Orthodontics focuses on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities.
Dr. Burridge is highly skilled in the design, application and control of corrective appliances, such as braces, to bring teeth, lips and jaws into proper alignment and achieve facial balance.
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Benefits of early orthodontic treatment include:
• Improved profile, smile, and self-esteem
• Improved speech
• Reduction of time in fixed braces
• Increased nasal breathing, which improves health
• Elimination of airway constriction
• Reduction of nighttime teeth grinding
• Prevention of headaches and earaches
• Development of the arches, resulting in beautiful, broad smiles
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You are never too old to improve your smile.
Dr. Burridge treats adults as well as children and teens for a wide variety of conditions. Teeth can be moved at any age, and so more adults are proceeding with orthodontic treatment to achieve straight teeth, a beautiful smile, and healthy jaw joints. Many adults prefer the clear braces, which are more esthetically pleasing than standard metal braces.

