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The duration of treatment varies depending on the complexity of the problem. Most cases, however, last from one to three years. During that time you will need to keep appointments, follow instructions, as well as practice good oral hygiene and proper nutrition. Also, continue to visit your dentist regularly.

Conventional metal braces are the most familiar type. They consist of metal bands on the back teeth and bonded brackets on the outside surfaces of the front teeth with a connecting archwire between them. Conventional outside brackets are often recommended for certain types of treatment. They are also the most cost-effective.

Ceramic brackets bond onto the outside surfaces of your teeth, similar to conventional braces. Their clear or natural color gives them a less noticeable, "camouflaged" look.

Glow-In-The-Dark braces

Gold Braces

Lingual braces are considered "invisible" because the metal brackets and archwires are bonded to the back (lingual) side of your teeth.

Suresmile®

Why SureSmile® will have you smiling even before your braces come off!

You're getting braces. And while you’re excited about having that great smile, you may be nervous about wearing the wires and brackets. Well, there is a new orthodontic system that makes straightening your teeth with braces a lot faster and easier compared to conventional orthodontic treatment. It’s called SureSmile and it’s changing the way people feel about their braces.

Through the use of SureSmile technology, your orthodontist can offer you a “braces experience" that provides:

• Shorter treatment times
• Fewer office visits
• Less overall discomfort

Our technology-driven orthodontic process offers several important benefits that make the whole “braces experience”much easier for patients than conventional orthodontics!

Shorter Treatment Times

You’ve probably heard from friends or family members that wearing braces is a long-term commitment, taking two years on average. While that may be true of traditional orthodontic treatments, it’s not true for SureSmile. Through the use of SureSmile’s sophisticated 3-D imaging, treatment planning, and customized precision archwires, your orthodontist can reduce treatment time over that of conventional braces.

Fewer Office Visits

In addition to shortening treatment times, the greater efficiency of the SureSmile system also helps reduce the number of wire changes and adjustments you’ll need and that means fewer trips to the orthodontist. The SureSmile system’s 3-D software lets your orthodontist analyze how to effectively and efficiently align your teeth. Through this software, personalized archwires are designed to move your teeth into proper alignment smoothly and directly, reducing the number of maintenance visits.

Less Overall Discomfort

Anyone who has worn braces will probably tell you that wire adjustments and changes were the least favorite part of the process because they usually cause discomfort. Fortunately, the SureSmile system is engineered to maximize therapeutic efficiency of each wire, significantly reducing the number of adjustments needed, which means fewer episodes of discomfort over the course of your treatment.

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INVISALIGN

Invisalign is the clear way to straighten teeth without braces, using aligners. Aligners are removable and virtually invisible, which means you can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing; and you can still eat and drink what you want. Also, you can brush and floss normally to maintain healthy gums and teeth; and there are no wires, metal or brackets to cause mouth abrasions.

Many of our patients had never considered traditional braces but are now happily and comfortably improving their smiles with Invisalign.

WHAT IS INVISALIGN?

• Invisible way to straighten your teeth without braces.
• Series of clear, removable, custom-made Aligners.
• Uses no metal wires or brackets.
• Custom-made for comfort.
  

HOW DOES INVISALIGN WORK?

• Wear each set of Aligners for about two weeks.
• Remove only to eat, drink, brush and floss.
• Your teeth will move gradually each week.
• Visit us every 8-10 weeks.
• Total treatment time averages 6-15 months.
• Average number of Aligners is between 18 and 30.

Orthodontic fees vary depending on the severity of the problem and length of treatment. Most insurance plans partially cover orthodontics, and we will gladly work with your insurance provider to help offset the cost of treatment. Flexible payment arrangements without interest can be arranged. Simply put, braces are one of the best investments you can make in your appearance and health.

… An Experience to make you Smile a Lifetime!

Please the office at (407) 359-1960 for more information.