Most orthodontic cases in Hamden, Connecticut, begin with one of three issues: crowding, spacing, or a bite that does not meet correctly. Feldman Orthodontics, which treats Hamden patients from its Cheshire office, outlines how those problems are assessed and what treatment tends to involve. The practice is staffed by four board-certified orthodontists — Dr. Jonny Feldman, Dr. David Feldman, Dr. Kelly Morrison, and Dr. Preeti Chandhoke.
The problems orthodontics actually corrects include crowding, spacing, overbite and underbite, crossbite, and open bite. Crowding occurs when there is too little room in the arch, pushing teeth out of line and making cleaning harder. Spacing refers to gaps between teeth, sometimes from missing teeth or a size mismatch between teeth and jaw. Overbite and underbite involve upper and lower teeth meeting incorrectly when the jaw closes. Crossbite happens when upper teeth sit inside the lower teeth, which can wear enamel unevenly. Open bite is when front teeth do not touch while back teeth are closed. Several of these issues are easier to address while a patient is still growing, which is why an evaluation at around age 7 is recommended by the American Association of Orthodontists.
Two-phase treatment splits care into an early stage during childhood and a second stage once permanent teeth are in. The first phase guides jaw growth and creates room; the second aligns the finished dentition. It is not the right approach for every child and is recommended only where early guidance meaningfully changes the outcome. Surgical orthodontics applies to a smaller group of patients whose jaw relationship cannot be corrected by moving teeth alone. In those cases, orthodontic treatment is coordinated with a surgical procedure to reposition the jaw. Both braces and clear aligners may be used in conjunction with these plans depending on the case.
Orthodontic treatment runs over months, and appointment frequency is a real consideration for families commuting from Hamden. Feldman Orthodontics offers remote monitoring for qualifying patients, allowing progress to be reviewed between visits and reducing how often patients need to come in. Digital scanning and 3D imaging are used in place of traditional impressions for planning and for producing clear aligners. "Fewer visits without losing oversight of the case is the practical benefit for families driving in," said the Feldman Orthodontics team.
Braces in Hamden, CT, and clear aligners in Hamden, CT, are both available to children, teens, and adults, and every completed case moves into a retention phase with retainers and follow-up appointments. New patients are seen for a complimentary consultation before treatment is agreed.
