Orthodontic Services
Looking for a professional orthodontist in Kennewick?
Save the hassle of having a separate Dentist and Orthodontist. At Southridge Dental, Dr. Sean Simper is rated in the top 5% of all dentists, and at Southridge Dental, and can also perform orthodontics work. We pride ourselves on our orthodontics services.
All Orthodontists are dentists, but not all dentists can perform orthodontics work.
At Southridge Dental Dr. Simper can do both! And would love to get started helping to align and straighten your smile!
Whenever someone mentions orthodontics, people’s minds automatically race to images of braces. But, orthodontics services are for more than just braces, specifically in the field of the alignment of teeth or the repositioning of jaws – although braces are their primary specialty. Other orthodontic services available:
- Braces
- Space Maintainers
- Aligners
- Jaw Repositioning Appliances
- Removable Retainers
Save Time by Combining Dental and Orthodontics Appointments
Southridge Dental makes braces, spacers, aligners, and jaw repositioning simple. Instead of scheduling two appointments, for a Dentist and Orthodontist, take care of it all at the same place. Located conveniently off of 395 in Kennewick, near Home Depot and Walmart.
There are many benefits to braces, beyond just straighter teeth!
- Fixing crowded teeth
- Correcting spacing between teeth
- Overbites
- Under Bites
- Crooked or turned (rotated) teeth
- Easier to chew food
- Improved or clearer speech
- Easier to maintain oral hygiene with flossing and brushing
- Reduced grinding, chipping, and jaw tension
The staff at Southridge Dental are ready to help and answer any questions you have. Wondering if braces are a good fit for your smile? Contact us to schedule a consultation appointment to learn how braces can help you.
Orthodontics Questions
Do I need a separate orthodontist?
For most patients, no. Dr. Simper does orthodontic work as well as your regular dental care, so braces, aligners and checkups all happen in one Kennewick office, with one team that already knows you. Young children are the exception. So much depends on how they’re growing, and an orthodontist can do more at that age, including expanding the airway, so we usually refer little ones to one.
Can braces fix just a few crowded teeth?
Often, yes. Braces can move a few overlapping teeth when crowding makes them hard to clean or throws off your bite. We’ll look at how crowded they are and tell you whether braces or another option makes more sense.
My retainer feels tight again. What should I do?
Don’t force it in. A tight retainer usually means your teeth have started to shift. Call us, and we’ll check whether it needs an adjustment or a replacement.
Can adults start orthodontic treatment with crowns, fillings or gum concerns?
Crowns and fillings usually aren’t a barrier; we check them, along with your gums, before planning treatment. Active gum problems get treated first, because teeth move through the gums and bone that hold them.