For residents of Hamden, Connecticut, seeking orthodontic treatment often begins with addressing one of three common issues: crowding, spacing, or a bite misalignment. Feldman Orthodontics, which serves Hamden patients from its Cheshire office, provides insight into how these problems are evaluated and what treatment typically involves. The practice is staffed by four board-certified orthodontists: Dr. Jonny Feldman, Dr. David Feldman, Dr. Kelly Morrison, and Dr. Preeti Chandhoke.
Orthodontic issues that prompt patients to seek care include crowding, where there is insufficient room in the dental arch causing teeth to shift out of alignment and making oral hygiene more difficult; spacing, which refers to gaps between teeth often due to missing teeth or a size discrepancy between teeth and jaw; overbite and underbite, where the upper and lower teeth meet incorrectly when the jaw closes; crossbite, where upper teeth sit inside the lower teeth, potentially leading to uneven enamel wear; and open bite, where front teeth 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. This approach divides care into an early phase during childhood to guide jaw growth and create space, followed by a second phase once permanent teeth have erupted to align the final dentition. However, this is not appropriate for every child and is only recommended when early intervention can significantly alter the outcome. For a smaller subset of patients, surgical orthodontics may be necessary when jaw relationship issues cannot be resolved by tooth movement alone. In such scenarios, orthodontic treatment is coordinated with jaw surgery, and both braces and clear aligners may be used depending on the case.
Orthodontic treatment spans several months, and appointment frequency is a practical concern for families commuting from Hamden. Feldman Orthodontics offers remote monitoring for qualifying patients, allowing progress to be reviewed between visits and reducing the number of in-office appointments needed. Digital scanning and 3D imaging replace traditional impressions for treatment planning and the production of clear aligners. The team notes, "Fewer visits without losing oversight of the case is the practical benefit for families driving in."
Both braces and clear aligners are available for children, teens, and adults at Feldman Orthodontics. Every completed case transitions into a retention phase with retainers and follow-up appointments. New patients receive a complimentary consultation before any treatment is agreed upon.
Feldman Orthodontics is a Connecticut practice with offices in Cheshire, Wallingford, and North Haven. The practice provides early evaluations, teen and adult orthodontics, braces, clear aligners, surgical orthodontics, retainers, and follow-up care, along with digital scanning, 3D imaging, and remote monitoring. Patients in Hamden are served from the Cheshire office, and more information is available at Feldman Orthodontics.
