Category Archives: Orthodontist

March 29, 2017April 2, 2019

Why Should My Child See An Orthodontist?

Orthodontics in Atlanta & Marietta, GA

Dr. Leroy Venn is the top professional orthodontist near Riverdale, GA with Atlanta Smile Studio. We know that a thorough dental evaluation will reveal how your child’s teeth and mouth are growing. To evaluate how a child’s teeth are developing, the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that every child get an examination with either a dentist or orthodontist by age 7. There are many reasons why you should have a dentist or an orthodontist examine your child’s mouth while they still have their baby teeth.

The Benefit of Early Intervention

Many orthodontic patients receive better treatment outcomes when a problem is identified and corrected early on. For youngsters especially, a consultation with a qualified orthodontist may indicate where and how a young patient’s permanent (adult) teeth will grow in by examining the arrangement of the teeth and jaw while the primary (baby) teeth are still present in the child’s mouth.

Dr. Leroy Venn and the professionals at Atlanta Smile Studio near Riverdale, GA have years of experience with children’s orthodontic treatment. A consultation from the Atlanta Smile Studio team also will give you the opportunity to become more familiar with the options for treatment that might become necessary as your child continues to grow.

Conditions to Watch For

A dentist or orthodontist can identify and correct several conditions with orthodontic treatments:

Crowding
Open Bite
Cross Bite
Deep Bite
Spacing
Teeth emerging out of position

Interceptive Treatment

Interceptive treatment is designed to treat a problem before it becomes a problem, making current orthodontic treatment easier and possible future treatments less invasive.Your child may need interceptive treatment for any progressing orthodontic problems.

Phase One of Treatment

Dr. Leroy Venn will examine their young patient and evaluate how your child’s teeth will develop after they lose their primary teeth. They will then work to guide the growth of the jaw and to make room for newly emerging teeth, so that crowding of the teeth won’t occur. This will also lower the risk of damage to any new teeth that are protruding or are starting to protrude.

Phase Two of Treatment

This phase usually involves treatment with braces. Braces are designed to move your child’s permanent teeth into their correct final positions and to improve teeth function and facial appearance.

Give Your Child the Smile They Deserve!

Problems that can be treated in a growing child may relieve the patient of more radical and intrusive orthodontic measures later on in life. A child’s growth rate and their orthodontic treatment approach are meant to progress concurrently. The Atlanta Smile Studio team agrees that by timing orthodontic treatment with your child’s stages of development, Dr. Leroy Venn can make treatment easier by taking advantage of your child’s rate of growth.

Dr. Leroy Venn and the team at Atlanta Smile Studio near Riverdale, GA can help answer any questions that you might have about children’s orthodontics.

Dr. Leroy Venn is the expert orthodontist of Atlanta Smile Studio. If you have any questions pertaining to braces, clear braces, Invisalign, or Invisalign Teen in Lovejoy, GA, Jonesboro, GA, Stockbridge, GA, Riverdale, GA, or the 30250 zip code area, or would like to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Leroy Venn contact Atlanta Smile Studio at: 770-892-3833

March 8, 2017April 2, 2019

What Does an Orthodontist Have to Do With Sports?

Dr. Leroy Venn and the orthodontist team at Atlanta Smile Studio recommend to their patients who play sports in the Stockbridge, GA area that they wear a mouthguard so that their teeth stay protected while undergoing orthodontic treatment.

What do mouthguards do?

Mouthguards help prevent injuries to the teeth and jaws when patients get active in sports or physical activities. They are mandatory in collision sports such as football, hockey, and boxing where the risk of injury is likely. Children and adults involved in incidental contact sports like basketball, baseball, wrestling, soccer, and volleyball are now wearing mouthguards to prevent injuries to the mouth.

In fact, a study of high school athletes found that 75% of injuries occurred when mouthguards were not worn, with 40% coming during basketball and baseball. As a result, whether you’re a child or adult, mouthguards are essential for ALL ATHLETES.

Mouthguards from an orthodontist

Orthodontic mouthguards are available only by an orthodontist like Dr. Venn around Stockbridge, GA and are recommended while undergoing orthodontic treatment. These mouthguards may be more expensive than the others, but they are customized to fit and protect the teeth and braces. Orthodontic mouthguards offer the most comfort and protection of any other type of mouth guard available.

Playing sports with Invisalign

Dr. Venn and the orthodontist professionals at Atlanta Smile Studio know that playing sports during orthodontic treatment in the Stockbridge, GA area is easier and more enjoyable with Invisalign clear aligners. Being treated with traditional braces often puts limits on a wearer’s physical activity like participating in sports. Traditional braces are susceptible to damage from impact, and their construction (brackets and wires) may cause discomfort for the wearer. But Invisalign is made of a clear thermoplastic material that is smoother and more comfortable for the wearer.

Invisalign clear aligners make playing a sport during orthodontic treatment easier and more comfortable for the wearer.

They can be worn during physical activity without metal brackets or wires causing irritation to the soft tissues of the mouth.
Invisalign is less likely to be damaged by strenuous activity or impact.
Invisalign is removable so that sports-specific equipment like mouthguards can be worn.

Dr. Leroy Venn and the orthodontist team at Atlanta Smile Studio around Stockbridge, GA care about your well-being and smile with orthodontic treatment. They want to make sure both have the best protection during any kind of physical activity. For more information on orthodontic mouthguards and/or orthodontic treatments with Dr. Leroy Venn, please contact Atlanta Smile Studio today at: 770-892-3833

Dr. Leroy Venn is the orthodontist expert at Atlanta Smile Studio. If you have any questions pertaining to braces, clear braces, Invisalign, or Invisalign Teen in Stockbridge, GA, Fairburn, GA, Union City, GA, East Point, GA, Newnan, GA, Douglasville, GA, or the 30281 zip code area, or would like to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Leroy Venn contact Atlanta Smile Studio at: 770-892-3833

February 8, 2017April 2, 2019

How Does an Orthodontist Differ From a Dentist?

Dr. Leroy Venn of Atlanta Smile Studio has some tips to help patients in the 30250 zip code area to distinguish between a dentist and an orthodontist. The difference between an orthodontist and a dentist may be indistinguishable to some people. Something that many folks don’t know is that all orthodontists can be dentists, but not all dentists can be orthodontists. They are both certified oral health care professionals, treat and maintain the health of your teeth and gums, and have the education and experience to be called doctors. In these areas, they are quite comparable. However, there are more differences than similarities.

What’s the difference between an orthodontist and a dentist?

All orthodontists require further schooling and more experience in their specialty (orthodontics) beyond their dental school training. A similar example would be if a medical doctor elects to take special training to become a surgeon. So, if a dentist has a patient with a dental malocclusion, they will refer them to an orthodontist for treatment.

What services do they provide?

Braces

One of the main treatment approaches orthodontists use to align and straighten teeth are traditional metal braces. Traditional braces are comprised of brackets, wires, and bands that straighten your teeth and which are continually tightened over a prescribed amount of time. Dr. Leroy Venn also offer patients in the 30250 area treatment with other types of braces including light-colored ceramic braces (for patients who do not want their braces to be noticeable), gold braces, and even fun clear-colored bands for his youngest patients. Braces can also be indicated for patients with overbites, underbites, or overcrowded or gapped teeth. Braces are used by many patients to achieve a perfect-picture smile.

Space Maintainers

When baby teeth are lost earlier than normal, space fillers are used so that the neighboring teeth do not grow into the space meant for the adult tooth to grow into. These space maintainers are used to keep the gap open until more childhood teeth fall out and the adult teeth begin to grow in. Fixed space maintainers work with a band that is attached to one tooth and a wire that is extended across the gap to the tooth on the other side to stretch and keep the gap open.

Aligners

Aligners, like the Invisalign system, help to straighten and align teeth, and they are indicated in treating:

underbites
overbites
open bites
cross bites
crowded teeth

Aligners like Invisalign are clear plastic trays that fit around your teeth and apply consistent pressure to straighten your teeth and contribute to your perfect smile.

Jaw Repositioning Appliances

Jaw repositioning appliances, sometimes called splints, are used to adjust either the upper or the lower jaw so that the whole jaw structure performs more naturally. Most often, this appliance is prescribed for patients with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ).

Lip and Cheek Bumpers

Sometimes, patient’s lips and cheeks can put pressure on their teeth and cause pain or discomfort. Atlanta Smile Studio recommends lip and cheek bumpers for these patients to help keep the lips and cheeks away from the teeth and thus reduce or eliminate the pressure, pain, or discomfort that the patient is experiencing.

Palatal Expander

A palatal expander is used to widen the curve of the upper jaw. It is a plastic tray which fits on the roof of the mouth and helps to better align the bones and joints in the mouth.

Removable Retainers

After orthodontic treatment with braces or Invisalign, using a retainer to keep the teeth from shifting back to their original positions is often indicated. Retainers are a plate that is placed on the roof of the mouth; a wire runs across the outside of the front teeth. Retainers may also be constructed as a plastic aligner. More often than not, these aligners are worn during the night.

Headgear

Headgear, usually, is a strap placed around the back of the head which is attached to a metal wire in the front of the mouth. Orthodontists prescribe headgear for patients who need to slow the growth of their jaw and to make sure that the patient’s teeth are in the right place and fit nicely within the jaw.

Any Questions?

Dr. Leroy Venn and the team at Atlanta Smile Studio can help answer any questions you might have about orthodontics in the 30250 zip code area. If you still have questions about the differences between dentistry and orthodontics, or to schedule an appointment, contact Atlanta Smile Studio today at: 770-892-3833

January 10, 2017September 30, 2019

Three Techniques An Orthodontist Can Use To Fix Crooked Teeth

Dr. Leroy Venn of Smile Studio Orthodontics in Fulton County, GA works every day with patients who are looking to fix their crooked teeth (malocclusions) and other orthodontic issues. An orthodontist is a dentist that has received special education and training after graduating from dental school. They deal mainly with the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of the malposition of teeth and jaws. The professionals of Smile Studio Orthodontics in Fulton County, GA can help you better understand the benefits of orthodontic treatment for crooked teeth.

Treatment Process

A typical consultation with the professional orthodontics practitioners at Smile Studio Orthodontics may include:

An analysis and diagnosis of each patient’s unique needs and outcome expectations.
A report on the issues presented by the patient and a discussion with the doctor about treatment options.
A treatment plan designed to correct the problems presented and to provide for the ongoing oral health of the patient.
A strategy of treatment that is affordable, comfortable, and convenient to the patient while ensuring a maximal treatment outcome.
A preliminary schedule to start treatment.

Assessment

Dr. Leroy Venn will assess the current state of your teeth and diagnose if a patient can benefit from orthodontic treatment. Smile Studio Orthodontics will perform a full medical and dental health history review, take X-rays of your teeth and jaw, do a clinical examination, and cast a plaster model of your teeth to determine the most effective treatment options in each case. Many orthodontists offer an initial consultation where these services will be provided free of charge.

Malocclusion Treatments

A malocclusion refers to crooked or misaligned teeth and is a flaw in the relationship between the bottom and top dental arches.Some examples of malocclusions include crossbite, overbite, underbite, open bite, reverse bite, asymmetrical teeth, and impacted teeth. Three orthodontic techniques doctors use to treat malocclusions include:

Fixed Appliances

Fixed appliances are used in cases of malocclusion where precision is key. Appliances that are regularly used are braces, fixed space maintainers, or specially made fixed appliances. Although patients usually can eat normally with these appliances, Dr. Leroy Venn advises patients in Fulton County, GA to avoid some foods and drinks that may damage their appliance (candy, gum, soda).

Removable Appliances

Smile Studio Orthodontics use, in some treatments, removable appliances like retainers, lip or cheek bumpers, splints, aligners (like Invisalign), palatal expanders and headgear. Removable appliances can be taken out of the patient’s mouth at any time, unlike fixed appliances. However, they should only be taken out when cleaning, eating, flossing, or if the doctor recommends that they be removed for activities like sports or playing an instrument.

Orthognathic Surgery

Also referred to as “corrective jaw surgery,” orthognathic surgery is used to correct conditions of the face and jaw; problems that cannot be easily treated with braces. These conditions may be related to other issues like sleep apnea, malocclusions, jaw- or teeth-growth problems, or issues in the structure or function of the jaw. This surgical process involves realigning the bones of the jaw and then keeping them held in place with plates or screws.

Dr. Leroy Venn and the team at Smile Studio Orthodontics in Fulton County, GA can answer any questions you might have about correcting your crooked teeth, brightening your smile, or for any orthodontic treatment you might be considering.

To find out how you can get the healthy, beautiful smile that you deserve, schedule a consultation appointment with Dr. Leroy Venn and the team at Smile Studio Orthodontics in Fulton County, GA. Call: 770-892-3833

December 28, 2016October 6, 2021

Besides Braces, What is “Orthodontics”?

Dr. Leroy Venn and the team at Smile Studio Orthodontics near Stockbridge, GA offer their patients a variety of orthodontic treatment approaches, including braces, that help ensure the best possible treatment outcomes.

When someone mentions orthodontics or an orthodontist, people’s minds often race to images of a mouth full of traditional metal braces. But, orthodontists today can offer their patients more than just traditional braces. Advances in technology, specifically in the field of the alignment of teeth or the repositioning of the jaws, have given orthodontists many treatment options and approaches to fix these common problems.

Yes, Orthodontics Includes Braces

One of the main treatment approaches orthodontists use to align and straighten teeth are traditional metal braces. Traditional braces are comprised of brackets, wires, and bands that straighten your teeth and which are continually tightened over a prescribed amount of time. Dr. Leroy Venn also offer patients near Stockbridge, GA treatment with light-colored ceramic braces (for patients who do not want their braces to be noticeable) and even fun clear-colored bands for his youngest patients. Braces can also be indicated for patients with overbites, underbites, or overcrowded or gapped teeth. Braces are used by many patients to achieve a perfect-picture smile.