Treatments & Services
Orthodontic appliances are made of metal, ceramic, or plastic. They may be removable or they may be brackets bonded to the teeth. By placing a constant, gentle force in a carefully controlled direction, braces slowly move teeth to the proper position.
Gone are the days when a metal band with a bracket was placed around each tooth. You can now choose clear or metal brackets and, in some cases, the color of your appliance. Wires are far less noticeable, and the latest materials are designed to move teeth faster with more comfort. Today, any age is a great age to wear braces!
Duration
Treatment time varies and can last between one and three years, depending on several factors including age, treatment method, and how minor or severe your case is. A big factor in a successful treatment is you! The more involved and diligent you are, the more efficient your treatment will be. For children, receiving interceptive or early treatment can also help provide a quicker treatment time.
Before beginning your orthodontic care, your doctor will discuss all of your options and provide an estimate for how long your full treatment may take. Please contact our practice to schedule an appointment and learn more about orthodontics and the treatments we provide.
Types of Braces
Traditional Metal Braces
These are the most common type of braces and are more comfortable today than ever before. Made of high-grade stainless steel, metal braces straighten your teeth using metal brackets and archwires.
Self-Ligating Braces
These braces are made from the same materials as traditional braces. However, self-ligating braces do not require the use of elastics, meaning fewer appointments and less friction being placed on the tooth.
Clear (Ceramic) Braces
Ceramic braces are made of clear materials and are therefore less visible on your teeth than metal braces.
Clear Aligners
Clear aligners are a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable acrylic trays that straighten your teeth like braces. They are removable, so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment, plus brushing and flossing are less of a hassle.
Lingual Braces
Lingual braces are hidden behind the teeth and are therefore “invisible” when you smile. They are a very reasonable option for athletes, models, actors/actresses, musicians who play wind instruments, and adult professionals.
Our office is proud to be a certified provider of Invisalign clear aligners, which give you a clear, convenient, and comfortable option to achieve the smile you’ve always wanted.
Why Invisalign treatment?
Faster treatment
With weekly aligner changes, you’re on your way to the smile you want even faster.
Proven results
SmartTrack® material and SmartForce® features are clinically proven to improve control of tooth movement with Invisalign clear aligners.
Better fit
Aligners made from SmartTrack material are comfortable, fit well, and are easy to put on and take off.
Effective
Invisalign clear aligners can treat a wide range of teeth-straightening conditions, including crossbites, crowding, open bites, gapped teeth, overbites, and underbites.
Virtually invisible
Most people won’t even know you’re going through treatment, because Invisalign aligners are virtually invisible!
Comfortable
Invisalign clear aligner trays are not only smooth and comfortable to wear, but they’re also removable, so you can still brush, floss, and eat!
Convenient
Invisalign treatment is ideal for your busy schedule since you only need to visit our office every six weeks.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works
Orthodontic appliances are made of metal, ceramic, or plastic. They may be removable or they may be brackets bonded to the teeth. By placing a constant, gentle force in a carefully controlled direction, braces slowly move teeth to the proper position.
Gone are the days when a metal band with a bracket was placed around each tooth. You can now choose clear or metal brackets and, in some cases, the color of your appliance. Wires are far less noticeable, and the latest materials are designed to move teeth faster with more comfort. Today, any age is a great age to wear braces!
Orthodontic Surgery
This treatment is used to correct severe cases that include bad bites, jaw bone abnormalities, and malocclusion.
Clarity™ SL
The most advanced braces technology available! Clarity provides an advanced and aesthetic alternative to traditional metal braces using durable, translucent, ceramic brackets.
Forsus™
The Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device promotes growth in adolescents, helping to eliminate excessive overbites, improve the fit of teeth, and possibly prevent the need for jaw surgery. The appliance is installed in one appointment and doesn’t require any additional lab work.