Correct Your Smile With Short-Term Orthodontic Options in Sturgis, SD

When you think of orthodontic treatment, you may think of wearing braces for two years or longer. That doesn’t always have to be the case, however. Dr. Porter and our team offer several Sturgis, SD short-term orthodontic options that can correct smiles and help prevent other problems in less time. With our treatment, it’s possible to:

• Enjoy a straight smile that you’ll proudly show off everywhere you go
• Help your child avoid problems with their developing airway
• Ensure that your child’s facial bones develop properly
• Make better first impressions in your professional life
• Look younger and more attractive

Call Synergy Dental Center today at 605-206-6200 to schedule an orthodontics consultation for you or your child. You’ll be glad you did!

Take Care of Your Child’s Developing Smile

You can begin planning for your child’s developing facial structure before they are even born. Dr. Porter, a board-certified naturopathic physician, can give you tips on your diet and health to help ensure your child develops properly. Good facial bone structure helps make sure your child’s airway is the proper size and that they don’t experience any breathing or sleeping issues.

For children who do have a narrowed airway, Dr. Porter offers ALF (Advanced Lightweight Functionals), an orthodontic system that expands their airway and ensures proper jaw development and a correct bite.

Synergy Dental Center provides other services for young children that can help with their oral and overall health:

• Frenectomies are performed using a gentle laser when a child has a tongue-tie or lip-tie that interferes with breastfeeding. Breastfeeding helps ensure normal facial structure and jaw development. It makes more room for teeth and helps support normal airway development. A frenectomy can help lessen the severity of orthodontic problems in the future and help your child avoid pediatric breathing issues. If you suspect your child has sleep-disordered breathing, take this quick assessment to see if we may be able to help.
• For older children, we offer orthotropics, which addresses abnormal growth pattern in your child’s jaws and can help develop a healthy, normal-sized airway. Dr. Porter is the only provider in the multistate area who offers orthotropics, so you can feel confident in his ability to help your child if they’re experiencing abnormal jaw or facial development.

Get Fast Orthodontic Treatment for Teens and Adults

If you’re a teeth or adult searching for a quick alternative to standard braces, we’ve got you covered. Here are your options for short-term orthodontics:

• Invisalign – You can straighten crooked teeth in as few as 12 months using soft plastic teeth aligners that are metal-free.
• Six Month Smiles – This system focuses on straightening only the teeth that show when you smile, making your treatment quick and easy.

Synergy Dental Center offers several types of short-term orthodontic options in Sturgis, SD. Call us today at 605-206-6200 to schedule an appointment for you or your child for help. You can also make an appointment online.