For most people, a beautiful smile is the most obvious benefit of orthodontics. After your braces come off, you'll feel more self-confident. During your treatment, we want you to feel as comfortable as possible.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works

Orthodontic appliances can be 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 a corrected position. This is a great time to wear braces! Gone are the days when a metal band with a bracket was placed around each tooth. You can choose brackets that are clear or metallic color and all our brackets are self-ligating, so there are no more elastic ties to worry about. Self-ligating braces are made of a high tech metal alloy providing a lighter, consistent force that makes tooth movement more comfortable. Wires are also less noticeable than they used to be and the latest materials move teeth more efficiently and with less discomfort to patients.

Duration of Treatment

Treatment time will be tailored specifically for each patient and their treatment objectives. Patients grow at different rates and will respond variously to orthodontic treatment, so the time to case completion may differ from the patient to patient. The patient's diligent use of any prescribed rubber bands or headgear is an important factor in achieving the most efficient treatment. Interceptive, or early treatment procedures, may take as few as six months.