"Invisible" Braces

Clear appliances (such as Invisalign®) use a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners to straighten your teeth. And, no one can tell you are wearing those aligners because they are invisible! Not only are the aligners invisible, they are removable, so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment, plus brushing and flossing are less of a hassle. The aligners are comfortable and have no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment.

Learn more about Invisalign at www.invisalign.com.

Ceramic Braces

Ceramic braces are made of clear materials and are therefore less visible on your teeth than metal braces. For this reason, ceramic braces are used mainly on older teenagers and adult patients who have cosmetic concerns. While they are visually less prominent, they do require more attention to oral hygiene as ceramic braces are larger and are more brittle than their metal counterparts. For these reasons, ceramic braces tend to be used more on upper front teeth than on lower teeth.

Traditional Metal & Self-Ligating Braces

Traditional metal braces are the most common type of braces and are more comfortable today than ever before. We also use self-ligating braces to help improve efficiency and comfort of treatment. Made of high-grade stainless steel, metal braces straighten your teeth using metal brackets and archwires. With metal braces, you have the option of adding colored elastics (rubber bands) for a more unique and colorful smile.

Orthodontic Techniques

We pride our office on being current with the latest technology and research in orthodontics. After all this only benefits our patients! In addition to self-ligating braces and Invisalign, our doctors are also certified to perform adjunctive techniques like Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs) and Periodontally Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics (PAOO or Wilckodontics). We are also experienced in working with the best specialists in the area who can also help us achieve the most cosmetic results in complex restorative cases and surgical orthodontic cases.