Treatment
Orthodontic treatment for children, teens and adults
If you’re thinking about straightening your teeth or improving your bite, you’re in the right place.
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At Carvalho & Roth Orthodontics, we offer a full range of orthodontic procedures for children, teens, and adults.
Our orthodontists, Dr. Menachem D. Roth and Dr. Matthew Evers, take time to explain treatment options clearly, helping patients and families feel confident moving forward. Every smile is different, and so is every treatment plan.
Treatments
Braces, metal and ceramic
Metal braces stand out for their durability and efficiency in correcting a wide range of orthodontic issues. Ceramic braces offer a discreet alternative to metal braces by blending in with the natural color of your teeth.
Invisalign and Invisalign Teen
Through the use of clear aligners, custom-fitted to each individual’s smile, Invisalign gently repositions teeth without the visual and physical intrusiveness of traditional braces.
Palate expander and MARPE
A palate expander is a device used to widen the upper jaw, creating more space in the mouth. MARPE stands for miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion.
Retainers and retention
At Carvalho & Roth Orthodontics, we provide retainers to help ensure your smile stays exactly where it should be.
The appliances shown are illustrations, not photographs.
Adult treatment
At Carvalho & Roth Orthodontics, many of our patients are adults who decided it was time to make a change.
Airway orthodontics
Airway orthodontics is more than straightening teeth. It focuses on how the mouth, jaw, and airway work together.
Mandibular advancement appliances
These appliances adjust jaw position to keep the airway open.
Early treatment
Starting orthodontic treatment early can make a big difference in a child’s life, and that’s exactly what we focus on at our centers in Marlborough, Northborough, Newton Centre, and Worcester, MA.
Remote monitoring
Patients simply upload a few pictures to a mobile app once a week. As long as their teeth are tracking correctly, they can switch to their next aligners as directed by the doctors without needing to visit the office.
Orthognathic surgery consultations
Orthognathic surgery is a type of corrective jaw procedure used to fix misalignments that cannot be resolved with orthodontics alone. Your jaw surgery will be performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
Treatment by age
Children
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that children see an orthodontist by the time they are seven years old.
If we see something that may benefit from early care, we may recommend Phase 1 treatment. Not every child needs Phase 1 treatment, but when it’s recommended, it can reduce the need for more extensive procedures later on.
Read about early orthodontic treatment.
Teens
Invisalign Teen is a modern orthodontic treatment designed to straighten teeth using a series of clear, removable aligners instead of traditional braces.
Pre-teen and teen years are often the ideal time for treatment. Growth is still happening, which means we can make changes more efficiently.
Read about Invisalign Teen and types of braces.
Adults
More people are choosing to improve their smiles later in life, thanks to discreet and flexible options.
Read about adult orthodontic treatment.
More treatments
- Metal braces: As the traditional choice for braces, they offer reliable results through high-grade stainless steel.
- Clear (ceramic) braces: At Carvalho & Roth Orthodontics, we offer clear ceramic braces that blend with your natural tooth color, making them much less noticeable than traditional metal brackets.
- Same-day braces: In many cases, patients can begin treatment on the same day as their consultation.
- Invisalign Teen: With features like wear-time indicators, Invisalign Teen is tailored specifically to meet the unique needs of younger patients.
- The cost of Invisalign: Many patients are surprised to learn that Invisalign is often comparable in cost to traditional metal braces.
- MARPE: Designed to widen the upper jaw in older teens and adults who may no longer be ideal candidates for a traditional expander alone.
- Digital scanning: How digital scans are used to plan treatment and make appliances.
Why families choose us
We’re not a corporate chain. Our offices are rooted in the communities we serve, and many of our patients come to us through referrals from friends and family.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How do I know which treatment is right for me?
No two smiles are the same, so we take time to recommend options that fit both your dental needs and your lifestyle.
What does orthodontic treatment cost?
We will provide a detailed cost estimate during your initial consultation, so you know exactly what to expect.
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