Straighten Your Teeth With Conventional Braces/ Orthodontics

Traditional wire and bracket orthodontics can be especially beneficial for patients with moderate to even severe crowding, misalignment and malocclusion problems. Braces can be attached to the teeth to help reposition and realign them for a straighter, healthier smile. Brackets work in conjunction with a thin metal wiring that is adjusted at each of your orthodontic appointments. This traditional orthodontic option is ideal for kids, teens and even adults undergoing treatment.

Why are Braces needed?

Metal braces are ideal for patients of all ages and can fix a variety of orthodontic issues. We often recommend traditional braces to our patients needing extensive care. Some problems that braces can fix include:

• Overcrowding
• Crooked, misaligned teeth
• Malocclusion problems
• Uneven spacing and gaps

It is not uncommon to have teeth that aren't perfectly straight. With severe crowding and misalignment, it can even be difficult to keep your teeth clean. We can perform an exam to determine if you might benefit from braces. Braces are affixed to the teeth until they are professionally removed, so they're ideal for patients of all ages.

What happens during treatment with Braces?

Orthodontic treatment begins with a complete consultation that involves x-rays, impressions and an exam. We want to get to know you or your child as well as the smile that needs to be straightened. We then affix metal brackets to the teeth and place a thin metal wire across these brackets. The wire is held in place by small rubber bands that come in a variety of fun colors. You will come in every few weeks in order to have the wiring adjusted to continue with treatment. Treatment using braces can take just months or several years depending on the specific patient. We do everything possible to ensure that your treatment is as comfortable and quick as possible while obtaining beautiful, straight results that will last.

If you would like to learn more about braces, call us today so that we can get you in for a quick and convenient appointment.

Orthodontic treatment is designed to realign and correct the look of your smile. Regardless of your age, it's never too late to start loving how you look. We customize each patient's treatment plan so that you receive the care specific to your needs. Our goal is to make orthodontics as affordable and easy for you as possible.

Why would Orthodontic treatment be needed?

There are a couple of problems that come with having crooked or crowded teeth. The first issue is that your self-esteem can be impacted, and you might avoid smiling because of the way that you look. Another big problem is that it might be difficult or even impossible for you to completely clean and floss your teeth. This can lead to areas of tooth decay, gingivitis and even gum disease.

We will examine your teeth to determine if and when you'd benefit the most from orthodontic treatment. There is no right age when it comes to having the work done. For parents, it's a good idea to bring children in for their first orthodontic consultation around the time they are seven to nine years old. For adults, it's never too late to start loving how your smile looks.

What happens during Orthodontic treatment?

First and foremost, we will perform an examination, take x-rays and provide you with a consultation. We will discuss orthodontic options available to you so that you can choose what works best for your needs and budget. We will work closely with you when it comes to choosing the system that is right for your smile goals. You can then expect to come in regularly to have adjustments or new aligners made over the course of treatment. Your treatment can take anywhere from just a few months to about two to three years depending on what type of work is needed.

If you think you would benefit from orthodontic treatment and want to learn more, call the office today, so that one of our staff members can further assist you.