Orthotropics/Orthodontics - Our Approach

By providing our patients with care from the time they are very young, we can recognize and correct irregular growth patterns at the most appropriate age. Early orthodontic treatment can lead to improved self-esteem and overall health for children. This allows us to recommend the best time and method for orthodontic care. Dr. Boyd has received extensive training in Orthodontics and is recognized as a leading orthodontic providing clinician in Chicagoland.

Dr. Boyd is a pediatric dentist that is trained and certified to provide orthodontic treatment. Unlike traditional orthodontics, Dr. Boyd will often recommend a two-phase approach to successfully treating children requiring orthodontic services. In the first phase, Dr. Boyd will recommend an expansion of the child's jaw through the use of orthodontic appliances. The results will allow room for the child's teeth to erupt without crowding. The second phase will be devoted to straightening the teeth. Because much of the preliminary work has been accomplished, the second phase is usually much shorter and less traumatic on the child.