During your personal consultation, Dr. Cucalon examines your teeth alignment, smile, profile (flat or full), teeth crowding, dental spaces between teeth, amount of "gums" shown when you smile, and reason for visiting an orthodontist.
Braces
Dr. Cucalon uses braces to deliver the most consistent results in both tooth movement and root alignment. Metal braces, which are able to move teeth and achieve optimal results consistently, are the most common type of braces. Ceramic braces, popular mainly with adults, are an aesthetic alternative to metal braces as they are similiar in color to the enamel of your teeth.
Some of the most challenging cases Dr. Cucalon treats are skeletal discrepancies, which includes severe crowding, irregular bites, flat or retrognathic profiles, and high gum lines. Dr. Cucalon has successfully treated patients using rubber bands, headgears, Herbst, Pendex (permanent expander and headgear without the bow), and upper jaw expanders as auxiliaries with braces.
Invisalign
Dr. Cucalon is recognized as one of the most qualified orthodontists to utilize these clear aligners to move teeth. During your consultation, Dr. Cucalon will thoroughly examine your teeth to see if you are a candidate for Invisalign.
Dr. Cucalon has been using Invisalign since its inception in 1999 and has been rated Premier Provider or higher by Invisalign since its beginning.