Orthodontics

At Flushing Hospital Medical Center’s Dental Department, you can find a Flushing orthodontist to help correct the alignment of your teeth to facilitate proper dental development.

Orthodontics is a specialized field of dentistry that involves correcting problems with the alignment and development of your teeth and jaw. This is typically done using braces, palatal expanders, orthodontic headgear, tooth straightening surgery, and a variety of other tools and procedures.

Orthodontic care is essential for preventing bite problems due to issues such as malocclusion, tooth loss, and a range of other potential threats to your dental health. Orthodontic issues can cause difficulty with biting and other necessary functions on their own, but if left untreated, can also lead to more serious problems that are more difficult to treat at an older age.

While orthodontists often work with children and young adults to ensure that their teeth and jaw develop correctly, adults may also require treatments such as braces to correct dental problems that are causing chronic discomfort or pain.

Braces: We can perform an x-ray of your jaw to design the braces you’ll receive, adjusting these braces over time as your teeth are brought into their proper positions. We will also work with you after your braces are removed to guide your usage of retainers and monitor changes in your dental development.

Pediatric Orthodontics: If your child has jumbled or misaligned teeth, braces can assist their dental development as their teeth and jaw continue to grow through young adulthood. Addressing orthodontic problems at an early age prevents them from developing into more complex, difficult-to-treat issues in adulthood.

Adult Orthodontics: Adults can also benefit from braces and teeth alignment procedures, particularly if you have misaligned teeth that are causing issues with speaking or eating. This may be necessary for adults who received insufficient orthodontic care at an earlier age and can stop the progression of issues such as tooth decay and gum disease.

If you need a Flushing orthodontist for braces or other specialized treatments, you can contact us at (718) 670-5521 to schedule an appointment with us now!