Straighten teeth at any age
Many adults in the Sacramento, CA area still don't know that they can
straighten crooked and poorly spaced teeth with adult orthodontics.
Advances in technology and orthodontic techniques have created new
opportunities for adults who may have missed out on much-needed
childhood orthodontic care to have beautiful straight smiles, as well as
those whose smiles have deteriorated over time. And new materials mean
you don't have to have traditional metal dental braces. You can even
straighten your teeth "invisibly."
Orthodontic treatment is no longer just for kids and teens. In fact,
the American Association of Orthodontists cites that one in five (over
20 percent!) orthodontic patients is now over the age of 21! Many adults
are choosing treatment because they understand the importance of
maintaining their oral health, and they want to feel better about their
appearance. Now you ,.
Braces? What about your image?
Are you bummed because you need braces? Are you afraid you will be
forced to hide out in your room for two years and wear a paper bag over
your head when you leave the house? Thanks to advanced orthodontics from
Michael H. Payne, DDS, MSD, a board-certified Sacramento orthodontist,
those days are officially over. Dr. Payne offers the most advanced
orthodontic treatment options and technology – including Invisalign® and
the Damon System® in the greater Sacramento, CA area.
You've got choices, and they're all good
Invisalign Teen® gives you a whole new way to achieve a “clearly”
amazing smile – without the embarrassment of "metal mouth"! With
Invisalign Teen, you won’t have to turn down a date or miss out on the
yearbook pictures. Invisalign Teen aligners are a perfect fit for your
lifestyle because they are:
- Clear
- Removable
- Super-comfortable
- Customized just for you
Early treatment can save your child from big problems later.
The best time for your child to have a first orthodontic exam is when
they are 7 years old. While there is no exact age for children to begin
orthodontic treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists
recommends seeing an orthodontist around age 7. By this time, most
children have a mix of baby teeth and adult teeth, making it easier for
Dr. Payne to identify and correct tooth and jaw problems without
surgery. Dr. Payne is a board-certified orthodontist and
member of the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental
Association, California Association of Orthodontists and California
Dental Association. He has practiced orthodontics exclusively in
Sacramento since 1998. Early treatment allows Dr. Payne to:
- Guide jaw growth so permanent teeth come in straight
- Regulate the width of the upper and lower arches
- Create more space for crowded teeth
- Avoid permanent tooth extractions later in life
- Correct thumb-sucking and improve minor speech problems
