Braces

Braces

Teeth that are crowded affect your bite, make it more difficult to chew your food and can cause abnormal wearing of the teeth. Because the teeth are more difficult to clean, your teeth are more susceptible to tooth decay and gum disease. Teeth that are out of line and stick out are more easily chipped due to accidental trauma. Teeth that are crooked can make you unhappy with the way you look. You may be shy to smile because of your teeth.

Treatment of crooked teeth can be started before all the adult (permanent) teeth come in. Sometimes the jaws are widened to provide room for your teeth and sometimes the removal of permanent teeth is necessary to fit the remaining teeth within your mouth. Orthodontic treatment with braces will eventually be required to straighten your teeth and provide you with a beautiful smile.

Metal Braces

The Mini Master and Iconix Brackets combine features of mini brackets which provide low profile height, superior asthetic qualities, and less soft tissue contact compared with traditional braces.

Clear Braces

Our staff understands that many people, particularly adults, are reluctant to get orthodontic treatment because of the appearance of braces. For those aesthetically conscious patients, we offer clear ceramic braces. With ceramic brackets patients get beautiful aesthetics in a low-profile appearance.

These braces use very small translucent brackets made of a new type of ceramic material. They are designed to blend seamlessly with your natural tooth color, and they resist stains and discoloration throughout the treatment process.

Enhanced Comfort

Both metal and ceramic brackets feature a dome-shaped design with smooth, rounded corners. The small size of the brackets minimizes soft tissue contact so that the patient has the ultimate level of comfort throughout the treatment process. 

Virtually Unnoticeable

When you are wearing clear ceramic braces, most people won’t even notice that you are straightening your teeth. This is because the translucent ceramic material blends with your teeth and will resist staining. And, because these braces feature a small, low-profile design, they are virtually unnoticeable. This makes these braces ideal for patients who are looking for the confidence and freedom to smile on any occasion. When these braces are worn, there’s no need to hide behind a closed-lip smile.