Welcome to University PT Orthodontics Tuscaloosa!
Modern, fast, affordable
treatment for all.
Welcome to University PT Orthodontics Tuscaloosa!
Modern, fast, affordable
treatment for all.
About Us
The Doctors and Team Who Care The Most
The Doctors and Team Who Care The Most
The Doctors and Team Who Care The Most
Our mission is to provide you with personalized, high-quality care. We are an enthusiastic bunch dedicated to creating beautiful, healthy smiles. We think of and treat you as family. Your happiness is our greatest reward!
High Tech Treatment & Timely Results
The Doctors and Team Who Care The Most
The Doctors and Team Who Care The Most
Our digital scanner is available to ALL patients - meaning no messy goop & the ability for you to instantly SEE your unique end result! We are Tuscaloosa's premier Invisalign® provider. In our practice, EVERY patient is a candidate for clear aligner therapy.
We pride ourselves on gifting you the best orthodontic result (regardless of the modality you may choose) and doing so in a timely fashion!
Happy Patients
The Doctors and Team Who Care The Most
Happy Patients
"Having an amazing experience and
so thankful for Dr. Dyer!"
-Tyler
"They have the sweetest staff!! I am more than pleased with the way my teeth turned out I highly recommended this orthodontist!"
-Alyssa
"I really enjoyed being a patient here. They treat you like family - loved the staff."
- Douglas
Our Services
Early Orthodontic/ Interceptive Treatment
With interceptive orthodontics, treatment starts earlier than it would with traditional orthodontic methods — usually 6 to 9 years of age. In contrast, standard orthodontic treatment begins at age 10 to 12 or once most of the permanent teeth have come in. Interceptive treatment doesn't necessarily involve braces; it can employ a number of other techniques, ranging from special devices to behavioral modification. Afterward, traditional braces or other appliances are often (but not always) needed.
The goal of interceptive orthodontics is to influence the growth and development of the jaws (or other oral structures) in a way that that would be more difficult or impossible to do at an older age. It is effective only while the body is still growing — that's why it begins early, and why it isn't recommended for adults. When done at the right time, interceptive treatment offers results that otherwise couldn't be achieved without longer or more invasive treatments: namely, a healthier smile with better aesthetics and improved function.
Invisalign® Clear Aligner Therapy
Invisalign® is a modern solution to straightening your teeth! NO BRACKETS OR WIRES INVOLVED! Clear, smooth and durable plastic is custom moulded into a set of invisible aligners that snap into place over your teeth. Every one-two weeks, you exchange your aligners for a new set that slowly straighten your teeth to their correct positions.
The best part of Invisalign® is that nobody else needs to know you are straightening your teeth! You will wear your Invisalign® aligners 22 hours a day, including while you sleep, and remove them to eat and clean your teeth. Because you have the ability to remove your "braces", you can eat what you want!
If you are interested in what your smile will look like upon completing Invisalign® treatment, please give our office a call today! Your consultation, scan, and simulated treatment outcome is CUSTOM and 100% complimentary!
Self-Ligating Braces (also available in CLEAR)
The braces used in our office are called In-Ovation-R and In-Ovation-C brackets. This bracket system provides you with:
- Faster results
- Shorter appointments
- Fewer office visits
- Greater comfort
- The best smile esthetics
As shown to the left, with In-Ovation-R brackets you may choose from a variety of colored elastic ties or to forgo the colored elastic ties altogether.
In-Ovation- C braces are a new and technically advanced CLEAR porcelain bracket system giving you the radiant smile you have always wanted without the bright silver metal look!
Treating Orthodontic Discomfort at Home
Manual Fix: Sometimes you’re eating and all of a sudden feel a wire poking you. Take a look in the mirror. It could just be that the wire is bowing out and isn’t completely off the bracket. Try using your finger to push the wire back into place.
Cut off the End: Pull the cheek back and use fingernail clippers to clip off the end of the wire.
Bend it: Instead of cutting it, you could try gently bending the wire back into position. Use a blunted toothpick, your fingers or even an eraser head to do this. Go slowly; you don’t want the wire to snap in an inconvenient place.
Get out the Tweezers: If you have eaten something that has moved a wire out of place, get a pair of thin nosed tweezers, disinfect the tips, and try to grab the end of the loose wire. Using a magnifying mirror if possible, gently guide the wire back into the bracket slot if you can. You could also tuck the broken lace behind the arch wire or around the bracket.
Use Some Wax: Your orthodontist probably gives you a new packet of wax each time you visit. Put a small ball of that wax on the end of the wire that’s poking you so you can get some relief from the pain without doing anything to compromise your braces. Keep both the wax and the bracket dry. Don’t have wax on hand? You can use a cotton ball or some gauze in a pinch.
Treat your Cuts and Sores: Sometimes those loose wires can really cause a bad sore or cut in your cheeks. Swish a mixture of warm water and salt in your mouth for a minute at a time, up to six times a day to help it heal.
If you are experiencing a true orthodontic emergency that cannot be remedied by these tips, please call us at 205-553-2524.
