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Common Orthodontic Issues

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Commonly Treated Orthodontic Issues

Lawrenceville & Loganville, GA

 

Facilitating Proper Growth And Alignment Of Your Teeth

At Koch Orthodontics, we have serviced the local Lawrenceville community for over 10 years now, specializing in a branch of dentistry that corrects the alignment and growth of teeth. With offices in both Lawrenceville & Loganville, we welcome patients from all over Gwinnett County and surrounding areas, including Monroe, Snellville, and Grayson.

Every patient and every set of teeth is unique. By assessing the placement and position of your teeth and jaw, we can correct many orthodontic problems. Some of the most common issues that we treat include:

  • Open Bite – A form of malocclusion, an open bite occurs when there is a misalignment causing a gap or space between the front upper and lower teeth. Open bites can be treated with braces or our less invasive Invisalign alternative.
  • Overbites – An overbite is the consequence of jaw misalignment. It occurs when the upper set of teeth overlaps the lower set, protruding more than 2 mm. Overbites can be treated with traditional braces. With brackets, wires, and rubber bands, we can smoothly realign the teeth. In rare circumstances, expanders and headgear may be necessary. Our Invisalign technology is another highly preferred option.
  • Underbite – An underbite is a condition where the lower teeth stick out further than and over the upper teeth. It can cause halitosis, chronic mouth breathing, sleep apnea, and speech issues. Luckily, there are many ways to fix it, from using upper jaw expanders to administering reverse-pull face masks. In extreme situations, surgery may be recommended to shorten the lower jaw.
  • Crossbite – This condition occurs when upper teeth bite behind the lower teeth. Although quite similar to an underbite, the unique trait of a crossbite is that it merely impacts a small subset of teeth. Crossbites can cause tooth decay, headaches, sleep apnea, and jaw pain. Crossbites can be treated with retainers, braces, removable palate and upper jaw expanders, headgear, Invisalign, or elastics. In rare cases, surgery may be suggested.
  • Misplaced Midline – This is an issue that occurs when there is a clear asymmetry between the two upper and lower front teeth. This can cause chewing problems and be cosmetically unappealing, which can lead to self-esteem issues. To fix misplaced midlines, there are many solutions, including braces and Invisalign paired with other appliances.
  • Spacing – If there are conspicuous gaps between your teeth, you may feel self-conscious. Caused by protruding teeth, impacted teeth, small teeth, missing teeth, thumb-sucking, gum conditions, and shifting teeth, spacing can be uncomfortable physically and psychologically.
  • Crowding – When you have too many teeth for the space made available by your dental ridge and jaw, they will begin to compete and improperly twist and align. This can be very painful, causing headaches, jaw pain, and even lots of pressure in your neck and shoulders.
  • Impacted Teeth – When a permanent tooth is obstructed from emerging through the gums or only partially breaks through, it is considered impacted. In some instances, an impacted tooth may not be discovered or noticed without X-rays. Impacted teeth can cause oral pain, bad breath, and swollen, bleeding gums. They are treated in a few ways. Sometimes extraction surgery is recommended. Sometimes we may rely on eruption aids, which may include braces, brackets, or extracting baby teeth that are causing the blockage. Sometimes, the best approach is to wait and monitor developments to see if issues arise.
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Sarah L.
Koch orthodontics Lawrenceville ga has been our go to orthodontist for more than 8 years. From my Invisalign as an adult to three sets of my children’s braces. The office is clean and well organized. Koch orthodontics is known for their experience. And beat happy culture where all the team members are helpful and always working to provide the best experience to all their patients. I have a child who is high anxiety and they are able to calm him and work with him. The front desk is great at taking care of you from your first visit through your last. If you are looking for an orthodontist that office that has the experience and the history of consistent results making an appointment is in your best interest. Even if you think you found someone make sure you get a second opinion here you will see the difference. #kochorthodonticslawrenceville #kochorthodonticsgwinnett #orthodontistgwinnett #bracesgwinnett #braceslilburn #bracesnellville #invisaligngwinnett #invisalignlawrenceville #invisalignlilburn #invisalignsnellville
Daniela M.
Wao!!! Incredible, everyone is very friendly and it's a very comfortable place. You don't really realize you have to leave, you feel at home. They are very good at what they do and in patient care, everyone is excellent. Thank you very much for your service.
Rene V.
Amazing experience as ALWAYS! Very clean & the staff is sweet. Will be coming back with my son for his braces.
Response from the owner:Hi Rene! We can't wait to make your sons smile shine! Thank you so much for the kind review!
Dianne V.
Absolutely love this orthodontist!! No words they always go above and beyond! If I could I would give them more then 5 stars. The office is super clean and nurses are very caring and kind.
Response from the owner:Hi Dianne! One of our core values is going above and beyond the expected. We are so glad that you have had a great experience in our office!
Telkins
Really good customer service shout Tiffany and davante they get me right every time
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the shoutout! We’re thrilled to hear that you were so happy with Tiffany and Davante. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you at your next visit! 😊
Colby B.
Best service ever!! Always so welcoming and friendly. My teeth look amazing!!!
Adrienne D.
Love this place very clean and friendly! Davante makes my day every visit ! He is very kind and knowledgeable . Shout out to him! Thank you team!
Response from the owner:Adrienne Dorman – 🌟 Thank you, Adrienne! We’re so happy you enjoy your visits, and we’ll be sure to pass the shout-out to Davante! See you next time! 😊
Chris D.
We love Koch orthodontics. The whole staff is amazing and my daughter is so happy with her results from her braces. I highly recommend them for anybody for any orthodontic needs.
Taylor R.
They did amazing on my teeth. Everyone was nice in the office. Definitely recommend!
Response from the owner:Hi Taylor! Thanks so much for the kind review! We are so happy that you love your smile!!
Dasanie O.
Everyone is so welcoming and I love the people who have helped me today. Very sweet and kind and very welcoming.
Response from the owner:Hi Dasanie! We always strive to make sure our patients have the best experience possible! Thank you for the kind review!
Financial Wealth F.
Devonte was amazing at Koch Orthopedics he is amazing and we love this office. Everyone is so nice and kind.
Response from the owner:Hello! We agree that Devonte is a gem! Thank you for the kind review!
TWI 7.
The customer service was amazing. I'm so excited for my daughter's journey
Response from the owner:Thank you, Tawana! 🌟 We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with our team, and we're equally excited to be part of your daughter's orthodontic journey. Welcome to the Koch Orthodontics family!
Sherri D.
Davante is back at it again!!! He’s always amazing! My daughter loves to come see him. He's kind and gentle while we irking on my daughter’s braces. She’s always happy to see him!
Response from the owner:Hi Sherri! 😊 Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re delighted that your daughter looks adorable in her new braces—helping families like yours is what makes our work so rewarding! 🥰 We’re glad you had a great experience with our staff and appreciated the fast service. We look forward to continuing to care for your family’s smiles! 😁
AngelaTasia H.
We always have the best experience here! 🥰
Response from the owner:Hi Angela Tasia! We are so glad that you have had a great experience in our office! We always strive to provide the best care to all of our patients.
Elise
10/10 – Highly Recommend!
All the staff are super friendly and welcoming. They really take the time to work with you, and the payment plans are very manageable. I appreciate how flexible and understanding they are. I’d definitely recommend them to anyone looking for great service and support
Response from the owner:Hi Elise! You just made our day! Our team loves making every smile as stress free as possible. We're so glad you felt welcomed and supported! Can't wait to see you at your next visit!
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