Orthodontics
 

If you're concerned about having a "tin grin," don't let the appearance of traditional silver braces prevent you from considering orthodontic treatment. Modern advances have made it possible to wear braces which are invisible or nearly invisible and which still achieve the goal of moving your teeth into an optimum position for your health and appearance.

Invisalign Braces

Invisalign is a state-of-the-art alternative to braces that is virtually undetectable to other people. Invisalign straightens your teeth, not with brackets or wires, but with a series of clear, customized, removable appliances called aligners.

Invisalign uses the latest 3-D computer technology to create your customized aligners. After you and your orthodontist determine what you'd like to correct, your orthodontist will develop precise treatment instructions. Invisalign uses advanced computer technology to translate those instructions into a sequence of finely calibrated aligners - as few as 12 or as many as 48.

You'll wear each aligner for about two weeks and only take it out for eating, brushing, and flossing. As you replace each aligner with the next, your teeth will move - gradually - week by week, until they move into the final alignment your orthodontist prescribed. Then, you'll be smiling like you've never smiled before.

Who Needs Braces?

Many more than you think! Approximately 50 percent of all people could benefit from orthodontics, and not just for aesthetics. Conditions such as crooked teeth, gaps, over - crowding, and bite problems not only detract from your smile, these symptoms can also lead to other disorders such as gum disease, tooth decay, temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ), and other health - related problems. Orthodontic treatment with Invisible Braces can correct these conditions while improving your physical appearance and promoting optimum oral health. Braces are not used to create "just another pretty face." They are an important tool utilized by the orthodontist to improve your overall health.

Ceramic Braces

Ceramic braces are worn on the front of the teeth just like traditional steel braces, but unlike metal braces they blend with the color of the teeth for a much less noticeable appearance. Ceramic braces are harder than metal braces, work just as effectively, and will not stain.