Dr. Avant completed training in Functional Occlusion for Orthodontics at the Roth-Williams Center in Burlingame, California.
Functional Occlusion focuses on more than just improving the bite. Emphasis is placed on how the teeth, muscles and jaw joints fit together. This method assesses the position of the jaw and its functional occlusion in more detail to ensure that biting forces are evenly distributed.
Prior to treatment, a model of your teeth is placed on an articulator. This instrument gives us a more precise assessment of the bite relationship, which makes treatment planning more accurate. Not only will you have a straighter smile, but overall better oral health.