Dickes Walter H

Orthodontics is a special kind of dentistry involving the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. The technical term for crooked, crowded, or protruding teeth is "malocclusion" which means "bad bite." The practice of orthodontics involves the design, application of control of corrective appliances, commonly called braces, to treat and correct these problems.

Hardy Orthodontics primary goal is to improve oral health; crooked and crowded teeth are hard to maintain and clean. Poorly maintained teeth can cause tooth decay, tooth loss and gum disease. Naturally, you feel better when you look better, and a pleasing smile is a vital asset to one's self-confidence. A person's self-esteem often improves as orthodontic treatment brings teeth, lips and face into harmony. In this way, proper treatment can influence the individual's social and vocational success and general attitude toward life.

At Hardy Orthodontics, we are experienced with the latest technologies and techniques available to treat your orthodontic condition.

The use of porcelain (tooth colored) braces or Invisalign can make your treatment more pleasant for our adults as well as our younger patients.

We have the newest digital x-ray equipment in the area to provide our patients with the lowest dosage possible.

With the growing concern and public awareness of infection control, we want to assure our patients that it is one of our top priorities. We provide the most effective means of protection currently available, because we care for you and ourselves.

Hardy Orthodontics , 2 full time convenient locations, Bangor and Ellsworth Maine.