What Is Accelerated Orthodontics?

You can trust that we here at Smiles Family Dental will always be at the forefront of dental technology, and our team of dedicated professionals can always provide the most up-to-date oral care. This dedication has brought us to use Propel® accelerated orthodontic methods in Irving, Texas, to provide the quickest solution to any of our patients’ orthodontic needs. To schedule an appointment with our dentists, Dr. Angelie Zamora and Dr. Rebecca Kim, contact us today at 972-444-9337.

What Does Propel Do?

Smiles Family Dental uses this revolutionary orthodontic treatment to help accelerate your orthodontic treatment. Incredibly, Propel works by performing micro- osteoperforations in your gums and jawbone, which stimulates bone growth around your natural teeth and speeds up the movement of your teeth to their new place.

The remodeling process targets certain soft tissues in your mouth (such as the gums) and underlying hard tissue (called the alveolar bone) that support your teeth. When orthodontic appliances exert steady, gentle pressure, the teeth start to get a little loose, and the bone breaks down, is reabsorbed and then rebuilt.

In essence, as the bone remodels, the teeth are able to move more easily, and new bone forms to fill in the space where they once were. Eventually, the alveolar bone regenerates completely and moves teeth into proper alignment.

Cells, including those that cause inflammation, are in charge of your natural healing process, which can be time-consuming. However, thanks to the incredible technology of Propel, the extra stimulation speeds up bone regrowth. In turn, this improves a tooth’s movement, and gives you a straighter, healthier smile quicker than your natural healing process would allow.

What Does the Propel Process Entail?

While this is one of the most technologically advanced dental treatments available today, the process Propel uses is incredibly straightforward. It begins with our talented dental team taking digital X-rays of your mouth. This will help us measure the gaps between your teeth and assist in determining which areas should be targeted by micro-osteoperforations.

Once we have determined the optimal areas for this procedure to be performed, you will be treated with a local anesthetic. This and the numbing agents will help eliminate any discomfort or pain during the following steps.

With the care and precision that you can expect from the professionals at Smiles Family Dental, the Propel device will be used to make a tiny hole through your gum and into the underlying bone. For each tooth that is going to be moved during treatment, there will be one to three holes made on either side of the tooth.

Once this is accomplished, the Propel process is complete. Thanks to this procedure, your teeth should begin moving faster, accelerating their ability to align properly and give you the smile you have always wanted!

Am I a Candidate for Accelerated Orthodontics?

With such a streamlined procedure, the Propel process works for nearly anyone that is able to undergo orthodontic treatment. At Smiles Family Dental, we make sure all of our treatment plans are personalized for each patient, so scheduling a consultation to see if you are ready for orthodontic procedures, accelerated or otherwise, is a must.

Consider scheduling a consultation for your accelerated orthodontic needs if any of the following apply to you:

• You are considering Invisalign® treatment.
• You want to avoid metal or wiring while addressing misaligned teeth.
• You prefer discreet braces to traditional ones.
• You are seeking to speed up the corrective process of your teeth alignment.

Keep in mind that Smiles Family Dental is always looking to provide the best dental solutions for each and every patient, so contact us to learn how Propel can speed up the movement of your teeth by up to 50 or 60%!

Not only will it help your teeth properly align faster, but also it will allow the soft tissue of your mouth to heal much quicker as well. You will not need to take any time off afterward; you can return to your daily routine shortly after the treatment!

Accelerate the Excellence of Your Smile by Contacting Us Today

The professionals at Smiles Family Dental can appreciate that any decision involving orthodontics is a big decision. This is exactly why our practice provides the Propel process, halving the time a patient will need corrective orthodontics while pairing it with Invisalign clear aligners.

This winning combination allows a brilliant and natural smile as quickly as possible, and it all begins by contacting our office today!