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Invisalign orthodontic treatment in Laval

Invisalign orthodontic treatment in Laval

Appareils conventionnels vs appareils invisibles

Invisalign® Invisible Orthodontics

Invisalign is a state-of-the-art, high-demand treatment option that involves wearing a series of transparent removable shells that move teeth gradually without wires or casings. These shells must be worn at all times (except during meals and dental hygiene measures) to obtain the expected treatment result. It is an increasingly popular treatment option for both teenagers and adults.

For more information, please contact our team, we will gladly answer your questions. You can also visit the Invisalign® .
Invisalign®

Conventional Orthodontic Devices vs Invisible Devices

Conventional appliances for orthodontic treatment are the pins, also known as casings . However, there are also nowadays dental appliances for the treatment of adolescents and adults that are invisible, that is to say that an interlocutor will not be able to notice them. Dr. Dumoulin is proud to offer you such treatments before -keep.
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Orthodontic cases

Pins, also known as housings or fixed appliances, are the most commonly used appliances for orthodontic treatment. Advances in technology are remarkable because today’s cases are smaller, more aesthetic, more comfortable and more efficient! Different types of cases are available, including metal enclosures As well as aesthetic boxes , which are commonly called white or transparent. You can observe the image representing these two types of boxes. The housings are glued to the teeth with an orthodontic adhesive. They are interconnected by an arc-shaped wire that is held in place, depending on the case pattern, either by tiny elastics (available in a variety of colors) or by small doors at the front of the boxes. boxes (boxes called self-ligating).
Other types of appliances

Other types of appliances

As soon as the treatment has been completed and the brackets have been removed, retainers are put in place.

To maintain a dazzling smile, the proper use of retainers is essential.
Auxiliary appliances

Auxiliary appliances

In addition to brackets, other types of appliances may be used during orthodontic treatment.

  • Rapid palatal expansion appliance: Fixed appliance used to increase the width of the upper jaw so that it can adapt to the dimensions of the mandible.
  • Space maintainer: Appliance to preserve the space available for growing adult teeth in case of premature loss of primary teeth.
  • Growth stimulator device: Fixed or removable appliance used to accelerate or redirect the growth of one or both jaws.
  • Face mask: Removable appliance used to move the upper jaw forward.
  • Extraoral traction: Removable appliance to move the upper molars backwards or to limit anterior growth of the upper jaw.
  • Lingual arch: Fixed archthat presses on the inner side of lower teeth for space maintenance.
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COVID-19

Important message in order to serve you better...

During this pandemic period, we invite you to visit our Facebook page to stay informed of the guidelines updated daily by Santé Québec, the Ordre des dentistes du Québec and the Association des orthodontistes du Québec.

According to the most recent recommendations of the authorities in place, it is MANDATORY to reschedule all appointments in order to eliminate any spread of the coronavirus. Rest assured that a member of our team will contact you by phone or email as soon as it is possible to receive you in order to arrange the date of your next visit to the clinic.

The Association des Orthodontistes du Québec has published a document on the management of orthodontic treatment in the context of a pandemic in order to help patients with all types of treatment. Do not hesitate to consult it by clicking here.

For any situation or emergency that absolutely requires immediate management (swelling, acute pain, broken major appliance, bleeding), please contact us at 450‑934‑7700 or send a message with photos by e-mail to the following address: clinique@ortholaval.com. The orthodontist will be able to perform a ''Cyber Consultation'' in order to analyze the situation and save you any unnecessary travel.

We thank you for your understanding at this critical time when we must all work together to prevent the spread of this virus and protect the most vulnerable people.

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Dr Jean-Marc Dumoulin & Dr Olivier Roca, orthodontic specialists

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