Orthodontics

Berks County, Reading and Wyomissing, Pennsylvania

Orthodontics is the treatment of malocclusion (improper bite) in children, teens and adults. Treatment usually begins when the guest is in his or her pre-teen and early teen years. If a problem is discovered before it causes further issues, it can be fixed as the teeth and jaw are growing and adjusting into their permanent places. At Dr. Schwartz's Wyomissing, Pennsylvania dental practice, he treats all guests that suffer from malocclusion issues and employs the most efficient orthodontic procedures available to meet each individual's needs.

Esthetic and Restorative Orthodontics
Orthodontics, depending on the individual guest’s needs can be considered aesthetic or restorative. Malocclusion can prevent proper development of an aligned smile and facial jaw lines. This makes orthodontics a form of cosmetic dentistry. Malocclusion can also interfere with eating, speech, and hearing which makes orthodontics restorative dentistry. Your dental insurance may cover a portion of your orthodontic treatment.

No matter how old you are, orthodontic treatments can help to protect your bite, provide maximum effectiveness in the function of your jaws and teeth and help give you a beautiful smile.

There are many styles and types of orthodontic appliances available depending on your particular needs. Some are more effective than others, so it is important that you consult with a qualified and skilled dentist who can offer you the best recommendations to meet your needs. Dr. Schwartz does not use Invisalign because it is so limited in the type of corrections it can offer. Some of the disadvantages faced when using Invisalign aligners include:

They are not appropriate for children because they aren't designed to treat growing palates and changing bites or mixed dentitions, such as are common when treating children.
It is not designed to treat complex orthodontic issues.

However, the Invisalign technology continues to improve, and if it becomes a good treatment option, he may utilize it in the future.

Neuromuscular Orthodontics
Neuromuscular orthodontics treats the source of the problem, not just the secondary problems that result. For example, if your bite is off and your teeth are wearing abnormally, it won't help to just fix the wear and tear on your teeth if you do not repair the bite issue that caused the problem in the first place. The problems with the muscles and joints in your jaw that caused your malocclusion must be repaired as well.

Dr. Schwartz places much emphasis on neuromuscular orthodontics when treating his guests. Malocclusion and TMD can cause many problems that are often falsely treated. Through neuromuscular orthodontics, the root problem is treated. Other problems may cease to exist once the source is alleviated. Dr. Schwartz understands guests' pain and discomfort due to neuromuscular issues. He has suffered with facial strain, neck pain and bite problems due to malocclusion, and is seeing the great results that come with treatment.

To learn more about orthodontics and neuromuscular orthodontics, please contact Dr. David A. Schwartz today to schedule a private consultation.

Phone: 610.670.6910