The process of adjusting the palatal expander produces an external pressure between the halves of the upper jaw, resulting in its increased width.
(prHWY.com) June 21, 2012 - Denver, CO -- Denver, Colorado (May 28, 2012) - Eberle Orthodontics, a leading provider of comprehensive orthodontic care in Denver, is offering state of the art orthodontic appliances to kids, teenagers, and adults in need of cutting-edge solutions to their orthodontic problems.
The practice, led by renowned Denver orthodontist Dr. Nicol Eberle, specializes in providing orthodontic devices such as rapid palatal expanders, Schwartz appliances, and temporary anchorage devices.
A rapid palatal expander is a device designed to widen a patient's upper jaw by lightly separating the palate bones when they are too contracted or when the upper teeth are too crowded. Upon installation by an experienced Denver orthodontist, the appliance will be gradually adjusted with the use of a special key, a screw located in the center of the device.
The process of adjusting the palatal expander produces an external pressure between the halves of the upper jaw, resulting in its increased width. As it widens, it opens a gap between the front teeth that gradually closes by itself in a month's time. Patients may experience some lisping during the first week, but this is only temporary.
A Schwartz appliance, on the other hand, is a removable orthodontic appliance used for expanding the lower arch of the jaw to create a wider space for the teeth. If done properly by the kind of orthodontist Denver residents can count on, the treatment can correct orthodontic problems within nine months on average. Treatment time may vary depending on the extent of the problem.
Upon fitting of a Schwartz appliance, the patient will tend to produce excessive saliva, which would subside usually within two to three days. Speech may be affected, so patients are asked to practice speaking aloud slowly and carefully.
Finally, a temporary anchorage device is a miniature screw made of a sterile medical-grade titanium alloy. It is positioned in the mouth to serve as an anchor for moving permanent teeth in the most controlled way possible.
Years ago, the average orthodontist in Denver had to use headgear to move teeth in their fixed point. With the use of TADs, however, the process has been made faster and more efficient, eliminating stress and embarrassment on the patient's part.
Interested parties can learn more about orthodontic appliances by visiting
www.SmilesByEberle.com.
About Eberle Orthodontics
Eberle Orthodontics, one of the leading providers of Invisalign in Denver, offers adult orthodontic treatments and more for residents of Central and Southeast Denver. To learn more about their orthodontic services and about the kind of Invisalign Denver dental practitioners recommend, visit
www.SmilesByEberle.com or call them at 303-320-0307 today.
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