How do we, as Orthodontists, assist in the treatment of OSA?

Our doctors are trained specifically to monitor growth and development of the face and jaws, which may have a significant impact on a child’s airway. Our orthodontists have extensive experience in identifying jaw growth discrepancies, and may prescribe an appliance to aid in a child’s growth and development.

Personal Consultations

Prior to beginning treatment, patients and parents visit the office for a consultation appointment. Your consultation will be conducted personally by Dr. Biggs or Dr. Hansen, and will provide an opportunity for questions regarding the type and duration of treatment, as well as other important information. Patients are pleased to discover that due to the early intervention utilized by Dr. Biggs and Dr. Hansen, Herbst® and Headgear appliances are not used on their patients. Also, due to this early growth management, the extraction of teeth is now rare.

What appliances might be used to help my child's OSA?

The type of appliance used depends on the individual child’s problem. If the width of the upper jaw is the main concern, a Airway Expansion Appliance can often be utilized to address it. However, if the issue is a lower jaw that is under developed, a growth appliance may be utilized to encourage the forward growth and development of the lower jaw.

What anatomic features do orthodontists treat that are also present in children with OSA?

Children with OSA who also require orthodontic treatment, may have narrow or tapered upper or lower jaws, recessed lower jaws, severely crowded teeth, enlarged tonsils and adenoids, or may be mouth breathers.

If I suspect my child has OSA, should I go to the orthodontist first?

That depends. The recommendation by the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Dental Association is that children see an orthodontist by age 7. If your child is 7 years old, it would be appropriate for them to be screened by an orthodontist with a background in OSA. A medical diagnosis of OSA must be made by an Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) doctor or a Sleep Specialist.

Your Trusted Orthodontist in Indianapolis and the surrounding areas

Dr. Jeffery Biggs and Dr. Vince Hansen are highly respected by their colleagues and patients and are widely recognized in our community for providing excellent orthodontic treatment for children and adults!

Welcome to Biggs-Hansen Orthodontics in Indianapolis, IN, your local orthodontist.

We are located at 9333 N. Meridian Street Suite 301 Indianapolis, IN 46260.

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“Everyone at this office is most wonderful! The entire staff is friendly, smiley, detailed with what to expect next and are caring about your child’s teeth. Both dentists are thorough, professional, comforting and offer clear insight to the expected path with teeth and overbites, or whatever issue a child’s teeth can have as they grow. Biggs and Hansen are a team together and with their staff. It is a supportive environment from start to finish.” Tami G.

“The Doctor’s were both very nice. We spent our consult with Dr. Biggs and he was great. He remembered the interests of my boys that was written in their charts. He made them feel comfortable during their exam. Very personable. Overall, very pleased with our initial visit.” Melissa R.

“Thank you for the braces and retainers. Which changed my life. I’ve gotten many compliments on my smile. And enjoyed the procedures and games in the waiting room. Everyone there is friendly too.” Ben C.

“I went to visit this orthodontic clinic because I have a problem with my retainer by other orthodontist. Let me tell you everybody in the office were soo nice from the person that take you in, the doctor, and general staff. I love the whole experience. The office is big and nice too. I would absolute recommend this practice and Dr Biggs.” Virginia V.

“Excellent. Professional. Flexible. Kind. Family Oriented. Dr Hansen and Dr Biggs have cared for 9 of my children over the past decade. They have seen my family through standard orthodontic care, as well as actively guided us through more complicated care including: collaborating with other professionals for implant placement and jaw reconstruction, coming in after hours for sports related facial and dental trauma, and assisting with persistent youth sleep apnea.” Claire M.

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About Us

Our mission is to provide our patients with the finest possible orthodontic care, with the highest degree of technical excellence, friendliness and respect. We offer the latest in orthodontic treatment, including self-ligating braces, Invisalign^® invisible braces, and clear aligner technologies. Our doctors and expert staff customize treatment for each patient, with that individual’s priorities and expectations in mind.

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Contact our orthodontic office near Carmel and Westfield, IN at 317.316.0285 for a personal consultation.

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Early Orthodontic Treatment

Biggs-Hansen Orthodontics specializes in Early Orthodontics Treatment, sometimes called Interceptive Treatment.

The American Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontists recommend the all children be screened by and orthodontist by age 7 (see braces. org).

It is extremely important that certain growth and dental problems be identified and treated within a specific window of time, often before the adult teeth grow in, for the best treatment results. This decreases the chances of needing more complex treatment later.

Early treatment in our office is beneficial in preventing impacted teeth (teeth becoming stuck in the jaws), the extraction of permanent teeth, jaw surgeries due to malaligned jaws, and the development of TMJ (temporomandibular joint) problems.

Not all children need, or benefit from, early orthodontic treatment. Our doctors have specialized training to evaluate which bite and growth problems are best treated early.

Choosing An Orthodontic Practice is a serious decision

There is a lot to think about when choosing an orthodontic practice for your family. That decision should be based on orthodontic expertise and experience, and a commitment to providing the most advanced orthodontic treatment in a convenient and comfortable office.

Dr. Biggs, and Dr.Hansen, are recognized by their colleagues and patients as consummate professionals and are widely recognized in our community for providing excellent orthodontic treatment for children and adults. Whether the patient is 7 or 70 years old, our doctors are trained to manage that individual patient’s needs.

Our doctors work together on all patient care from the ground up. Both doctors participate in each patient’s treatment planning and treatment visits, offering high quality care by getting two orthodontists for the price of one.

Discover New Orthodontic Options to meet your needs

A beautiful smile can be achieved in as little as 6 months, with minimal impact on your appearance, or your daily activities.
Choosing an orthodontist is a serious decision. Our doctors have specialized training, and we have esthetic options to meet everyone’s needs.
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Short Term Orthodontics is another option for a great smile

As orthodontics specialists, we offer Short Term Orthodontics that can often be completed in 3 to 9 months. This service is for adults not able or willing to seek ideal or full treatment, while still wanting the esthetic benefit of straight teeth.

Biggs-Hansen Orthodontics specializes in all types of tooth movement. We focus solely on orthodontics and do not provide general dental services, such as cleaning, fillings, and crowns. We focus on offering orthodontic treatment all day, every day.

If you are interested in pursuing Short Term Orthodontics, including Invisalign (clear aligners) and clear braces, schedule a consultation with us to learn more about your treatment options.

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To give you and your child the best experience, we have incorporated Intraoral Scanning & 3D Model Printing into our practice.

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Jeffery Biggs, DDS, MS

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“Our Orthodontists are always very considerate of our time. Very open to our questions and concerns. Always appear to be on the cutting edge of technology, techniques, and latest orthodontic information which makes our life easier and makes us feel very comfortable that we have entrusted our services to them.”