Cutting Edge Orthodontics From a Orthodontist in Temecula, CA

Learn About Rucker Orthodontics Treatments

Temecula, United States - October 13, 2023 / Rucker Orthodontics /

Rucker Orthodontics offers a full range of orthodontic treatments plus some state-of-the-art technology.

What Do Orthodontists do?

An Orthodontist in Temecula, CA, is a dentist with advanced degrees and extra clinical experience. They diagnose and correct misaligned teeth called malocclusions.

Your teeth should mesh comfortably when you close your mouth. If they dont, you have a malocclusion. They can lead to gum disease, bone deterioration, cavities, and erosion of your tooth enamel.

With properly aligned teeth, your top front teeth should overlap a little bit with your lower front teeth. That allows your upper back teeth to mesh with your lower back teeth.

Rucker Orthodontics

At Rucker Orthodontics, brothers Jon and Ryan Rucker offer all treatments with state-of-the-art technologies.

Dr. Jonathon Rucker has 13 years of experience in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. He graduated from the Medical College Of Virginia in 2010 and completed a residency at Saint Louis Center For University Advance Dental Education.

Dr. Ryan Rucker also practices orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. He has graduate degrees from the University of Iowa and the St. Louis Center For University Advanced Dental Education.

Whats the Difference Between Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics?

Drs Jon and Ryan practice both. Orthodontics treat misaligned teeth. However, misaligned teeth can be caused by facial bone disorders.

Your teeth are embedded in your alveolar bone, which is part of your jawbone. Dentofacial orthopedics are most effective around the age of eight years when your jaw and facial bones are developing.

Traditional Orthodontic Treatments

Rucker Orthodontics offers all ordinary orthodontic treatments, including braces and clear aligners.

Braces

Braces have been used for centuries to straighten crooked teeth. Since their crude form, braces technology has been modernized to a level unknown only 10 or 15 years ago.

The basic versions are comprised of metal brackets, wires, and ligatures. They have been modernized in terms of effectiveness and aesthetics.

Your orthodontics evaluates your condition and devises a program for correcting the malocclusion. The process takes a long time for a reason. The objective of the braces is to move your teeth into proper alignment. Each of your teeth is embedded in sockets in your alveolar bone. It is bound to your alveolar by tissue and ligaments.

When teeth are moved, they leave a gap behind them. That gap must be healed and filled with tissue before moving further. Otherwise, the tooth will retreat back in. If the process is rushed, your corrective treatment program, once finished, will not be sustained for long.

Clear Aligners

In 1999, Invisalign patented a new dental appliance for correcting malocclusions. It uses clear plastic molded to your teeth to exert pressure to move them. There are no brackets, wires, or ligatures. They are transparent and removable.

Clear aligners are very popular, particularly for adults who are increasingly using orthodontic treatments. They are removable for daily brushing and flossing. They are also removable for eating and drinking foods that are not recommended for braces.

Rucker Orthodontics Special Services

In addition to traditional braces and clear aligners, Rucker Orthodontics offers special services.

Laser Gingivectomy

Gummy smile is a condition that shows too much gums when you smile. Rucker Orthodontics performs gingivectomy by laser. Excess gum tissue is excised to reveal more tooth enamel.

Airway Orthodontics

Obstructive sleep apnea is a fairly usual disorder that interrupts breathing while sleeping. If not corrected, sleep apnea can have serious health consequences, including atrial fibrillation and other risk of heart attack and strokes.

The traditional treatment for sleep apnea is the CPAP machine that sends a steady flow of pressurized air into your nose and mouth. However, sometimes, your airflow is obstructed by misaligned teeth or jawbone. Airway orthodontics can address those issues.

Choose Rucker Orthodontics Today!

Rucker Orthodontics are orthodontist in Temecula, CA. Our office is located at 31560 Rancho Pueblo Rd., Suite 201, Temecula, CA 92592.

Our two orthodontists and eight-member support team are ready to treat any dental condition you might have. Please call us for an appointment at 951-744-9379.

Contact Information:

Rucker Orthodontics

31560 Rancho Pueblo Rd Suite 201
Temecula, CA 92592
United States

Contact Rucker Orthodontics
(951) 302-0685
https://www.ruckerorthodontics.com/