Sara Oliver Orthodontics

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(913) 362-9688Call Visit WebsiteVisit Website Map & DirectionsDirections7301 Mission RdPrairie Village, KS 66208 Write a ReviewWrite Review

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Mon - Fri:	8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Places Near Prairie Village with Orthodontists

Leawood (3 miles)
Overland Park (4 miles)
Mission (4 miles)
Shawnee Mission (5 miles)
Shawnee (9 miles)
Lenexa (10 miles)
Kansas City (12 miles)
Kansas City (13 miles)
Grandview (15 miles)

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Specialties

Primary: Dentist

Sub-Specialty: Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics (Orthodontist)

Additional Specialties: Dental Orthodontics

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invisalign

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http://www.saraoliverorthodontics.com

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Orthodontists, Dental Clinics, Dentists, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Physicians & Surgeons, Oral Surgery, Prosthodontists & Denture Centers

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Insurance: Delta Dental PPO, Delta Dental Premier

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Phone: (913) 362-9688

Address: 7301 Mission Rd, Prairie Village, KS 66208

Website: http://www.saraoliverorthodontics.com

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Dental Examination

Teeth Cleaning
Space Maintainers
Baby teeth hold room for the permanent teeth that will come in later. A lower lingual arch space maintainer can be placed when the baby canine and baby molars are getting loose or fall out prematurely. The space maintainer prevents the lower back permanent molar from slipping forward and prevents the lower front permanent incisor teethfrom tipping toward the tongue. This saves or preserves the maximum amount of space for the permanent teeth (canines and bicuspids) that grow between the permanent back molar and the permanent lower incisors.

Veneers
In the December 2006 Journal of the American Dental Association, renown dental researcher Dr. Gordon Christensen indicated that he was not in favor of instant orthodontics when he wrote: "Even the most conservative ceramic veneer placement procedures remove some tooth structure, during either initial tooth preparation or finishing procedures. Ceramic veneers have a finite life expectancy. Veneers placed on a young adult will require replacement several times during life, each time requiring the removal of more tooth structure and potentially causing damage to pulp and/or supporting structures.....the orthodontically treated patient retains his or her own tooth structure and tooth anatomy, which can serve for as long as a lifetime." In the April 2008 Journal of the American Dental Association, Dr Nancy Jacobson and Dr. Charles Frank studied "instant orthodontics" and concurred with Dr. Christensen. They concluded that "aligning a healthy tooth with veneers(PVR) is not a conservative procedure and more conservative treatment options such as orthodontics....should be offered to the patient." "The cost of orthodontic treatment is more than compensated for by the reduction in the numberof teeth that need to be restored and in the number of times a tooth must be restored throughout a patient's lifetime, as well as by the reduction in pulpal and periodontal complications of treatment." Aligning teeth with veneers(PVR) may create ethical dilemmas"
Crowns
Straight teeth are important for several reasons, not just cosmetic ones. We all want a beautiful smile and having straight front teeth is a key factor in a beautiful smile. But straight teeth are also important for proper health and function. Our orthodontist will not only give you a beautiful smile, she will also address your bite. If your teeth do not bite properly, you can crack or chip the crown (the part of the tooth that you can see) or even destroy the bone that supports the tooth. Common orthodontic problems that we treat are: over-bite, under-bite, crowding, big spaces, over-jet, open-bite and bottom teeth that are too forward (class III). Oral hygiene is also improved when the teeth are straight because crooked and overlapping teeth are harbors for plaque and bacteria.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral Surgery
Jaw Surgery
Children often need to visit an orthodontist to break habits. Dr. Oliver will provide custom appliances that can prevent a child from such habits as thumb-sucking or tongue thrusting. Other children may need to combine dental braces with orthognathic surgery to move the jaw forward or backward. This type of dental treatment needs to begin early and is in cooperation with an oral surgeon. Another treatment that young children may need is to force the eruption of a tooth that would otherwise stay inside the bone.
Tooth Extractions

Orthodontics
Orthodontics requires a team effort from everyone involved from the patient, parents, and orthodontist, as well as your general practice dentist. Many orthodontic problems are complex. That’s why Dr. Sara Oliver has served a post-doctoral residency to learn the specialized skills needed to care for your smile. Our practice uses state-of-the-art technology and treatment techniques to improve the look, feel, and function of your smile.
Invisalign Orthodontics
Metal braces are the gold standard in orthodontic treatment, but aren't the only option to straighten your teeth. Dr. Oliver and her orthodontic staff, offer several different treatments to perfect your smile without the obvious metal showing. Clear braces use brackets that are tooth colored to hold the wire and move your teeth. Invisalign "invisible" braces uses a series of clear plastic trays to move your teeth.
Braces
Just as there are specialists in medicine (such as cardiologists, gastroenterologists, dermatologists, etc.), there are specialists in dentistry. Orthodontists are dental specialists who dedicate their lives to correcting misaligned teeth and jaws. Teeth and sometimes faces are permanently changed by orthodontic treatment; therefore, it is very important that the treatment be done properly. A licensed orthodontic specialist is an expert at moving teeth, helping jaws develop properly and working with you to help make sure the teeth stay in their new positions. Remember that most orthodontic insurance plans pay for braces only once in a lifetime. Have a orthodontic specialist do it right that one time!

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