ADVANCED ORTHoDONTIC CARE-TREATING TO THE FACE
At Dr. Dona Seely Orthodontics in Bellevue, we believe a beautiful smile is about much more than straight teeth—it’s about creating harmony throughout the entire face. Dr. Seely’s philosophy of “treating to the face” emphasizes the balance between the teeth, lips, jaws, and overall facial structure to achieve results that are naturally beautiful, healthy, and long-lasting. By enhancing both function and appearance, Dr. Seely’s comprehensive, whole-face approach helps patients experience greater confidence and improved overall well-being.
- Comprehensive Evaluation:
Dr. Seely begins with an in-depth assessment to analyze the patient’s facialstructure, jaw alignment, lip support, and overall profile. This allows her tosee how each component contributes to facial balance.
- Enhancing Natural Aesthetics:
Treatment is carefully planned to complement andenhance the patient’s natural features, promoting facial symmetry and aproportionate, harmonious appearance.
- Guiding Jaw Growth & Alignment:
As a leader in dentofacial orthopedics and facial balance, Dr. Dona Seely specializes in identifying and correcting facial asymmetries and jaw discrepancies early in growing children, often before they affect long-term growth. This approach often includes orthopedic techniques— such as palatal expansion or growth-guidance appliances—to correct jaw discrepancies like overbites, underbites, or crossbites at the skeletal level.
- Functional and Health Benefits:
By optimizing jaw and teeth alignment, “treating to the face” not only enhances appearance but also improves chewing, speech, breathing, and overall comfort, helping to prevent issues such as TMJ strain or sleep apnea.
- Personalized, Lifelong Results:
Every treatment plan is customized to the patient’s unique facial anatomy, ensuring a naturally beautiful smile that aligns perfectly with their facial contours and supports long-term oral and airway health.
In essence, treating to the face represents a holistic, patient-centered approach to orthodontics—one that sees the smile as part of the entire face and focuses on creating lasting harmony, health, and confidence.
You deserve to experience orthodontics that goes beyond straight teeth. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Dona Seely Orthodontics in Bellevue to discover how our whole-face approach can help you achieve lasting facial balance and a naturally beautiful smile.
Dentofacial Orthopedics &
Facial Asymmetry
As a leading orthodontist in Bellevue, Dr. Dona Seely is recognized for her expertise in dentofacial orthopedics—a specialized area of orthodontics focused on guiding the growth and development of the facial bones and jaw structure. Dentofacial orthopedics goes beyond straightening teeth; it addresses the entire facial framework to create balance, symmetry, and proper function. By treating skeletal imbalances and facial asymmetries early in children, Dr. Seely helps promote optimal airway development, healthy jaw alignment, and long-term facial harmony.
Airway Analysis & Sleep Apnea
Undetected airway issues can lead to poor sleep, fatigue, and long-term health or behavioral challenges. As a leading orthodontist, Dr. Seely uses advanced 3D imaging and airway analysis technology to evaluate and address structural concerns that impact breathing and sleep quality. Integrating sleep apnea assessment into orthodontic care allows for early detection and effective treatment of airway problems in both children and adults. By supporting proper breathing and jaw alignment, Dr. Seely helps patients achieve better sleep, improved overall health, and lasting well-being.
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TMJ DISORDER EVALUATION & TREATMENT
If you or your child experiences jaw clicking, headaches, or facial pain, TMJ disorder may be the underlying cause. At our Bellevue orthodontic practice, Dr. Dona Seely provides advanced TMJ diagnosis and treatment using cutting-edge 3D imaging technology to precisely evaluate jaw joint function. Unlike standard 2D panoramic X-rays, 3D imaging offers a detailed view of the temporomandibular joint, allowing Dr. Seely to identify the root cause of discomfort and develop an accurate diagnosis. As a leading orthodontist in Bellevue, Dr. Seely does not create treatment plans or appliances without a thorough, data-driven evaluation. Her personalized approach helps relieve pain, restore healthy jaw movement, and improve long-term function and comfort.
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Jaw Surgery &
Complex Orthodontic Cases
In certain complex or severe cases where jaw alignment cannot be corrected through traditional orthodontic methods alone, surgical orthodontics—also known as orthognathic surgery—may be recommended. At Dr. Dona Seely Orthodontics in Bellevue, Dr. Seely collaborates closely with highly skilled oral and maxillofacial surgeons to develop a comprehensive, customized treatment plan for each patient.
Using advanced 3D imaging and digital treatment simulations, Dr. Seely precisely plans the movement of the teeth and jaws to achieve optimal facial balance, bite function, and aesthetics. This collaborative, technology-driven approach ensures that each surgical case delivers accurate, natural-looking, and long-lasting results. Patients benefit from improved jaw alignment, enhanced facial symmetry, better breathing, and a more harmonious smile—all guided by Dr. Seely’s expertise in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.
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