Andrew S. Chase, DMD, MSD
Dentist | Orthodontist
5 Walnut Ave Stoughton MA, 02072About
Dr. Andrew Chase practices Orthodontics in Stoughton, MA. Comprehensive orthodontic treatment includes metal wires that are inserted into orthodontic brackets, which can be made from stainless steel or a more aesthetic ceramic material. The wires interact with the brackets to move teeth into desired positions. Being advanced in the field, Dr. Chase may also use Invisalign or other aligner trays that have been designed to align a patients? smile. As an orthodontist, Dr. Chase must recognize various characteristics of a malocclusion or dentofacial deformity, define the nature of the problem, including the etiology if possible, and design a treatment strategy based on the specific needs and desires of the patient.
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Do-It-Yourself Braces? A Terrible Idea. Don’t Do It! A Perfect Smile is Worth Doing it Right
Would you ever repair your own cavities? In the same way, you should never trust ‘Do-it-Yourself’ (DIY) or Direct to Consumer (DTC) Orthodontics advertised on TV and being introduced at pharmacies across the U.S.Dr. Andrew Chase of ARCH Orthodontics, with eight Massachusetts offices between...
Think you don’t need an orthodontist to move your teeth...think again!
Marketing is an amazing vehicle to create a belief system. In the right hands, it can be brilliant...and in the wrong hands, devastatingly dangerous. In the case of orthodontics and moving one’s teeth without direct oversight, treatment planning and care; don’t believe the hype! There are...
Which kind of braces are best?
The answer really depends on what it is that needs to be accomplished with regard to how your teeth are positioned and what we want to achieve for an outcome. We offer several different solutions at ARCH Orthodontics including traditional braces on the front of the teeth in both metal or clear, removable Invisalign which are virtually unnoticeable, and lingual braces which are placed on the inside of your teeth and are completely invisible for anyone looking at you. Dr. Chase READ MORE
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