Dr. Rigsbee's goal is to make sure that all of your teeth work together to give you a healthy, beautiful smile. To do this, he will help you achieve healthy occlusion, also known as a "proper bite", through the use of expansion appliances, extraction alternatives or other treatment options. When you have healthy occlusion, you will be esthetically satisfied, have good bite patterns, be less likely to develop gum disease and minimize wear on your teeth. A proper bite can also help decrease potential TMJ symptoms such as jaw pain, tension-type headaches and facial pain.

Collaborating with other dental specialists.

If Dr. Rigsbee determines that you need care outside that of orthodontics, he will refer you to the appropriate specialist. Dr. Rigsbee works closely with area periodontists, prosthodontists, endodontists, general dentists and oral surgeons to provide patients with the most efficient care and best outcomes possible.

It' s no secret that you want your child' s teeth to look right and work their best. Early orthodontics known as dentofacial orthopedics can help achieve these goals. Dr. Rigsbee' s treatment will help your child' s permanent teeth grow into the right place and guide jaw development while they' re growing. Dentofacial orthopedics offers many benefits, including:

• Improving your child' s appearance with proper jaw alignment
• Minimizing the need for extractions or surgical correction in the future
• Helping correct overbites, open bites and crossbites
• Shortening or improving the results of second phase of treatment (full braces)

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children as young as age 7 see an orthodontist, so schedule your appointment with Dr. Rigsbee today.

As a father of three, Dr. Rigsbee knows kids as much as he knows children' s orthodontics. He is dedicated to making orthodontics a really fun, educational, positive ­experience for you and your child. He encourages parents to participate in their child' s treatment, because it is a great way to help them get the most out of their orthodontic care. What' s more, Dr. Rigsbee educates children on how to keep their teeth clean and what foods should be avoided in order to prevent damaging braces.

Main Office: (317) 574-0612
13590 B North Meridian Street, Suite 205
Carmel, IN 46032 • MAP
Fax: (317) 574-0614

Satellite Office: (317) 392-2301
30 West Rampart Street, Suite 240
Shelbyville, IN 47176 • MAP

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