Our Treatment Options

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Metal Braces

Metal braces are the most common type of braces for orthodontic patients. Today's metal braces are much smaller, flatter, and more comfortable than in the past. Patients of all ages choose metal braces to help them achieve straight, beautiful smiles.

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Ceramic Braces

Having braces doesn't necessarily require highly noticeable metal brackets and wires. In fact, many of today's braces are made from either clear or natural tooth colored materials to provide patients with an attractive, less noticeable alternative to traditional braces.

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Clear Aligners

Clear aligners are an effective alternative to traditional braces, because they use a system of clear, removable trays used to straighten teeth. Each aligner is custom-made to fit over your teeth and is designed to gradually move teeth into their proper position.

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INBRACE

INBRACE is a type of lingual brackets that allow us to work on your smile without people even knowing. It is a great solution to those who want an invisible solution but do not want clear aligners to take in and out and wear 20+ hours a week. The smart wire technology is custom to your teeth and designed to gently align teeth into their position.

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Early Phase

Early treatment (also known as Phase One) typically begins around age eight or nine (Phase Two will begin around age 11 or older). The goal of early treatment is to correct the growth of the jaw and certain bite problems, such as underbite. Early treatment also helps to make room for permanent teeth to come in properly, lessening the chance of extractions in the future.

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Retainers

To keep your smile looking its best, you'll have to wear a retainer to preserve and stabilize your results. Retainers are needed to control or limit potential changes in tooth position. They are used after orthodontic treatment to hold teeth in their correct alignment while the surrounding gums, bone, and muscle adjust to the new positioning of your teeth.

Impacted Canines

An impacted tooth is a tooth that is blocked or “stuck” underneath the gum line, and does not erupt into its correct position on its own. Most often, an impacted tooth will be a third molar, or wisdom tooth, though it is a common occurrence in canine teeth as well. Canine teeth are located at the corners of the arch, next to the incisors. Canine’s long root make them very strong and stable teeth.

 

Jaw Surgery

Certain cases with jaw discrepancy, malocclusion or misaligned bites may require more than just orthodontic treatment. In these cases a combination of orthodontic treatment and jaw surgery are used to align your teeth and jaw. We work with your oral surgeon and dentist to align your teeth and get you ready for jaw surgery.