Systems
Our approach to orthodontic treatment begins with each patient’s face and smile and moves on from there to rearranging teeth into the face as our foundation.
Orthodontic systems (brackets and wires) are undergoing an enormous advancement. Today a small, but growing minority of orthodontists are working to fully integrate new technology along with a more comprehensive diagnostic protocol into aligning teeth and sculpting beautiful smiles with balanced facial features that last.
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Conventional Braces
Conventional braces that are used in most orthodontic offices require metal wire or elastic ties to hold the arch wires in place. Placing these ties makes every appointment more time consuming. Ties make wearing braces more uncomfortable and unattractive. Even worse, ties greatly reduce the effectiveness of high tech orthodontic wires while making it harder to keep your braces clean. Colors make look cool when they first go on, but they discolor quickly and inhibit the progress of treatment.
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In-Ovation System
We utilize fundamentally two cutting edge bracket systems in our practice: The Damon system and The In-Ovation system.
Dr. Oppenhuizen has unique experience in West Michigan and has evaluated both systems as well as others. By understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each system, Dr Oppenhuizen can provide the best approach to focus the strengths of a system onto each individual’s specific treatment plan. The result is greater efficiency and effectiveness to deliver the best outcome to each patient.
Damon System
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OrthoCAD iQ
Dr Oppenhuizen is also at the forefront with CAD/CAM technology in orthodontics utilizing OrthoCad iQ to align teeth as quickly and accurately as possible.