Orthodontics for Special Cases

How Does BHO Approach a Complex or Difficult Alignment Case? Complex cases start with a full 3D digital diagnostic workup and are mapped tooth by tooth before any appliance is recommended. The case is then matched to the system that suits the movements required — Invisalign with advanced tools, InSmile, LightForce braces, or a combination

Do Medical Conditions Affect Whether You Can Get Braces or Invisalign? Very few medical conditions rule out orthodontic treatment completely. Most change how the plan is designed, how fast teeth are moved, or what has to be treated first — not whether you can be treated at all. The conditions that matter most are the

Can an Adult Crossbite Be Fixed Without Jaw Surgery? Yes. Most adult crossbites are corrected without surgery, using braces, clear aligners, or arch expansion to move teeth into the correct relationship. Surgery is reserved for severe skeletal crossbites where the jawbone itself has to be repositioned or widened, which is a minority of adult cases.

How Do Orthodontists Treat More Than One Bite Issue at the Same Time? Most patients with several bite issues are treated with one coordinated plan rather than several separate ones. The orthodontist takes full records, identifies which problem is causing the others, and sequences correction so each stage sets up the next, usually creating space