Specialized Orthodontic Treatments Available in St. Louis, MO
In addition to traditional orthodontic treatment like braces and Invisalign, we provide numerous specialized orthodontic treatments to ensure that even the most complex of cases can be treated. Dr. Rohra has completed extensive continuing education to make all of our treatment options possible.
Learn more about how we can refine, enhance, and protect your smile by scheduling your complimentary consultation today! Our treatments include: accelerated orthodontics, surgical orthodontics, dentofacial orthopedics, dental laser treatment, TADs, sleep apnea treatment, and emergency orthodontics.
Emergency Orthodontics in St. Louis
Issues such as loose brackets and poking wires can cause discomfort during your orthodontic treatment. If you experience an urgent issue, call our office – no matter the time or day. A member of our team will direct your call accordingly.
Accelerated Orthodontics for Faster Treatment
Accelerated orthodontics can increase the rate of tooth movement by 25% to 50%. Olive Orthodontics offers an approach to accelerate orthodontic treatment for those looking for shorter treatment times.
What To Expect With Accelerated Orthodontics
We offer Micro-osteoperforation, or MOP, which uses a minimally invasive surgical procedure to soften bone tissue around the teeth so they can move 2 to 4 times faster.
Who May Benefit From Accelerated Orthodontics
Patients of all ages can benefit from accelerated orthodontics. Accelerated orthodontics may be a great option to decrease treatment time while ensuring the same amazing results.
Surgical Orthodontics
While many common orthodontic issues can be treated with braces or clear aligners, sometimes further treatment is needed to correct issues with the jaws or bite alignment. During your initial consultation, Dr. Rohra will walk you through your options and discuss surgical orthodontic options if needed.
What To Expect With Surgical Orthodontics
Usually, you’ll begin with braces or clear aligner treatment for 9 to 18 months prior to your surgery. After the oral surgeon has performed your surgery in a local hospital, you will return to the orthodontist for any tooth movements that need to be completed. Post surgical orthodontic treatment can last between 6-9 months.
Who May Benefit From Surgical Orthodontics
Surgical orthodontics treatment is reserved for adult patients with jaw misalignments, overbites, underbites, Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB), sleep apnea, and other aesthetic concerns.
Dentofacial Orthodontics and Expansion Options
Dentofacial orthodontics, or dental orthopedics, is a type of phase 1 treatment, which is treatment done before children develop a full set of permanent teeth.
What to Expect With Dentofacial Orthodontics and Expansion
Dr. Rohra may recommend pre-braces appliances like expanders to guide the growth and development of the facial bones and jaws.
Who May Benefit From Dentofacial Orthodontics and Expansion
Dentofacial orthodontics or dental orthopedics are typically recommended for children to treat misalignments in the jaw or facial structure while their jaw is still developing.
Specialized Dental Laser Treatment
Procedures done with dental laser include reshaping gum tissue, removing extra gum tissue, or uncovering a tooth such as a cuspid or molar. Laser treatment is minimally invasive and results in aesthetic improvements with fast healing times. We offer our laser treatment in-house, thanks to Dr. Rohra’s additional training experience.
Orthodontic Temporary Anchorage Devices
Orthodontic temporary anchorage devices, or TADs, serve as an anchor point around which teeth can be moved. In the hands of an expert orthodontist like Dr. Rohra, TADs can help produce amazing results for those with spacing issues, overbites, underbites, and crowding.
Sleep Apnea Treatment
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes fragmented sleep. In most cases of sleep apnea, the airway becomes blocked or restricted. Constantly interrupted sleep can put strain on the rest of your body.
Olive Orthodontics offers airway treatment to help correct sleep apnea. In many cases, we can use innovative oral appliances to tailor a treatment plan to adjust the jaws to create more room for your airways.
Schedule an Appointment for Our Specialized Treatment Services!
If you’re ready to start your journey towards a healthier smile that you can be proud to show off, schedule your first appointment with Olive Orthodontics today. We’re committed to each patient, and we recommend our treatments with honesty, integrity, and with your best interests at heart. Our team can’t wait to meet you.