Orthodontic Services

Virtually invisible, there are several advantages clear braces have over traditional braces and aligners. Clear braces combine tieless braces with high technology archwires that are clinically proven to move teeth fast and comfortably with truly spectacular smile and facial results.

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Metal braces made from stainless steel brackets and wires remain the most popular choice for braces and are very effective.

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It’s never too late to straighten your smile! The perfect solution for adults on the go, Invisalign® clear aligners offer a comfortable and affordable orthodontic solution without the look and feel of traditional metal braces. Invisalign® uses 3D computer graphics technology to create a series of custom-made aligners created for you and only you. These aligner trays are made of comfortable and virtually invisible clear material that you wear over your teeth.

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Virtually invisible, there are several advantages clear brackets have over traditional braces and aligners. Clear braces combine tieless braces with high technology archwires that are clinically proven to move teeth fast and comfortably with truly spectacular smile and facial results. Available from skilled orthodontists, clear braces combine the best of traditional clear braces and invisible aligners to deliver a discrete treatment experience with results that go beyond straight teeth.

Self-ligating brackets have some advantages over traditional metal braces.

The primary difference is that they do not use elastics or metal ties to connect the archwire to the brackets. There are several potential benefits to choosing self-ligating brackets if it is determined that they are a good option for your treatment.

• Aesthetics – Self-ligating brackets may appear smaller than traditional brackets.
• Cleaning – The absence of elastics and ties can make it easier for patients with self-ligating braces to keep their teeth and braces clean, although special care and attention to daily cleaning is important with any type of orthodontic treatment.
• Appointment Time – Adjustment appointments are often shorter with this efficient system due to the specialized brackets that hold the archwire within the bracket.
• Treatment Time – Overall treatment time with self-ligating orthodontic brackets is often shorter than that of traditional metal braces.

Damon Braces® combine tieless braces with high technology arch wires to move teeth faster and more comfortably than traditional braces.

Virtually invisible, Damon Clear has clear advantages over traditional braces and aligners. Damon Clear is part of the innovative Damon System, which combines tieless braces with high technology archwires that are clinically proven to move teeth fast and comfortably with truly spectacular smile and facial results.

Available from skilled orthodontists, Damon Clear combines the best of traditional clear braces and invisible aligners to deliver a discrete treatment experience with results that go beyond straight teeth.

Habit Appliance- A habit appliance is useful to help stop a thumb or finger habit and/or to help re-train an improper tongue position or swallowing pattern. It is sometimes necessary to place an appliance to minimize the harm and distortion the habits or tongue posture can have on teeth. Most habit appliances are banded for adhesion to the back molars and are not removable.

Space Maintenance- Space maintainers are used to keep teeth from drifting into an empty tooth space due to early loss of primary (baby) teeth. Baby teeth act as a guide for the eruption of the permanent teeth. A space maintainer is made of stainless steel and/or plastic. It can be removable or fixed to the teeth.

Distalizer / Molar Rotation- Molar adjustment can be accomplished prior to full orthodontic treatment through the use of a Distalizer. This treatment technique can effectively position molars for bracketing and significantly shorten the patient’s full orthodontic treatment time.

Once treatment is complete, a retainer is worn for a period of time, usually just at night. The retainer helps maintain the new smile and also allows for small adjustments, if needed, once the braces have been removed.

Your orthodontist will go over the options with you and provide specific instructions on the use of your retainers.

The Palatal Expander Device (PED) serves as a revolutionary solution in orthodontic treatment, designed t alleviate crowding and correct misalignments by widening the upper jaw, thereby creating ample space for optimal tooth and jaw positioning. Available in both removable and fixed variants, PEDs cater to diverse patient needs, offering a tailored approach to enhance oral structure and function. This innovative tool underscores our commitment to embracing advanced orthodontic techniques, ensuring patients receive the most effective and customized treatment plans for achieving a balanced, healthy smile.

Propel® stands at the forefront of orthodontic innovation, offering a clinically validated technique to expedite tooth alignment by enhancing the bone structure around your teeth. This advanced method, seamlessly integrated into treatments at our office, is non-invasive and requires no downtime, allowing patients to continue their daily activities without interruption. By stimulating the bone, Propel® significantly reduces the time needed to achieve desired orthodontic outcomes, embodying our commitment to providing efficient, cutting-edge care that aligns perfectly with our patients’ busy lifestyles.

Surgical orthodontics involves orthognathic surgery and is done to correct misalignments or other abnormalities in the upper jaw and lower jaws. For this type of orthodontics, we work closely with an oral surgeon to create a treatment plan. This surgery and orthodontic treatment solution can help improve speech, breathing, chewing, and appearance.

Orthognathic surgery can involve surgical procedures such as an osteotomy (bone cutting), bone grafts, or distraction osteogenesis (stretching of the bone), and orthodontic (braces) care. Orthognathic correction is conducted in stages, and the course of treatment can last a few months up to one year or more.

In order to perform the procedure successfully, the jawbones will be repositioned in accordance with one’s specific needs. Inconspicuous incisions are usually made inside, and if needed, outside the mouth to allow for surgical plates, screws, wires, and rubber bands to be used to hold your jaws in their new positions.

If you experience a breakage or loosening of any of your appliances please call our office as soon as possible. Please do not come directly to the office. By calling us first we will be able to schedule a time to see you. If you have a scheduled appointment already, please call to let us know that you need something repaired so that we may add additional time to your appointment if needed.

If you need assistance after hours, please call our office phone line and leave a message on our emergency service so that we may contact you. Please be sure to leave your name, phone number with area code, and a brief message.