Smiles With Style

Metal Braces:

Metal braces still remain the most popular choice for today’s orthodontic patients. The ties that hold the wires in place can be just about any color imaginable!

Clear Braces:

For a nearly invisible appearance, we offer ceramic braces. You won’t believe how great looking they are until you see them! Invisalign is a new treatment that uses clear, invisible aligners to straighten teeth. It is like a contact lens for your teeth. For more information, visit www.invisalign.com.

Retainers:

Make an artistic statement with your retainer! We offer an array of colors to adorn your palate including colors with glitter! From baseballs, to cue balls, from city skylines to racetracks—our orthodontic lab can make a retainer that matches your personality!

Incidentals:

While you are in treatment you will be showered with dental and orthodontic products. Need a toothbrush—it’s yours! Ran out of toothpaste — we’ve got it! Can’t find your favorite floss threader or travel toothbrush — our Doctors to the rescue! Just let us know what supplies you need and they're yours for the taking!

Treatment Types

Early Treatment (Phase I):

Phase I treatment is performed at an early age, usually around 7 - 11 years of age. It’s main purpose is to correct early problems such as a constricted (small) jaw, an improper bite, or crooked teeth. It often can eliminate the need for future jaw surgery or the removal of teeth. Phase I treatment often involves expanders (used to expand the upper or lower jaw), space maintainers, and/or braces. Treatment is typically short in duration, usually lasting only 6 - 18 months. Phase I treatment is meant to achieve limited objectives and is usually followed by Phase II treatment once more of the permanent teeth have erupted. A retainer or other appliance is used to hold the teeth in place until the next phase of treatment will take place.

Comprehensive Treatment (including Phase II):

Children who do not need early treatment will receive comprehensive treatment when they are ready—generally at age 9 or older. This is also the age when children who had Phase I treatment usually begin Phase II treatment. Comprehensive treatment for both children and adults can also include expanders and braces as well as rubberband wear. Comprehensive treatment can take between 18 - 36 months depending on the severity of the case. Patient compliance also plays a big factor in the time of completion.

Limited Treatment:

Limited treatment usually consists of braces being used to accomplish a limited objective. Treatment time will vary depending on the type of treatment desired.

Surgical Treatment:

Surgical treatment will consist of full braces and will also include some type of jaw surgery to correct the jaw alignment. Such surgery is coordinated with an Oral Surgeon and will often take longer to complete than treatment without surgery. However, in cases where oral surgery is indicated, the results are much better if the surgery is performed than if the orthodontist tries to complete the case without the surgery.

Invisalign:

A new treatment that uses clear, invisible aligners to straighten teeth is offered to teens and adults that are candidates for this new revolutionary orthodontic technology. For more information, visit www.invisalign.com.

SureSmile:

SureSmile, a revolutionary treatment process that enables us to deliver great results in 40% less time.

Shorten treatment time Reduce the number of adjustments

Reduce the number of office visits Reduce discomfort

A scanner captures 3-D images of your teeth so the Doctor can plan your treatment and direct specialized robots to produce prescription archwires that are uniquely customized for you.

Treatment is faster because SureSmile enables us to move teeth directly and precisely into position.

For more information, visit www.suresmile.com.

Tooth Whitening:

Our Doctors offer tooth whitening to our orthodontic patients.