032726-8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content clearfix  default-closed\">\n                        \t\t\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>The placement of bands and brackets on your teeth does not hurt. Once your braces are placed and connected with the archwires you may feel some soreness of your teeth for one to seven days. Your lips and cheeks may need one to two weeks to get used to the braces on your teeth.<\/p>\t\t\t    <\/div>\n                                                \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <div class=\"accordion-title\">\n                        <a href=\"#acc-tb_f032726-9\" aria-controls=\"acc-tb_f032726-9\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <i class=\"accordion-icon fa fa-plus\"><\/i>                            <i class=\"accordion-active-icon fa fa-minus\"><\/i>\t\t\t    <span class=\"tb_title_accordion\">WILL BRACES INTERFERE WITH PLAYING SPORTS?<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div id=\"acc-tb_f032726-9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content clearfix  default-closed\">\n                        \t\t\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>No. It is recommended, however, that patients protect their smiles by wearing a mouth guard when participating in any sporting activity. We are happy to provide you with choices for a mouth guard.<\/p>\t\t\t    <\/div>\n                                                \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <div class=\"accordion-title\">\n                        <a href=\"#acc-tb_f032726-10\" aria-controls=\"acc-tb_f032726-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <i class=\"accordion-icon fa fa-plus\"><\/i>                            <i class=\"accordion-active-icon fa fa-minus\"><\/i>\t\t\t    <span class=\"tb_title_accordion\">WILL BRACES INTERFERE WITH PLAYING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS?<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div id=\"acc-tb_f032726-10\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content clearfix  default-closed\">\n                        \t\t\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>No. However, there may be an initial period of adjustment. In addition, brace covers can be provided to prevent discomfort.<\/p>\t\t\t    <\/div>\n                                                \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <div class=\"accordion-title\">\n                        <a href=\"#acc-tb_f032726-11\" aria-controls=\"acc-tb_f032726-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <i class=\"accordion-icon fa fa-plus\"><\/i>                            <i class=\"accordion-active-icon fa fa-minus\"><\/i>\t\t\t    <span class=\"tb_title_accordion\">SHOULD I SEE MY GENERAL DENTIST WHILE I HAVE BRACES?<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div id=\"acc-tb_f032726-11\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content clearfix  default-closed\">\n                        \t\t\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, you should continue to see your general dentist every six months for cleanings 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Below are some frequently asked questions about orthodontics and their related answers.\u00a0 If you have any additional questions, please call our office.\u00a0 To\u00a0accelerate your understanding and learn more about specific treatment options, consider scheduling a free initial orthodontic\u00a0consultation appointment with Dr. Head.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul><li><h4>WHAT IS ORTHODONTICS?<\/h4><p>Orthodontics is the field of dentistry that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>WHAT IS AN ORTHODONTIST?<\/h4><p>An orthodontist is a specialist who has completed an advanced education program following dental school to learn the special skills required to manage tooth movement and guide facial development.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>WHAT ARE SOME SIGNS THAT BRACES MAY BE NEEDED?<\/h4><ul> <li>Upper front teeth protrude excessively over the lower teeth, or are \"bucked\"<\/li> <li>Upper front teeth cover the majority of the lower teeth when biting together (deep overbite)<\/li> <li>Upper front teeth are behind or inside the lower front teeth (underbite)<\/li> <li>The upper and lower front teeth do not touch when biting together (open bite)<\/li> <li>Crowded or overlapped teeth<\/li> <li>The center of the upper and lower teeth do not line up<\/li> <li>Finger or thumb sucking habits which continue after six or seven years old<\/li> <li>Difficulty chewing<\/li> <li>Teeth wearing unevenly or excessively<\/li> <li>The lower jaw shifts to one side or the other when biting together<\/li> <li>Spaces between the teeth<\/li> <\/ul><\/li><li><h4>AT WHAT AGE SHOULD ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT OCCUR?<\/h4><p>Orthodontic treatment can be started at any age. Many orthodontic problems are easier to correct if detected at an early age before jaw growth has slowed. Early treatment may mean that a patient can avoid surgery and more serious complications. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child first visit an orthodontist at age 7 or if a problem is detected by parents, the family dentist, or the child's physician.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>WHAT IS PHASE I AND PHASE II TREATMENT?<\/h4><p>Phase I, or early interceptive treatment, is a limited orthodontic treatment (i.e. expander or partial braces) before all of the permanent teeth have erupted. Such treatment can occur between the ages of six and ten. This treatment is sometimes recommended to make more space for developing teeth, correction of crossbites, overbites, and underbites, or harmful oral habits. Phase II treatment is also called comprehensive treatment because it involves full braces when all of the permanent teeth have erupted, usually between the ages of eleven and thirteen.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>WOULD AN ADULT PATIENT BENEFIT FROM ORTHODONTICS?<\/h4><p>Orthodontic treatment can be successful at any age. Everyone wants a beautiful and healthy smile. Twenty to twenty five percent of orthodontic patients today are adults.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>HOW DOES ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT WORK?<\/h4><p>Braces use steady gentle pressure to gradually move teeth into their proper positions. The brackets that are placed on your teeth and the archwire that connects them are the main components. When the archwire is placed into the brackets, it tries to return to its original shape. As it does so, it applies pressure to move your teeth to their new, more ideal positions.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>HOW LONG DOES ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT TAKE?<\/h4><p>Treatment times vary on a case-by-case basis, but the average time is from one to two years. Actual treatment time can be affected by rate of growth and severity of the correction necessary. Treatment length is also dependent upon patient compliance. Maintaining good oral hygiene and keeping regular appointments are important in keeping treatment time on schedule.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>DO BRACES HURT?<\/h4><p>The placement of bands and brackets on your teeth does not hurt. Once your braces are placed and connected with the archwires you may feel some soreness of your teeth for one to seven days. Your lips and cheeks may need one to two weeks to get used to the braces on your teeth.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>WILL BRACES INTERFERE WITH PLAYING SPORTS?<\/h4><p>No. It is recommended, however, that patients protect their smiles by wearing a mouth guard when participating in any sporting activity. We are happy to provide you with choices for a mouth guard.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>WILL BRACES INTERFERE WITH PLAYING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS?<\/h4><p>No. However, there may be an initial period of adjustment. In addition, brace covers can be provided to prevent discomfort.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>SHOULD I SEE MY GENERAL DENTIST WHILE I HAVE BRACES?<\/h4><p>Yes, you should continue to see your general dentist every six months for cleanings and dental checkups.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ready to Smile?<\/h2> <p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p> \n <a href=\"https:\/\/headortho.com\/scheduling\" > Schedule a FREE Consultation <\/a> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.headortho.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Orthodontics-Glen-Ellyn-1024x683-500x333.jpg\" width=\"500\" title=\"Orthodontics Glen Ellyn\" alt=\"Orthodontics Glen Ellyn\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.headortho.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Orthodontics-Glen-Ellyn-1024x683-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.headortho.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Orthodontics-Glen-Ellyn-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.headortho.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Orthodontics-Glen-Ellyn-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.headortho.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Orthodontics-Glen-Ellyn-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.headortho.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Orthodontics-Glen-Ellyn.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.headortho.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/588"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.headortho.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.headortho.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.headortho.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.headortho.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=588"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.headortho.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/588\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.headortho.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=588"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}