Advanced Orthodontic Technology in Southampton & Wainscott, NY
More Detailed Information for More Personalized Orthodontic Care
At Cartier Orthodontics, we use advanced orthodontic technology in Southampton and Wainscott, NY, to see more, plan more carefully, and explain treatment more clearly from the beginning. Our Southampton and Wainscott offices use digital scanning and advanced imaging to evaluate tooth position, jaw relationships, growth, bite concerns, and other details that may influence your orthodontic plan.
Led by Dr. Michelle Cartier, DDS, our approach combines modern diagnostic tools with individualized clinical judgment. Technology does not replace the orthodontist. Instead, it gives us better information to design treatment around the needs of each child, teen, or adult.
Digital Tools That Support Better-Informed Treatment Planning
Orthodontic treatment starts long before braces or clear aligners are placed. We first need to understand how your teeth are positioned, how your bite fits together, how the jaws relate, and whether growth or development may affect treatment.
Digital technology allows us to gather that information in greater detail while making the diagnostic process more comfortable and easier for patients to understand.
At Cartier Orthodontics, these tools include:
iTero Scans
An iTero digital scanner creates a detailed three-dimensional model of your teeth and bite. Instead of relying on traditional impression material, the scanner captures the surfaces of your teeth digitally.
This information can support Invisalign treatment in Southampton & Wainscott and other orthodontic planning by helping us evaluate tooth positions, spacing, crowding, and bite relationships. Digital models can also make it easier to show patients what we are seeing and explain how treatment may change their smile.
CBCT Scans (3D X-Rays)
Cone beam computed tomography, or CBCT, creates three-dimensional images of the teeth, jaws, roots, and surrounding structures.
A CBCT scan may be useful when we need more detailed information about impacted teeth, root positions, jaw relationships, airway structures, or other anatomical considerations. Because it provides a 3D view, it can reveal relationships that are difficult to appreciate on a standard two-dimensional image alone.
We use CBCT when clinically appropriate rather than automatically for every patient.
Panoramic X-Rays
A panoramic X-ray provides a broad view of the upper and lower jaws, including erupted teeth, developing teeth, roots, and supporting structures.
This type of image can help us evaluate tooth development, identify missing or impacted teeth, and understand how permanent teeth are positioned beneath the gums. It is especially useful during growth and development when planning early orthodontic treatment.
Cephalometric X-Rays
Cephalometric X-rays provide a side-view image of the head and help us evaluate relationships between the teeth, jaws, facial profile, and surrounding structures.
These measurements can be especially helpful when bite correction, growth, or jaw relationships are important parts of treatment planning. They give Dr. Cartier another perspective when determining how orthodontic movement may affect both function and facial balance.
Visit Our Southampton & Wainscott Offices
Cartier Orthodontics – Southampton
365 County Rd 39A, Suite 6
Southampton, NY 11968
New Patients: (631) 619-2162
Current Patients: (631) 287-0266
Cartier Orthodontics –Wainscott
384 Montauk Highway, Suite 4
Wainscott, NY 11975
New Patients: (631) 537- 1744
Current Patients: (631) 600- 7930
Frequently Asked Questions About Orthodontic Technology
Understanding the Tools Used in Your Treatment
What is an iTero scan used for in orthodontics?
An iTero scan creates a detailed 3D digital model of your teeth and bite. It can support treatment planning for Invisalign and other orthodontic treatments and eliminates the need for traditional impressions in many situations.
What does a CBCT scan show?
CBCT provides a three-dimensional view of teeth, roots, jaws, bone, and surrounding structures. It may be used when more detailed anatomical information is needed for treatment planning.
What is the difference between panoramic and cephalometric X-rays?
A panoramic X-ray provides a broad view of the teeth and jaws, while a cephalometric X-ray provides a side-view image that helps evaluate jaw relationships, facial proportions, growth, and bite alignment.
Does every orthodontic patient need a CBCT scan?
No. CBCT imaging is used when the additional three-dimensional information is clinically appropriate. Not every orthodontic case requires one.
Can digital scans show what my smile may look like after treatment?
Digital scanning and treatment-planning software can sometimes provide a simulation of proposed tooth movement. These simulations can help explain treatment goals, but they should not be viewed as a guarantee of the exact final result.
Start With Better Information About Your Smile
At Cartier Orthodontics, our advanced technology orthodontics in Southampton & Wainscott gives Dr. Michelle Cartier, DDS detailed information to support diagnosis, treatment planning, and clear patient communication.
From iTero scans and panoramic imaging to cephalometric X-rays and CBCT when appropriate, each tool helps us better understand your orthodontic needs and develop a plan based on the complete picture.