Adult Treatment
Improving alignment and appearance at any age.
Dramatic improvements in an individual's dental health and appearance can be achieved even when the first visit to Dr. McSurdy occurs after all the permanent teeth are in. In fact, about 20% of orthodontic patients are adults age eighteen and over.
The process involved in moving teeth is the same in both adults and children. Custom made appliances, or braces, are prescribed according to the problem being treated. Many adult patients find that clear braces improve their appearance during treatment.
The goals of orthodontics for adults are :
- creating a beautiful smile
- correcting all functional problems
- improving the health of your teeth, gums and supporting bone
Dr. McSurdy treats almost all cases non-surgically, using recent advances in appliances and continuing education as valuable resources. He evaluates each individual case and makes recommendations which are best suited for you.
Introducing Invisalign® — The Straightest Way to a Great Smile
Invisalign straightens your teeth without wires and brackets, using a series of clear, customized, removable appliances called aligners. It’s virtually undetectable, which means hardly anyone will know that you’re straightening your teeth.
Clearly Different
The Invisalign System combines advanced 3-D computer graphics technology with 100-year-old science of orthodontics. Invisalign aligners are designed to move your teeth in small steps to the desired final position prescribed by your orthodontist. Each aligner is precisely calibrated and manufactured to fit your mouth at each stage of the treatment plan. Your first step is to visit our office and we will determine if Invisalign is right for you. After sending precise treatment instructions, Invisalign uses advanced computer technology to translate these instructions in a sequence of finely calibrated aligners -- as few as 12 or as many as 48. Each aligner is worn for about 2 weeks and only taken out to eat, brush and floss. As you replace each aligner with the next, your teeth will begin to move gradually -- week by week until the final alignment Dr. McSurdy prescribed is attained. Then you'll be smiling like you never have before!
If you want to learn more about Invisalign and how it works, please visit the Invisalign Homepage.
To ensure the best possible results, only an orthodontist who has been trained and certified by Align Technology can diagnose and treat using Invisalign. Invisalign is not intended for children and is not appropriate for every adult. Only an orthodontist can determine if this treatment is an effective option for you. To see if Invisalign can help you achieve the smile you've always wanted, call us at 610.489.6032 to make an appointment.
Introducing Suresmile
We are proud to utilize the SureSmile technology in our office. This state-of-the-art technology yields enhanced patent comfort,fewer trips to the office and shorter treatment times. Using 3-D imaging and customizing each patient's archwires, the SureSmile system gives our doctors more control to precisely tailor your treatment plan. The shape memory alloy wires used in SureSmile design are more effective than the traditional archwires used in conventional braces, allowing up to 50% shorter treatment and less discomfort.
