At Thousand Oaks Orthodontics, we specialize in creating beautiful, healthy smiles through personalized orthodontic care.
Whether you're looking for traditional braces or more discreet options like Invisalign, our expert team is here to guide you every step of the way.
We use the latest technology to ensure faster, more comfortable treatments tailored to your unique needs. Let us help you achieve the confident smile you've always wanted!
OUR TREATMENTS
INVISALIGN
Invisalign is an orthodontic treatment used to straighten teeth, close gaps and adjust overbites. Invisalign aligners are designed as a clear alternative to metal braces for kids, teens and adults. The main advantage of Invisalign is that they are removable.
Therefore they can be removed prior to eating which results in better oral health. Also, Invisalign treatment is more comfortable and less intrusive. Compared to the other orthodontic treatments such as braces, invisalign treatments are more advantageous.
BRACES
PITTS 21 BRACKET SYSTEM
Pitts 21 uses the latest in braces technology by securing the bracket to the wire using a frictionless sliding door. This leads to faster treatment times, exceptional comfort, and the most beautiful smiles. Compared to traditional braces, Pitts 21 bracket placement is closer to your gums, resulting in a beautiful broad 12-tooth smile that follows the curvature of your lower lip, improving facial aesthetics, and reducing dark corridor in the corners of the mouth.
TWO PHASE TREATMENT
During phase one or early treatment, perfectly straight teeth is not a priority since the majority of these teeth will fall out anyway. The primary goal during this phase of treatment is widening the jaws for incoming adult teeth with expanders. Issues with the alignment of teeth such as cross bites, overbites, underbites and overcrowding can be fixed during the time when a child has both baby teeth and adult teeth simultaneously. This is also known as mixed definition.
Phase II: Phase II treatment is usually commenced when most adult teeth are in place and the twelve year molars are about to erupt, generally as early as eleven years of age and done throughout the teen or adult years. A full mouth of braces or Invisalign are used depending on the individual and treatment time can vary
ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES:
HERBST:
A Herbst appliance is used to fix an overjet bite, typically meant for younger, growing patients. When a child has an overjet, (meaning that the top teeth stick out too far compared to the lower teeth) a Herbst appliance might be the recommended option for treatment. A Herbst appliance is most effective when a patient is still growing, and has a retrusive lower jaw.
TADS:
Temporary Anchorage Devices are placed in the extra-alveolar or alveolar bone to provide orthodontic anchorage and removed as soon as they are through with their role in the treatment plan. These devices are made of titanium alloy or usually, titanium and inserted through gingiva with the application of a manual driver. They are also valuable for the intrusion of anterior teeth for the correction of a deep overbite.
EXPANDER:
An expander is a special orthodontic appliance that can widen a patient’s narrow upper jaw and help correct their cross bite if they have one. This appliance works by gently stretching the upper mid-palatal jaw suture, causing new bone to grow and stabilize the expansion. To widen, patients will be given a key to turn their expander once a day. These are temporary, and are generally worn for approximately 4-6 months.
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Patients with reasons to smile
Dr. Lee and his team are exceptional!!! Their process is so streamlined and proficient, making for a peaceful and enjoyable experience at every appointment and orthodontic stages of care.I would recommend Dr. Lee and the team to everyone in need of care.
Dr. Lee and his staff are all so amazing! I just finished my Invisalign and I couldn’t have had a better experience. Dr. Lee was amazing and super friendly including his whole staff.
Dr. Lee was recommended to me by two friends who had used him for getting Invisaline to straighten their teeth. I wish I hadn’t waited so long! Dr. Lee definitely knows his stuff:) The staff is also very kind and professional. I highly recommend Dr. Lee and don’t wait as long as I did!
Dr.Lee and staff are amazing! Professional, courteous, thoughtful and thorough. Highly recommend
Everyone is nice at the office. Dr.Lee is kind and knowledgeable. Definitely recommended!
I have both kids under Dr. Lee's care and his staff has helped my 10 year old and 13 year old be responsible invisaline users. They smile more now that their teeth are more organized. The staff is so friendly and they explain everything clearly. Highly recommend.
We love Dr. Lee and the whole office staff! They are always so friendly and helpful and we never have to wait too long to be seen.
My Son and I are both patients at this office.I could not be happier with my new smile. Dr Thomas Lee and his team have boosted my confidence tremendously. The kindness, cheerfulness, and efficiency in this office have made my entire treatment process pleasant and peaceful. I am firmly confident that you are one of the best orthodontic care teams in world! Highly recommended!
Dr. Lee and his staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. They are always positive and helpful. I’m in my 50th and after getting some dental work done including implants I end up with misaligned teeth and jaw. It is not an easy fix but Dr. Lee is working very patiently with me to fix the problem. I am experiencing big improvement each and every month.
I am happy to continue the 5-Star streak for Dr. Lee and his staff. Dr. Lee was recommended by my Dentist, who takes her kids to him for their orthodontic work. The fact that a fellow Dentist trusts Dr. Lee’s judgment over other competition, was enough assurance for me that he is the best. My son went from having an expander to now braces, and I have seen his teeth move beautifully without needing any teeth pulled. We love Thousand Oaks Orthodontics and are happy to have found them.
Great great experience. The team is super helpful and sweet and Dr.Lee pays great attention to detail. Very very very happy with their team.
Dr. Lee is the best!! I have a new perfect smile thanks to him and all of his team in the office. Service is incredible !!The best of the best!
Dr. Lee and his staff are wonderful. It was a pleasure to go to the office every time. My teeth turned out super straight. Thank you Dr. Lee.Roxana .
Dr . Lee is simply the best. All his staff are courteous, respectful, attentive and compassionate.I am a dentist myself and know many orthodontists.Not all orthodontists are created equal. Having observed his impeccable treatments over the years I wouldn’t want anyone else treating my daughter.
The office was on time and very efficient. Everything was great and very professional. We love going to this office the staff is friendly and makes the appointments fun. Dr. Lee is a great orthodontist he knows what is needed and keeps you informed.
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