For many residents of Hamden, Connecticut, the journey to a healthier smile begins with addressing common orthodontic issues such as crowding, spacing, or bite misalignment. Feldman Orthodontics, a practice serving Hamden patients from its Cheshire office, provides a comprehensive overview of how these problems are assessed and treated. The team includes four board-certified orthodontists: Dr. Jonny Feldman, Dr. David Feldman, Dr. Kelly Morrison, and Dr. Preeti Chandhoke.
Orthodontic treatment typically targets several specific problems. Crowding occurs when there is insufficient space in the dental arch, causing teeth to become misaligned and harder to clean. Spacing issues arise from gaps between teeth, often due to missing teeth or a size mismatch between the teeth and jaw. Overbite and underbite refer to incorrect meeting of upper and lower teeth when the jaw closes, while crossbite involves upper teeth sitting inside the lower teeth, leading to uneven enamel wear. Open bite is characterized by front teeth that do not touch when the back teeth are closed. Many of these conditions are easier to correct during growth, which is why the American Association of Orthodontists recommends an evaluation by age 7.
In some cases, two-phase treatment is considered, splitting care into an early stage during childhood and a second stage once permanent teeth have erupted. The first phase focuses on guiding jaw growth and creating space, while the second aligns the final dentition. This approach is not suitable for every child and is only recommended when early intervention can meaningfully alter the outcome. For a smaller group of patients, surgical orthodontics may be necessary when jaw relationships cannot be corrected by tooth movement alone. In such cases, orthodontic treatment is coordinated with a surgical procedure to reposition the jaw. Both braces and clear aligners may be used in conjunction with these plans, depending on the specific case.
Orthodontic treatment typically spans several months, and appointment frequency can be a significant consideration for families commuting from Hamden. Feldman Orthodontics addresses this by offering remote monitoring for qualifying patients, allowing progress to be reviewed between visits and reducing the number of in-office appointments. Digital scanning and 3D imaging replace traditional impressions for treatment planning and the production of clear aligners. “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 to children, teens, and adults. Every completed case transitions into a retention phase with retainers and follow-up appointments to maintain results. New patients receive a complimentary consultation before any treatment is agreed upon.
Feldman Orthodontics operates offices in Cheshire, Wallingford, and North Haven, offering early orthodontic evaluations, teen and adult orthodontics, braces, clear aligners, surgical orthodontics, retainers, and follow-up care. The practice also provides digital scanning, 3D imaging, and remote monitoring. Patients in Hamden are served from the Cheshire office, with more information available at Feldman Orthodontics.
