5812 Mapledale Plaza

Woodbridge, VA 22193

(703) 580-9900

Orthodontics

Orthodontics in Woodbridge, VA

girl holding up retainer and clear teeth aligners, Orthodontics Woodbridge VA

Orthodontics refers to a specialized branch of dentistry which corrects poor tooth positioning and improper jaw alignment. This treatment is used to correct both cosmetic issues and problems with chewing function. Genetics and growth rates of your oral structures contribute to alignment problems and crowding.

Your orthodontist will evaluate your jaw and tooth alignment by using the latest technology including comprehensive x-rays of your jaws and supporting structures. The dentists of Mapledale Family Dentistry will formulate a treatment plan designed to correct your cosmetic and functional issues and provide you with your new straight smile.

Your Woodbridge, VA dentist can partner with you and correct issues including:

  • Moving crowded or overlapped teeth to give you a cosmetically beautiful smile
  • Restoring good chewing function by correcting poor bite alignment
  • Closing gaps or spaces between teeth for a great smile
  • Positioning twisted or rotated teeth correctly to prevent excessive wear

Types Of Braces 

Metal braces, orthodontics in Woodbridge VA

Metal Braces

Need no introduction. But you might be surprised to find they're smaller and lighter than ever. They may even offer some customized options, like colored elastic ties on the brackets. Traditional braces are comprised of brackets that are affixed to teeth and wires that are threaded through slots in the brackets. Wires are held to brackets by tiny rubber bands called “ligatures” or “o-rings.” Brackets are generally made of stainless steel. Wires are made of metal alloys and deliver a constant, gentle force to move teeth.


Clear braces, orthodontics in Woodbridge VA


Clear Braces 

feature brackets made of ceramic or composite materials which blend in with your teeth, making them harder to notice. They're
suitable in many situations, but they cost a little more.



Lingual braces, orthodontics in Woodbridge VA

Lingual Braces 

offer the most unnoticeable form of orthodontic treatment because they are attached to the back (tongue side) of the teeth, where they cannot be seen at all.



Now, thanks to modern dental materials and techniques, your orthodontist can offer a number of options to correct jaw issues and straighten your teeth. 

Orthodontic Options in Woodbridge, VA

  • Invisalign, which is the virtually invisible method of straightening your teeth; Invisalign uses clear plastic trays called aligners.
  • Conventional orthodontics, using metal brackets and wires; this is what most people think of when they hear the term “braces.”
  • Conventional orthodontics, using tooth-colored or clear brackets and wires; this method provides a more cosmetically beautiful look.
  • Lingual braces, which are cemented to the tongue sides of your teeth for better aesthetics.

Orthodontic treatment for adults can begin at any time. Just remember it may take a little longer to gradually move your teeth, but you are never too old to benefit from orthodontic treatment.

Orthodontic treatment for children should begin when your child is seven years old because the first permanent molars have erupted, allowing your general dentist or orthodontist to fully evaluate jaw movement and tooth alignment.

Do you want straighter teeth?
Then call Mapledale Family Dentistry in Woodbridge, VA today at (703) 580-9900 to book an appointment!




Office Hours

Monday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

10:00 am-7:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-2:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed