Dr. Andrew discusses the game changer for orthodontics.
Impacted teeth are teeth that do not come into the mouth and are essentially “stuck” under the surface of the gum tissue. These teeth need some help from an orthodontist to bring them into position. In our office, we use Isoglide springs to make the process smoother and more comfortable. Traditionally, a surgeon would expose or uncover the tooth and then glue a small gold chain to the tooth. The orthodontist would then tighten that spring once a month to bring the tooth in- this is an obviously uncomfortable visit for the patient, but with the Isoglide spring, we can take a more “set it and forget it” approach. The spring is made of Nickel Titanium alloy (NiTi for short) and can provide a consistent pull without repeatedly being tightened. All of this translates to a more consistent and more comfortable process for our patients. Isoglide springs are amazing for us and our patients! They are proving to be the ultimate game changer in orthodontics!