For residents of Hamden, Connecticut, seeking orthodontic care often begins with common dental issues such as crowding, spacing, or bite misalignment. Feldman Orthodontics, which serves Hamden patients from its Cheshire office, has detailed what patients should expect during evaluation and treatment. The practice is staffed by four board-certified orthodontists: Dr. Jonny Feldman, Dr. David Feldman, Dr. Kelly Morrison, and Dr. Preeti Chandhoke.
Orthodontic problems typically fall into several categories. Crowding occurs when there is too little room in the dental arch, pushing teeth out of alignment and making oral hygiene more difficult. Spacing involves gaps between teeth, often due to missing teeth or a size mismatch between teeth and jaw. Bite issues include overbite and underbite, where upper and lower teeth meet incorrectly when the jaw closes; crossbite, where upper teeth sit inside lower teeth, causing uneven enamel wear; and open bite, where front teeth do not touch when back teeth are closed. Many of these conditions are easier to correct while a patient is still growing, which is why the American Association of Orthodontists recommends an evaluation by age seven.
For some children, two-phase treatment may be recommended. This approach divides care into an early stage during childhood and a second stage once permanent teeth have erupted. The first phase guides jaw growth and creates space, while the second phase aligns the final dentition. However, this is not suitable for every child and is only advised when early intervention significantly improves the outcome. In more severe cases, surgical orthodontics may be necessary when jaw relationships cannot be corrected by tooth movement alone. In such instances, orthodontic treatment is coordinated with jaw surgery. Both braces and clear aligners can be used in these plans, depending on the case.
A notable advancement for Hamden families is remote monitoring. Orthodontic treatment spans many months, and frequent appointments can be burdensome for those commuting from Hamden. Feldman Orthodontics offers remote monitoring for qualifying patients, allowing progress to be reviewed between visits and reducing the number of in-office appointments needed. Digital scanning and 3D imaging replace traditional impressions for treatment planning and clear aligner production. "Fewer visits without losing oversight of the case is the practical benefit for families driving in," said the Feldman Orthodontics team.
Both braces and clear aligners are available for children, teens, and adults. After treatment completion, all patients enter a retention phase with retainers and follow-up appointments. New patients receive a complimentary consultation before any treatment is agreed upon. Feldman Orthodontics, with offices in Cheshire, Wallingford, and North Haven, provides early evaluations, teen and adult orthodontics, surgical orthodontics, retainers, and follow-up care, along with digital scanning and remote monitoring. For more information, visit Feldman Orthodontics.
