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Give Your Teen A Winning Smile at O’Neill Orthodontics!

Posted on by Dr. Nancy O'Neill

Does your teen avoid smiling because they don’t like their teeth? An adolescent’s smile can actually have a profound effect on their self esteem and even impact their social skills. Further, according to a research study out of Webster University, a confident smile can be seen as even more attractive than traditional good looks. 

We know that our teens are super conscious of their image. Just look at the number of selfies they take, and how much time they spend liking, commenting and sharing their friends’ photos on Snapchat, Facebook and Instagram. That’s why when teens come to O’Neill Orthodontics for orthodontic treatment, we want to be sure we have options for them, to ensure their confidence stays high while their smile improves.

Through orthodontic treatment, Dr. Nancy O’Neill can correct genetic issues from crowding and spaced teeth to protruding upper teeth. Or, we can address improper bites due to thumb-sucking as a child, periodontal disease, poor dental hygiene, early or late loss of primary teeth or trauma to the teeth from a sporting injury, for example. 

The other good news is that adolescence is the optimal time to rectify orthodontic problems since teens haven’t yet finished growing. Early correction of orthodontic problems frequently takes less time in treatment and is less costly when compared to correction of dental problems that have been allowed to progress into adulthood.

Improving and encouraging your teens’ self esteem is one of our core values at O’Neill Orthodontics. Our practice utilizes the latest technology, offering a variety of safe and gentle treatment options to give your teen the customized, individual care you deserve. Our treatment options include:

Invisalign Teen: The Invisalign System uses a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners to straighten your teeth. Since Invisalign is nearly invisible, you can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing!

Metal Braces: Metal braces are the most common type. They are made of high-grade stainless steel. Today’s metal braces are smaller, more comfortable and more attractive.

Ceramic Braces: Ceramic braces are made of clear materials and are therefore less visible on your teeth than metal braces. With the same performance as metal braces, many patients are now choosing the clear option!

LightForce, the world’s only 3D printed braces: LightForce is state-of-the-art technology that allows us to provide true custom treatment to each and every one of our patients. This personalized orthodontic 3D system customizes each bracket to fit every tooth perfectly. LightForce optimizes tooth movement, ensures comfort for our patients, and best of all, limits the time you need to spend in our office.

Invisible Braces (Lingual Braces): At O’Neill Orthodontics we use INBRACE technology to provide patients an invisible option for orthodontic treatment that’s convenient, healthy, and helps build confidence. Lingual braces are the invisible alternative for patients who don’t want to wear braces or when Invisalign is not an option. Placed behind your teeth, no one will know that you are wearing braces unless you tell them. These unique braces are created using state-of-the-art technology and are 100% customized to the shape of your teeth and dental situation. Lingual braces have the unique prescription that Dr. O’Neill creates for you, built-in to ensure you get the results that you want. 

Want to give your teen a winning smile that will help boost their self confidence? Bring them to O’Neill Orthodontics where we’ll give ’em a smile that’ll knock ‘em out of the park! 

Contact us today for a complimentary consultation, call (717) 235-0559 or click below to request an appointment: 

New Normal, New Smile!

Posted on by Dr. Nancy O'Neill

At O’Neill Orthodontics, we’ve noticed a trend over the past year: more and more people are looking to straighten their teeth with orthodontics. Adults have always been interested in having a great smile but we think there’s a reason for this sharp increase in requests: they are looking to the future and ready to navigate the new normal with a new smile. Many are seeking a Zoom-ready smile as they work from home while others who are heading back to school or the office are seeking that new and beautiful smile that they’ve always wanted for their grand return!

It’s not just any orthodontic treatment they’re after – Invisalign is the most highly sought. Invisalign Clear Aligners are a great way to go for many adults. Clear aligners allow more flexibility with office visits, allow for occasional removal when necessary, and they’re virtually invisible! Plus, we can treat only the elements of your smile that are most important to you.

Here’s how it works: we start with a 3D scan of your teeth and then Dr. O’Neill uses our 3D imaging technology to map out a unique treatment plan and create custom aligners to guide your teeth along their journey. It will be important that you wear your aligners 22 hours per day – and since we’re all home more often these days, good hygiene will be easier to attain. 

We know there are a lot of direct to consumer options out there – here’s why we think it’s important to seek orthodontic care at our practice: Orthodontists MOVE BONES IN YOUR FACE. Your teeth are bones! Without proper x-rays you could cause serious damage to your jaw, bite and smile. Dr. O’Neill has spent years studying in dental school and then additional years of education to gain an Orthodontic specialty degree. Our team has also been treating patients in the New Freedom area for over 25 years and is trusted by thousands of families in our community. 

Ready for a new smile?

Our unique office is located in New Freedom, PA – we’re an easy drive for all our PA and Maryland patients and provide top-notch care in a sophisticated, tech savvy office. Dr. Nancy O’Neill is a Board Certified Orthodontist and a graduate of the University of Maryland. If you’re looking for excellence, you’re looking for O’Neill Orthodontics. We can’t wait to meet you. Contact us today for a complimentary consultation! Click below to request an appointment: 

3D Printed Braces For Personalized Treatment!

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At O’Neill Orthodontics we are committed to bringing our patients the most advanced orthodontic technologies possible, to make sure your treatment is easy, efficient, and effective. That’s why we’re proud to announce that we are now offering LightForce, the world’s only 3D printed braces.

LightForce is lightyears ahead of traditional braces. LightForce is state-of-the-art technology that allows us to provide true custom treatment to each and every one of our patients. This personalized orthodontic 3D system customizes each bracket to fit every tooth perfectly. LightForce optimizes tooth movement, ensures comfort for our patients, and best of all, limits the time you need to spend in our office. Also, custom brackets can mean fewer emergency appointments for broken braces that don’t adhere as well to your mouth. This is the most innovative advancement in bracket systems that the orthodontic industry has seen in decades.

What makes LightForce different?

LightForce is 100% customizable, bringing a flexibility and control never seen before in the treatment process. Unlike traditional braces, the brackets and braces are 3D printed exclusively for your mouth. LightForce’s 3D technology allows brackets to be patient-specific, allowing us to map a pathway to a better, healthier smile based on the needs of the individual patient.

How does LightForce work?

We take a complete digital scan of your smile during our initial consultation. Those scans will be used to design custom brackets for each individual tooth. 3D printing allows us to build the made-to-order brackets that we will actually use in your treatment. We place the brackets in any position on the tooth that is needed, meaning we have complete control of tooth movement making this orthodontic treatment faster and more efficient than traditional braces. LightForce braces are also more discreet than metal braces, allowing them to blend with the color of your teeth.

Ready to begin treatment?

Our unique office is located in New Freedom, PA – we’re an easy drive for all our PA and Maryland patients and provide top-notch care in a sophisticated, tech savvy office. Dr. Nancy O’Neill is a Board Certified Orthodontist and a graduate of the University of Maryland. If you’re looking for excellence, you’re looking for O’Neill Orthodontics. We can’t wait to meet you.

Contact us today for a complimentary consultation! Click below to request an appointment:

Stickables, The Newest Accessory for Your Child’s Smile

Posted on by Dr. Nancy O'Neill

If you’re a parent of a little one, you’re going to want to know about Stickables. They’re the newest release by Invisalign – the leading manufacturer of clear orthodontic aligners – and your kiddo is going to be interested. While many parents come to our practice with teens, we (and the American Association of Orthodontics) actually advocate having your child seen by age 7. 

Why? At this early age, a trained orthodontic eye can spot development and, in certain cases, begin treatment that will ease and shorten your child’s overall need for orthodontic work. 

But, getting back to the point: What are Stickables? Stickables are fun stickers that are specifically designed to decorate your child’s Invisalign aligners. They’re non-toxic, totally safe, and super fun! Below are some of the reasons we at, O’Neill Orthodontics, love them too:

  • Our youngest patients can have fun customizing their aligners to show off their treatment and new smile
  • Stickables give kids a sense of control and autonomy in their treatment
  • They allow you, the parent, to embrace your kid’s unique style – strengthening your relationship during the difficult tween years and increasing their self-confidence.
  • Less commitment – more style. Remember the fun of picking your bracket colors for halloween only to wish they were something new come November? Stickables can swap out with each aligner – 2 weeks tops!  And, unlike colored bands on brackets, your child can swap out their designs on their own, as often as they’d like!
  • Harder to lose – not quite invisible means these aligners are less likely to get tossed in a napkin at the lunch table and subsequently trashed. Translation for grown-ups: less money spent on replacement aligners
  • Bottom line: Invisalign stickables makes wearing aligners fun!

At O’Neill Orthodontics, we are always working to create a fun environment where we build real relationships with our patients and their families. Your child’s self confidence along with a healthy smile are of utmost importance – it’s one of the reasons we love Stickables. 

If your child is approaching their 7th birthday (or if it’s already passed) and their smile is begging for some stickables style – contact our practice. We offer complimentary consultations – virtually or in-person – and will build a customized treatment plan based on your child’s needs. We have flexible financing and low down payments. We can’t wait to meet you! 

At O’Neill Orthodontics we focus on your child’s individual needs – there is no universal treatment plan for tiny mouths. We will work with your child and your family to create a treatment plan that addresses your child’s best interests. 

Our unique office is located in New Freedom, PA – we’re an easy drive for all our PA and Maryland patients and provide top-notch care in a sophisticated, tech savvy office. Dr. Nancy O’Neill is a Board Certified Orthodontist and a graduate of the University of Maryland. If you’re looking for excellence, you’re looking for O’Neill Orthodontics. We can’t wait to meet you. 

Contact us today for a complimentary consultation! Click below to request an appointment:

Click here to purchase more Stickables: www.invisalignaccessories.com

Introducing the Planmeca Promax 3D at O’Neill Orthodontics

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INTRODUCING THE PLANMECA PROMAX 3D
Next-gen imaging is the standard at O’Neill Orthodontics

O’Neill Orthodontics is committed to excellence in patient care, and that includes practicing responsible imaging. We never take unnecessary x-rays and when we need deep images we now have the industry’s lowest radiation dental imaging technology: the Planmeca Promax 3D.

We’ve made this investment because we care about accuracy and comfort.

The 3D imaging system allows us to see your anatomy in three-dimensional detail. It can be enlarged, rotated, and divided in any direction, thus revealing critical information not always seen in 2D images. Having this kind of technology at our fingertips allows us to better diagnose and treat a wide variety of issues with accuracy and predictability. Its intelligence system also eliminates the need to retake images due to excessive movement.

Best of all, taking an x-ray with our new Planmeca unit is a very comfortable experience. You can either stand or sit in the unit while the imaging carousel revolves around your head. It takes only a few moments and for those patients who have a gag reflex, this offers an excellent alternative to bulky sensors inside your mouth. 

The next time an x-ray image is needed, we will most likely use our new imaging system. It will provide you with a unique and comfortable imaging experience while allowing us to deliver the excellent patient care you and your family deserve.

Call (717) 235-0559 or click here to schedule your next appointment and ask about this exciting new state-of-the-art technology, or start your virtual appointment right away by clicking here.

About O’Neill Orthodontics

At O’Neill Orthodontics, Dr. Nancy O’Neill and her team offer state-of-the-art orthodontic treatments, with innovations to renew your smile’s health and appearance. The team at O’Neill Orthodontics is enthusiastic about helping patients achieve their smile goals, setting the standard for high-quality orthodontic care. 

INBRACE at O’Neill Orthodontics

Posted on by Dr. Nancy O'Neill

Looking for a truly invisible way to a better smile?
You’ve found it! Learn more about INBRACE at O’Neill Orthodontics

If you’ve already decided that you want straighter teeth, and you’re wondering if there is a better, truly invisible way… there is. It’s called INBRACE and it’s a new orthodontic treatment offered by O’Neill Orthodontics where the bracket is placed on the inside of the tooth, where it’s completely hidden. With INBRACE you can…

  • Keep it a secret!

INBRACE is put on the inside of your mouth, behind your teeth. Unlike regular braces or Invisalign, INBRACE is completely hidden so it is ideal for creatives, musicians, travelers, and others who enjoy an active and social lifestyle. 

  • Boost your self confidence!

You will have a straighter smile without any wires or clear trays over your teeth, for enhanced self confidence. 

  • Enjoy your lifestyle!

INBRACE is completely convenient because there’s nothing to remove, you’re able to brush and floss normally so there’s no need to stress over threaders and you don’t have to visit the orthodontist as often. It also gives you the freedom to live your normal life while working towards a straighter smile. 

Our unique office is located in New Freedom, PA – we’re an easy drive for all our PA and Maryland patients and provide top-notch care in a sophisticated, tech savvy office. Dr. Nancy O’Neill is a Board Certified Orthodontist and a graduate of the University of Maryland. If you’re looking for excellence, you’re looking for O’Neill Orthodontics. We can’t wait to meet you. 

Contact us today for a complimentary consultation! Click below to request an appointment:

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