Orthodontics for All Ages in Birmingham & Grosse Pointe
Care for Every Smile, at Every Age
At Orthodontic Associates, Dr. Gregory Hummon and Dr. Thomas Gebeck Jr. provide expert orthodontic care for patients of all ages.
Whether your child needs early interceptive treatment or you're ready to improve your own smile, our Birmingham and Grosse Pointe Farms teams are here to guide your family every step of the way.
Orthodontics for Children
Support Healthy Growth With Early Care
The best smiles start with early intervention. We recommend bringing your child in for an orthodontic screening around age seven.
At this age, Dr. Hummon and Dr. Gebeck Jr. can detect growth or alignment issues before they become bigger problems—and provide proactive solutions to support a healthy bite.
Early Interceptive Treatment
Early interceptive treatment often helps reduce the need for more complex orthodontic care later. At Orthodontic Associates, we use a range of tools and appliances designed to promote healthy growth and development in young patients.
Palate Expanders
Palate expanders gradually widen the upper jaw, making room for proper alignment and preventing crowding. This early intervention sets the foundation for a healthier bite and smoother treatment down the road.
Space Maintainers
If baby teeth fall out too early, space maintainers hold the gap open until permanent teeth are ready to come in. This protects proper alignment and helps avoid future complications.
Headgear
Headgear helps correct more significant bite and jaw alignment issues by applying gentle, steady pressure. It’s a useful tool for balancing upper and lower jaw growth during key stages of development.
Habit Control Appliance
These appliances help discourage habits like thumb sucking or tongue thrusting, which can affect dental development. Stopping these behaviors early can make future orthodontic care easier and more effective.
Comprehensive Treatment
Comprehensive treatment is a two-phase orthodontic approach that combines early intervention (Phase I) with full corrective treatment during the teen years (Phase II).
Dr. Hummon and Dr. Gebeck Jr. use this method when early issues need to be addressed first, followed by a second phase to fine-tune alignment and bite once all permanent teeth have erupted. This proactive plan helps reduce complexity later and leads to healthier, more stable results.
Orthodontics for Teens
Confidence That Grows With Them
The teen years are an ideal time for orthodontic treatment. Dr. Hummon and Dr. Gebeck Jr. offer personalized care that fits seamlessly into your teen’s busy schedule—and gives them a reason to smile.
Why Teens Thrive With Treatment
The Perfect Time
With most permanent teeth in place and active jaw growth, the teen years offer optimal conditions for straightening teeth and correcting bite concerns.
Smile With Confidence
Orthodontic treatment improves more than just oral health. It boosts self-esteem at a time when confidence matters most.
Flexible Treatment Options
From low-profile clear aligners to traditional braces, we offer solutions tailored to your teen’s lifestyle and preferences.
What to Expect at Your Teen’s First Visit
Digital Imaging
We use advanced digital scanning to capture a full view of your teen’s teeth and bite without messy impressions.
Customized Planning
Dr. Gebeck or Dr. Hummon will walk you through a personalized treatment plan designed for efficient, effective results.
Ongoing Support
Our team offers regular check-ins, flexible scheduling, and expert care to keep your teen’s treatment on track.
Orthodontics for Adults
It’s Never Too Late to Love Your Smile
Orthodontic treatment isn’t just for kids and teens. Whether you’ve always wanted to straighten your teeth or need retreatment, our team provides discreet, modern options that work with your lifestyle.
Why Adults Choose Orthodontics
Healthier Teeth & Gums
Straighter teeth are easier to clean, which helps prevent gum disease, decay, and other long-term oral health issues.
Improved Confidence
A confident smile can make a lasting impression—in your career, your social life, and your daily interactions.
Subtle Treatment Choices
We offer clear aligners and ceramic braces that blend into your lifestyle while delivering powerful results.
Options Built Around You
Invisalign
Our clear aligners are custom-fit, nearly invisible, and removable for meals or brushing. A popular choice for adults who want a discreet, flexible option.
Clear Braces
These ceramic braces match the color of your teeth for a more subtle look—ideal for anyone who prefers a fixed solution with less visibility.
Metal Braces
Tried and true, today’s metal braces are smaller, more comfortable, and still the most effective option for certain complex cases.
Let’s Build Your Smile Together
Whether you’re seven or seventy, a straighter, healthier smile starts at Orthodontic Associates. Schedule your free consultation in Birmingham or Grosse Pointe and see how we can help you or your child smile with confidence.