Glossary of Orthodontic Procedures

A meeting with your Orthodontist and treatment coordinator to discuss your treatment plan.

Radiographs of the head that show the alignment of the jaws and the teeth to determine whether they are growing in harmony.

A radiograph taken by a machine that rotates around your head, providing a picture of your jaws and teeth to determine the stage in development and ectopic positioning.

Orthodontic photographs include extra-oral photos, which are photos of the face and profile, as well as intra-oral photos that are photos of the different positions of the teeth.

An impression tray is filled with an alginate material and gently placed in your mouth to produce a mold of your teeth.

A metal ring is placed on your teeth to hold onto part of your braces.

The process of attaching brackets to your teeth using a special, safe adhesive.

An evaluation of your progress where your wires or elastics may be changed to keep your treatment on track and moving forward.

An exciting day! The day your braces are removed and you can show off your beautiful smile.