Early Treatment: The Age 7 Foundation In Staten Island
Identify and intercept developmental dental issues before they become permanent skeletal discrepancies. By utilizing Phase I & Phase II Growth Guidance, our Board-Certified team can monitor the relationship between erupting permanent teeth and jaw development, often preventing the need for future tooth extractions or invasive surgical interventions.
Orthodontic excellence is defined by the timing of intervention. While many parents believe that treatment should wait until all permanent teeth have erupted, the most effective window for structural change often occurs much earlier. At Salvatore R. Indelicato, D.M.D., P.C., we provide Staten Island Board-Certified Orthodontics that focuses on the physiological development of the young jaw. By evaluating a child’s bite while the bone is still pliable, we can use Specialized Orthodontic Expansion Appliances to create the space neededfor crowded teeth. This proactive approach ensures that the foundation of the smile is correctly aligned, simplifying any necessary alignment in the teenage years.
Catching Small Issues Before They Grow
In our Staten Island office, we frequently observe adults who are finally ready to fix a long-standing crowding issue but worry that braces will interfere with their professional image. As a Board Certified Orthodontist, Dr. Indelicato uses advanced Invisalign clear aligner protocols to achieve the same precise tooth movement as traditional brackets, often in a shorter timeframe than patients expect. Achieving the status of a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) requires a commitment to clinical excellence and a rigorous peer-review process that only a fraction of practitioners complete. This level of expertise is applied to every Diplomate-Level Smile Design, ensuring your treatment plan meets the highest standards in the field.
Invisalign: Discreet Adult Alignment
For busy professionals in Richmond County, the Invisalign Diamond Provider Suite offers a nearly invisible solution for orthodontic correction. These custom-milled, clear plastic trays are removable, allowing you to maintain your normal diet and oral hygiene routine without the restrictions of metal wires. This method is particularly effective for correcting minor relapses from childhood braces or addressing long-term crowding. By using Clear Esthetic Aligner Systems, we provide a sophisticated treatment experience that fits seamlessly into an active social and professional life.
Adolescent Braces & Self-Esteem
A Teen’s Smile is a major developmental milestone that impacts self-confidence and social integration. We offer modern, low-profile braces that are more comfortable and efficient than the appliances of previous generations. This approach focuses on the precise biomechanics of tooth movement, ensuring that we achieve a balanced profile and a healthy bite. By starting Early Orthodontic Treatment when indicated, we can often shorten the duration of this adolescent phase, allowing our young patients to achieve their ideal results faster.
Retainers: The Lifetime Insurance
The completion of active tooth movement is only one half of the orthodontic journey. Teeth have a natural tendency to shift back toward their original positions, a phenomenon known as physiological relapse. Our approach includes a comprehensive Post-Orthodontic Retention Suite to protect your investment. Whether we utilize fixed lingual retainers or removable clear appliances, the goal is to stabilize the teeth in their new, healthy positions forever. Consistent retainer wear is the only way to ensure that your Board-Certified results remain stable for a lifetime.
Give your child the advantage of a healthy, aligned foundation. Contact Salvatore R. Indelicato, D.M.D., P.C., today to schedule a Board-Certified consultation in Staten Island.
