The team at Morita Orthodontics knows their stuff when it comes to orthodontic care for Aiea and Honolulu, HI community. Our goal is to provide individualized treatment plans that leave patients with healthy, beautiful smiles. Crooked teeth are common, affecting a large portion of the population. Most people would love to improve the look of their teeth, but we’re here to give it to you straight – the importance of adjusting teeth isn’t all about appearance. Crooked teeth can cause a variety of problems, and stem from a variety of reasons. We’re here to tell you the how, the why and the what – as in what can we do about it?
Crooked teeth – also known as malocclusion – are a blanket way to describe a multitude of dental problems relating to a misaligned bite. The different types include:
Most causes of crooked teeth are beyond our control. Reasons you might have ended up with crooked teeth include:
In this case, the cause isn’t necessarily as impactful as the effect. Crooked teeth can create issues with self-esteem, chewing, speaking, sleeping and more. Fortunately, Morita Orthodontics can help! There are plenty of treatment options available to alleviate issues stemming from malocclusion:
Treatment is available for all ages, including adults. There are advantages, though, to scheduling an early orthodontic evaluation for children. It’s recommended your child visits our office by age 7 for a thorough examination to recognize emerging issues before they advance. Early treatment can allow problems to be fixed while the jaw and mouth is still developing with the intent of avoiding more complex treatment later down the road.
The benefits of correcting crooked teeth go beyond just an improved appearance, and include:
There’s no reason to live another day feeling self-conscious or uncomfortable with your crooked teeth. Morita Orthodontics would be happy to bring our expertise and experience to the table to straighten things out for you – literally. Schedule an appointment today for a free new patient consultation to find out what treatment options are available to you!
If you’re interested in scheduling an appointment with us, you can fill out our online appointment request form or give us a call at our Honolulu office at (808) 941-3355 or our Aiea office at (808) 486-5505. We can’t wait to hear from you!
RE: COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
To our valued patients,
In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), President Trump, the American Dental Association and the Hawaii Dental Association are recommending all dentists postpone nonemergency dental procedures for 2 weeks. Our practice is committed to protecting the community and avoiding using valuable resources that our first responders and frontline healthcare providers will need.
Our office will be closed effective today, Wednesday, March 18, and we plan to resume regular hours on Wednesday, April 1. If you are experiencing a true dental emergency including swelling or severe tooth pain, please call your general dentist office, and listen closely as emergency contact info will be available. For all nonemergent questions, please email us at [email protected].
We are so sorry for the burden this places on your schedules, but your continued health and safety are our number one priority. Our office is working diligently to reschedule all patients with existing appointments within the next 2 weeks. We will continue to evaluate the situation as it evolves and determine on a weekly basis when it is appropriate for us to return to normal orthodontic patient care. We ask for your compassion and understanding at this time as we all work together to keep Hawaii healthy.
Sincerely,
Your Morita Orthodontics Ohana
