Orthodontic Info

Orthodontic Info

Braces & Clear aligners in Oviedo

A Better Fit Starts Here

At Innovative Dental & Orthodontics in Oviedo, Dr. Sejal Kamat uses advanced orthodontic options to help you find the right fit for your smile. Whether you're exploring metal braces, clear braces, or clear aligners, you'll receive modern, comfortable, and personalized care.

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Oviedo Orthodontics

A Better Bite, a Healthier Smile

Orthodontic concerns can affect children, teens, and adults. A bad bite, also called malocclusion, may make it harder to chew, clean your teeth, speak clearly, or feel confident in your smile. These issues can be genetic or may develop from habits, dental disease, poor oral hygiene, accidents, birth defects, or other medical conditions.

Dr. Sejal uses personalized treatment planning to help correct common orthodontic problems, including:

  • Gaps between teeth
  • Crowded teeth
  • Overbite
  • Underbite
  • Crossbite
  • Protruding teeth
  • Impacted teeth

Dr. Sejal also has something many orthodontists do not: a team of dentists working under the same roof. When an orthodontic problem overlaps with other oral health concerns like worn teeth, gum health, or missing teeth, Dr. Sejal plans your treatment alongside our general dentists and prosthodontist.

That means your treatment plan accounts for the health needs of your whole mouth, not just how your teeth line up.

Which Treatment Is Right for Me?

Rather than starting with a particular appliance or treatment system, Dr. Sejal starts by understanding you—your smile, bite, goals, lifestyle, timeline, and budget.

From there, she creates a customized orthodontic treatment plan designed around your individual needs. These options may include traditional metal braces, clear ceramic braces, clear aligner therapy, or a customized hybrid approach combining selective braces and clear aligners.

Sometimes the best orthodontic result doesn't come from choosing between braces or aligners. By thoughtfully combining different treatment methods when appropriate, Dr. Sejal can take advantage of the strengths of each approach to efficiently achieve the desired result.

Fixed vs. Removable Appliances

One practical difference is whether an appliance stays on your teeth or comes out. Fixed appliances like braces are bonded in place and work continuously until treatment is complete. Removable appliances like clear aligners are worn most of the day and come out for eating, brushing, and flossing.

Which one suits a given movement is part of what Dr. Sejal weighs when she builds your plan, and it's why some plans use both.

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Technology Meets Thoughtful Orthodontics

Orthodontic technology continues to evolve, but technology alone doesn't create a great smile.

Dr. Sejal combines modern digital technology with sound orthodontic principles and carefully planned tooth movement. Every decision, from appliance selection to the sequence and mechanics of treatment, is made with the final result in mind.

The goal isn't simply to make teeth look straight. It's to create a smile that looks beautiful, functions properly, complements your facial features, and gives you confidence every time you smile.

Frequently Asked Questions in Oviedo