Tooth alignment and bite correction can be accomplished through various orthodontic methods, styles and philosophies. The important part is to define the goals, what treatment methods are possible, the compliance needed to accomplish those goals and any compromises or limitations that are pre existing. There are many options available that are discussed at your new patient exam - braces, Invisalign, treatment time, retainers. Patients that have pre existing conditions like periodontal support loss, tooth implants, crowns and bridges, missing teeth, tooth size differences, skeletal discrepancies etc. will gain an understanding of what their options are with an orthodontist evaluation. Orthodontics is not only a science and specialty, it is an art.
