Treatments

Braces

Both you and your smile are unique. Shouldn’t your orthodontic treatment be unique as well? At Johnston Orthodontics, we have moved well beyond the one-size-fits-all approach of prescribing traditional metal braces for every patient. Instead, we ensure each patient can access the appliances that meet their wants and needs.

Metal

These are most similar to what most people imagine when they think of braces. However, they are much improved over earlier designs. Made of high-grade metal alloys, they are smaller and more effective than ever before. We can add colored elastics to give them some extra flair.

Ceramic

Ceramic braces are a great way to correct problems that would benefit from metal braces without having to sacrifice your aesthetic. Made from clear materials that blend in with the teeth, they are excellent for those in professional settings or those who are image-conscious.

Clear Aligners

Invisible orthodontic treatment may seem impossible, but with clear aligners, it is possible from such companies as Invisalign or 3M. These systems use a series of invisible, removable, comfortable aligners that place pressure on the teeth instead of using wires. And since they are removable, you get to eat the foods you love and keep brushing and flossing as you always have.

Clear Aligners

Dental cleanings with exams every 6 months is recommended for maintaining healthy teeth and gums.

Plaque and tartar can form in many areas and they can be difficult to remove if they have started to build up. Hardened plaque is called tartar or calculus. It requires specialized instruments to remove by your dental hygienist or dentist.

Exams are an important time to discuss your oral health concerns with your dentist and to assess for issues.

We recommend our patients to schedule their patients ahead of time to ensure you have an appointment that works for you. Send us an email info@arbodentalcare.com or call us for your appointment (905) 775-7377.

Children

By the age of 7, most children have enough of their permanent teeth that their bite can be accurately evaluated. Early diagnosis and treatment of severe orthodontic abnormalities can help avoid later, more complex treatment. From regulating the arches’ width to making room for permanent teeth and reducing protrusion, there is a lot Dr. Johnston can accomplish through early treatment.

Children

Early diagnosis and treatment can guide erupting teeth into a more favorable position, preserve space for permanent teeth, and reduce the likelihood of fracturing protruded front teeth.

If early treatment is indicated, Dr. Johnston can guide the growth of the jaw and incoming permanent teeth. Early treatment can also regulate the width of the upper and lower dental arches, gain space for permanent teeth, avoid the need for permanent tooth extractions, reduce the likelihood of impacted permanent teeth, correct thumb sucking, and eliminate abnormal swallowing or speech problems. In other words, early treatment can simplify later treatment, after all the permanent teeth erupt.

Teenagers

We treat patients of all ages, with many of our patients between the ages of 10 and 15. Teens in this age range have most, or all, of their permanent teeth, making it easy to see any irregularities. And since many of their peers are also in treatment, there are fewer negative associations with wearing braces.

Teenagers

Between the ages of 11 and 15 is the most common time for orthodontic treatment, and for good reasons. By 12, most if not all of the permanent teeth have erupted and are in place, and crooked teeth, gaps and bad bites can easily be detected. These problems will hardly ever correct themselves, so this is when most parents decide to seek orthodontic treatment.

Adult

Did you think orthodontic treatment was just for kids? Think again! About a fifth of all orthodontic patients are over the age of 21. If there is something you want to correct about your smile, Johnston Orthodontics can help. While adult treatment can present with unique challenges, our team will customize a plan to ensure you get the results you want from treatment that works for you.

Adult

Nitrous Oxide Gas

Also known as laughing gas, nitrous oxide is an effective way to have a calm, comfortable and conscious appointment with its sedative effect. After nitrous oxide sedation, you will be able to go home on your own and you will be able to remember how relaxed and comfortable you were during the appointment.

During the appointment you will constantly be monitored by your dental team to make sure you’re comfortable.

Nitrous oxide is best for patients that are hesitant with more deeper forms of sedation such as intravenous (IV) sedation or general anesthesia (fully unconscious).

Oral Sedation

Oral sedation is another option to help you relax during your dental appointment. It is a prescription medication taken with our supervision before your appointment. It is an effective way to achieve a minimal level of conscious sedation.

With oral sedation, we ask that you have someone close to you take you home after your appointment because its sedative effect lingers after the appointment is over.

It is normal to not remember your dental appointment due to the medication.

Please give us a call at (905) 775-7377 or send us an email info@arbodentalcare.com to see which sedation option is best for you.