All About the Services

of HiremathOrthodontics

Services :• New Patient Exams

• Interceptive Treatment

• Adolescent Treatment

• Adult Treatment

• Childern/Teen treatment

• Orthodonitic treatment

phases

• Traditional Braces

• Clear Brackets

• Retention

• Damon Brackets

• 3-D imaging

• Orthodontic Emergencies

New Patient Exams Your first visit is actually a complimentary orthodontic exam and

consultation. Here you will get to meet with Dr. Hiremath and his

staff, share your concerns and learn about your specific

treatment needs.

We will schedule you for diagnostic records appointment where

we will take any additional X-rays, impression of you teeth, and

photographs of you teeth and face. If at you

initial consultation you decide to use our services, you may opt

to have your diagnostic records taken at this appointment instead

of scheduling a separate appointment.

Interceptive Treatment Interceptive Orthodontics is a phased type of orthodontics.

Growth is utilized to correct developmental occlusion problems.

Staging the treatment can correct immediate problems and future

issues. Interceptive orthodontics simply means diagnosing and

treating malocclusions as soon as they are detected.

Parents and patients need to understand that when interceptive

orthodontics is performed there is usually more than one phase

of treatment. Phase two will begin when all the permanent teeth

are in place. Going through phases allows for the second phase

to be shorter in duration, since the major corrections happened in

the interceptive orthodontics phase.

Adolescent Treatment Early evaluation provides both timely detection of problems and

greater opportunity for more effective treatment. Prudent

intervention guides growth and development, preventing serious

problems later. When orthodontic intervention is not necessary,

an orthodontist can carefully monitor growth and development

and begin treatment when it is ideal.

Though an orthodontist can enhance a smile at any age, there is

an optimal time period to begin treatment. Beginning treatment at

this time ensures the greatest result and the least amount of time

and expense. The American Association of Orthodontists

recommends that the initial orthodontic evaluation should occur

at the first sign of orthodontic problems or no later than age 7.

Adult Treatment Braces aren’t just for kids anymore. Tooth alignment can be

changed at any age if your gums and bone structure are healthy.

We offer a variety of treatments that are designed for different

age groups – including adults. Orthodontic treatment at later

stages in life can dramatically improve your personal appearance

and self-esteem. Improving the health of your teeth and gums is

equally important. Crooked teeth and a bad bite can contribute to

gum and bone loss, tooth decay, abnormal wear of the tooth

enamel and surfaces, headaches and jaw joint (TMJ/TMD) pain.

A large percentage of our patients are adults, and

they agree that it’s never too late to improve their

greatest asset – their smile.

Traditional Braces Dental braces can correct crooked and crowded teeth, a

misaligned bite, and jaw problems. Braces also eliminate

problems you may have with eating, speaking properly, or with

keeping your teeth clean. Traditional braces have come a long

way over the years, becoming sleeker, smaller, and more

comfortable.

Traditional braces consist of standard metal brackets that are

adhered to your teeth with an adhesive and connected by wire.

They require periodic tightening so pressure can gradually

straighten your teeth and align your jaw as needed.

Retention When we remove your braces, we will begin the retention stage

of your treatment. The retention phase lasts for a minimum of 24

months. Your final orthodontic result depends on your retainers.

Remember to remove your retainer before brushing, and brush

your retainer before placing it back in your mouth.

Your retainers should be worn at all times with the exception of

eating and brushing your teeth. Your retainer should also be

removed when participating in sports that require a mouthguard

or while swimming. After 12 months of full-time wear, we may

revise your retention treatment, allowing the retainer to strictly be

worn at night.

3D Imaging The new ORTHOPHOS XG 3D, a hybrid solution from Sirona.

The new ORTHOPHOS XG 3D combines the advantages of 2D

and 3D into one comprehensive unit. With an extensive selection

of panoramic and cephalometric programs to choose from, the

right 2D diagnostic images are now augmented with the ability to

capture 3D X-ray.

The new hybrid unit from Sirona requires about the same space

as a traditional 2D X-ray machine, but now provides the

advantages of 2D and 3D together in your practice while

encouraging the lowest possible effective dose for the patient.

Orthodontic Emergencies • Food Caught Between Teeth

• Lost Wire or Ligature

• Ligatures Come Off

• Discomfort

• Mouth Sores

• Irritation in Mouth

• Protruding Wire

• Loose Wires, Brackets or

Bands

• A Bracket is Knocked Off

http://www.hiremathortho.comFor more information you can visit :

Hiremath Orthodontics 151 Ridgepoint Parkway Suite 100Keller, Texas 76248

7748 Denton HwyWatauga, Texas 76148