Traditional Braces

If you are getting braces, you are on your way to a beautiful new smile! Orthodontic treatment is a way of straightening or moving teeth to improve the appearance of the teeth and how they function. It will also help improve the long-term health of your teeth, gums and jaw joints, by balancing the biting pressure over all your teeth. Braces are the most common of all orthodontic treatment options used today.

Orthodontic treatment is one of the fastest changing fields in modern dentistry today. Advancements in materials have made traditional metal braces more comfortable than ever before. The brackets are made out of small, low-profile stainless steel with smoothed edges and offer patients a more comfortable orthodontic experience.

Invisalign®

Maddux Orthodontics located in Virginia Beach, VA is pleased to offer orthodontic treatment with clear aligners so you can get the beautiful smile you want without the metal brackets or wires. The groundbreaking Invisalign® system is designed to gently straighten your teeth using a series of custom-made, clear aligners. They can be easily removed allowing you to eat, play sports, or enjoy social occasions. Each aligner provides just enough pressure at exactly the right time to move your teeth into their optimal positions.

Pediatric Sleep Apnea

Pediatric sleep apnea is a growing field of study for both orthodontics and dentists. Dr. Maddux and the team at Maddux Orthodontics recognizes how vital good quality sleep is to children, teens and adults. Adequate sleep is necessary for growing, developing, learning and focusing.

Maintaining good overall health depends on getting good quality sleep at night. Frequently, we see children with the classic symptoms of poor rest due to open mouth posture during sleep. The proper position of the mouth during sleep is closed with the lips together. This ensures that the tongue does not fall into the soft tissues of the palate and breathing is focused through the nasal passages. If children have a habit of thumb-sucking or pacifier use as infants and into early childhood, chances are the jaw may open during sleep.

Early Orthodontic Treatment

Maddux Orthodontics in Virginia Beach, VA, is pleased to offer early orthodontic treatment. Early orthodontic treatment, sometimes referred to as “Phase 1 treatment” or “early interceptive treatment,” occurs when a child has a mixture of permanent and baby teeth. During this stage of dental development, an orthodontist can identify potential orthodontic issues and help to guide the growth of your child’s jaw and bite. The main objectives of early orthodontic treatment are to create space in the mouth for erupting permanent teeth and to help prevent permanent teeth extractions and more invasive procedures in the future.

Teen Orthodontic Treatment

Many teenagers in the United States undergo some form of orthodontic treatment. Getting braces is an exciting time for some teens, marking their transition into adulthood. For others, orthodontic treatment can be a nerve-wracking time— your teen may be unsure of how their new appliances will impact their self-image. Regardless of your teen’s outlook on braces, our compassionate team at Maddux Orthodontics in Virginia Beach, VA, is here to help your teen feel comfortable and heard throughout every step of the smile transformation process.

Adult Orthodontic Treatment

Now more than ever, adults are undergoing orthodontic treatment and getting straighter, healthier smiles. In fact, 1 in 4 orthodontic patients is an adult! Whether you never had the opportunity to straighten your smile as a teen or your teeth have shifted in adulthood, Dr. Maddux at Maddux Orthodontics in Virginia Beach, VA, is here to help you get the smile you deserve!

Invisalign® First

Invisalign® First is the latest advancement in Invisalign technology. Like Invisalign® for adults and Invisalign® for teens, Invisalign® First uses customized, clear trays to gently expand your child’s arch and straighten teeth. Invisalign® First is used during early orthodontic treatment, while your child has a mixture of both baby and permanent teeth. By addressing orthodontic issues with clear aligner therapy early on, your child is less likely to have more serious orthodontic issues in the future.

Emergency Dental Care

If you have braces, it is important to understand the difference between standard orthodontic issues and true emergencies. Discomfort, soreness, pain and tenderness when first getting braces and after adjustment appointments are common. After being treated by a specialist for your initial medical or dental emergency, contact Maddux Orthodontics to schedule a follow-up appointment. If you are not sure whether or not you need emergency orthodontic care, contact our team as soon as possible.