Advanced Treatment Options
Overview
Today, orthodontic specialists have treatment options, including innovative appliances and interventions, that allow for outcomes thought impossible only a few years ago. Dr. Wong, with over 8,000 completed cases, combines extensive clinical experience, continual evaluation of developing technologies, and evidence-based comparison to select only the most appropriate and effective tools to utilize in executing each patient’s individualized treatment plan. From the resulting options, he assists you in making a well-informed choice for yourself or your child.
Dr. Wong’s extensive experience results in treatment planning that considers not only the dentition, but also the present and future aesthetics of the face, whether the patient is 7, 17, or 77 years of age. (Please see Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics to learn more.)
On this page, you will find brief descriptions of the principal tools used by Dr. Wong in executing the comprehensive treatment plan created for each patient. Use the page menu (desktop) or links below to learn more.
If you would like additional information regarding treatment types or appliances, please explore the topics on this page or contact us through our contact page or by calling 206-812-4494. We would be happy to assist you!
Invisalign Aligners
Treatment with aligners combines the comprehensive plan of the orthodontist with printing technology and, in Dr. Wong’s case, in-house modifications, to create a series of clear, nearly invisible aligners that, when worn consistently, gradually move your teeth, or the teeth of your child, into the desired, stable position. Intraoral photographic scans, rather than traditional dental impressions, are used to create a highly accurate computerized model of your dentition that is used by Dr. Wong, along with specialized orthodontic imaging and his examination findings, to determine the correct path of movement and ultimate tooth position best suited for the face and smile. Novel techniques are employed by Dr. Wong to facilitate tooth movements that would otherwise require braces. Read More
Precision Braces
Precision braces are akin to traditional braces with archwires except that the brackets attached to the teeth are custom-made for each patient’s dentition, resulting in greater precision than even the finest traditional brackets. This shortens treatment time by giving Dr. Wong the ability to execute his treatment plan without the inefficiencies of imprecise wire sockets and bracket placement. Patients also have the option of choosing traditional metal, clear ceramic, or monocrystalline brackets. Tooth color and clear brackets greatly lessen the attention drawn to the appliance and are especially appropriate for teens and adults. Read More
Interceptive Treatment
Interceptive treatment is intended to correct skeletal or soft tissue imbalances in growing children. Typically utilized for the younger child, the goal of interceptive treatment is the creation of greater long-term balance in facial relationships and improvement in potential alignment of the permanent dentition. Read More
Complex Aesthetic Orthodontics
Dr. Wong works with only highly skilled cosmetic dentists and prosthodontists when planning and executing orthodontic treatments involving restorative dental work, such as veneers, implants, inlays, onlays, bonding, crowns, and bridges. He believe that results should be both beautiful and natural in appearance. Read More
Surgical Orthodontics
Surgical orthodontic cases involve the repositioning of the upper and/or lower jaws (maxilla and mandible) by an oral surgeon working in collaboration with the orthodontist. During treatment planning, the orthodontist, along with the oral surgeon and patient, determines the ultimate positions of the jaws and teeth that will result in correct dental occlusion, an attractive smile, and a balanced facial aesthetic. Read More