This gives your orthodontist a chance to evaluate jaw growth, crowding of erupting adult front teeth, skeletal abnormalities (ie. crossbites, protruding teeth) and harmful oral habits (thumb sucking, tongue thrusts). When treatment begins early your orthodontist can expand and provide more room for erupting permanent teeth and guide the growth of the jaws.
Phase 2 treatment, usually at age 11-13, is started when most of the permanent have erupted and requires braces on all the teeth for approximately 12-15 months. This second phase of treatment aligns the permanent teeth into their final position.
The disadvantage of not choosing two-phase treatment, and waiting for all permanent teeth to erupt before starting orthodontic treatment, is the possibility of losing out on the window of time where expansion may be done. This may lead to crowding or bite probelms that are so severe it makes extracting teeth or corrective jaw surgery necessary.
Many choices are available for adult treatment. Some of these include Invisalign treatment, ceramic (clear) braces, and lingual braces (behind the teeth). There is even a technique called Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics that Dr. Bancroft is certified in and treatment can be completed in 6-9 months. These options can be discussed with your orthodontist.
Surgical orthodontics (orthognathic surgery) corrects jaw irregularities (ie. underbites, open bites) and obtains a proper relationship between upper and lower jaws. Your orthodontist will work in conjunction with an oral surgeon on these cases. Surgery is done in conjunction with braces so that the teeth and jaws are all properly aligned.
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Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 8 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestKathy Woods
2 years ago
We're so thrilled to be new patients of this practice. All three of my children require braces so we'll likely to be around for a long time. The facility is clean and modern; the staff warm and friendly. The electronic and face to face communication has been efficient and professional. Dr. Keith is great with my boys!
Sally Leone
2 years ago
Dr. Bancroft's office is meticulous! His daughter, son-in-law and himself are so gentle, kind, and knowledgeable. His staff is wonderful! The experience there is always a good one. They do a good job of keeping their appointments on time and you never feel rushed. Aside from a little pain when the kids get their braces tightened, which is normal, they never complain. Dr. Bancroft has a lot of patience! My niece was a patient here and has beautiful teeth! My son just got his braces off today and they are beautiful.
Sally Leone
3 years ago
Dr. Bancroft's office is meticulous! His daughter, son-in-law and himself are so gentle, kind, and knowledgeable. His staff is wonderful! The experience there is always a good one. They do a good job of keeping their appointments on time and you never feel rushed. Aside from a little pain when the kids get their braces tightened, which is normal, they never complain. Dr. Bancroft has a lot of patience! My niece was a patient here and has beautiful teeth! My son just got his braces off today and they are beautiful.
Tyler Schwartz
6 years ago
Good
martine mat
6 years ago
The best Orthodentist I've ever been too!
Max Levy
6 years ago
My teeth would have not been so straight without Bancroft orthodontics
micole tuchman
6 years ago
Nice office staff and doctor! Defiantly recommend it to anyone looking for an orthodontist!
David Rothschild
6 years ago
Very nice office I really like the renevations they did to the office! I totally recommend coming here! My appointment went very quickly I would totally recommend coming back again!
Tyler Schwartz
7 years ago
Good
David Rothschild
7 years ago
Very nice office I really like the renevations they did to the office! I totally recommend coming here! My appointment went very quickly I would totally recommend coming back again!
martine mat
7 years ago
The best Orthodentist I've ever been too!
Max Levy
7 years ago
My teeth would have not been so straight without Bancroft orthodontics
micole tuchman
7 years ago
Nice office staff and doctor! Defiantly recommend it to anyone looking for an orthodontist!
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