05/20/2026
Aubrianna came to us after being referred by her general dentist for an orthodontic evaluation.
At her initial exam, we noted:
✨ Class III bite
✨ Mild upper and lower crowding
✨ Lateral open bite on both sides
✨ Late mixed dentition, meaning some permanent teeth were still making their way in
After reviewing her records, Dr. Beecroft recommended full treatment with upper and lower braces, with an estimated treatment time of 18–22 months.
Aubrianna started treatment in October 2023 with traditional metal braces and light wires to gently begin aligning her smile. Since a few permanent teeth were still erupting, we kept a close eye on her upper right canine and lower right second premolar, which were not ready to be bonded at the start of treatment.
By April 2024, both teeth had erupted enough to be bracketed, allowing us to fully engage them into treatment. Just a few months later, we were able to move into rectangular wires on both arches and begin closing space on the upper arch.
In November 2024, Aubrianna started wearing delta triangle elastics full time on both sides to help close her bite and improve how her teeth came together. From there, treatment shifted into the details that make such a big difference in the final result.
Dr. Beecroft used a TMA upper wire with custom bends to continue refining her alignment and bite. As her treatment progressed, her elastics were changed to nighttime wear only while we focused on finishing details, including correcting the rotation of her lower right incisor.
Aubrianna’s treatment is a great example of how orthodontics can guide a smile through growth, eruption, alignment, and bite correction all at the same time. Every step was carefully planned around where her teeth were developmentally, giving her permanent teeth the room and guidance they needed to come into place beautifully.
We are so proud of Aubrianna and the progress she made throughout her smile journey. ✨
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