Orthodontic Services

Straight Smiles Start Here

Our orthodontic solutions gently align teeth and jaws for a confident, healthy smile. From braces to clear aligners, we tailor every treatment for growing children and teens.

Braces (traditional and clear aligners)

Achieve a straighter smile and a healthier bite with our expert orthodontic solutions. Whether you choose time-tested traditional braces or virtually invisible clear aligners, we’ll customize a treatment plan to fit your needs and lifestyle.

Traditional Braces

Metal, Ceramic & Clear Options

How They Work:

Brackets are bonded to each tooth and connected by archwires and elastic ligatures. Adjustments every 4–6 weeks apply gentle, continuous force to guide teeth into alignment.

Key Features

  • Materials: Stainless steel (metal), ceramic (tooth-colored), or clear brackets
  • Effectiveness: Ideal for complex cases—severe crowding, bite corrections, and tooth rotations
  • Control: Precise tooth movement managed by your orthodontist

Advantages

  • Suitable for all ages and all levels of complexity
  • Often more cost-effective than aligners
  • Proven track record of predictable results

Considerations

  • Visible on teeth (though ceramic options are subtler)
  • May cause mild discomfort after adjustments
  • Require meticulous oral hygiene to avoid plaque buildup

Maintenance Tips

  • Attend monthly adjustment appointments
  • Avoid sticky, hard, or crunchy foods
  • Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and interdental brushes to clean around brackets

Clear Aligners (e.g., Invisalign)

Discrete, Removable Tooth Alignment

How They Work:

A series of custom, transparent trays apply controlled pressure to teeth. Each aligner is worn 20–22 hours per day for 1–2 weeks before progressing to the next.

Key Features

  • Material: Medical-grade, BPA-free plastic
  • Appearance: Nearly invisible—ideal for adults and teens
  • Flexibility: Removable for eating, brushing, and special occasions

Advantages

  • Virtually undetectable in everyday life
  • Easier oral hygiene—brush and floss normally
  • Typically less discomfort—no wires or brackets

Considerations

  • Not suitable for very complex orthodontic cases
  • Requires discipline to wear aligners as prescribed
  • May cost more than traditional braces

Maintenance Tips

  • Clean aligners daily with water or a cleaning solution
  • Brush and floss before reinserting aligners
  • Switch to the next aligner in your series on schedule

Ready to Straighten Your Smile?

Whether you prefer classic braces or invisible aligners, let’s create your personalized orthodontic plan today!

Book Your Consultation Now and Take the First Step Toward a Confident Smile!

Invisalign

The Clear Choice for a Confident Smile

Invisalign is a leading clear-aligner system that discreetly straightens teeth and corrects bite issues—without metal brackets or wires. Ideal for teens and adults who want a comfortable, nearly invisible orthodontic solution.

How Invisalign Works

1. Consultation & Assessment

Your orthodontist uses X-rays, photographs, and digital scans to create a 3D model of your teeth and map out a personalized treatment plan.

2. Custom Aligner Fabrication

A series of smooth, transparent plastic trays are custom-made to fit snugly over your teeth. Each aligner is programmed to move your teeth incrementally.

3. Wearing Your Aligners

  • Wear aligners 20–22 hours per day
  • Remove only for eating, drinking (except water), brushing, and flossing
  • Swap to the next aligner every 1–2 weeks

4. Treatment Duration

Most cases finish in 6–18 months, depending on the complexity of your alignment needs.

5. Retainers

After active treatment, you’ll wear a retainer to keep your teeth in their new positions.

What Invisalign Can Treat

  • Crowded or gapped teeth

Benefits of Invisalign

Considerations & Drawbacks

Ready for a Nearly Invisible Smile Transformation?

Experience the freedom and confidence of Invisalign today!

Schedule Your Personalized Invisalign Consultation Now

Retainers and orthodontic appliances

Ensuring & Enhancing Your Perfect Smile

After or during active orthodontic treatment, retainers and specialized appliances play a vital role in maintaining your results and addressing specific alignment or bite issues.

1. Retainers

Keep Your Teeth in Their New Position

Once braces or clear aligners come off, teeth can gradually shift back. Retainers hold them in place long-term.

Types of Retainers

1. Fixed (Bonded) Retainers

  • Thin wire permanently bonded behind the front teeth (usually lower incisors).
  • Pros: Invisible, no compliance needed.
  • Cons: Requires careful cleaning around the wire.

2. Removable Retainers

  • Hawley Retainer: Acrylic base with a metal wire—durable and adjustable.
  • Essix Retainer: Clear plastic tray that fits snugly over teeth—nearly invisible.
  • Pros: Easy to remove for eating and cleaning.
  • Cons: Must be worn as prescribed or teeth may shift.

Wear Schedule & Care

  • Full-Time Wear: ~20–22 hours/day immediately post-treatment (first 3–6 months).
  • Night-Time Wear: Gradually reduced to nights-only, often indefinitely.
  • Cleaning: Brush daily with lukewarm water; avoid hot water or toothpaste on plastic.
  • Storage: Keep in its protective case when not in use.

2. Orthodontic Appliances

Targeted Solutions for Complex Bite & Alignment Issues

During active treatment, appliances complement braces or aligners by guiding jaw growth, widening arches, or maintaining space.

Common Appliances

1. Palatal Expander

  • Widens a narrow upper jaw by applying gentle pressure to the palate.
  • Corrects crossbites and creates room for crowded teeth.

2. Headgear

  • Attaches to braces and wraps around the head/neck to apply additional force.
  • Cervical Headgear: Retracts upper teeth and jaw.
  • High-Pull Headgear: Corrects deep overbites.

3. Space Maintainer

  • Holds space for permanent teeth when baby teeth are lost prematurely.
  • Prevents shifting of neighboring teeth.

4. Herbst Appliance

  • Encourages forward growth of the lower jaw to correct overbites.

5. Elastics (Rubber Bands)

  • Worn between brackets to adjust bite (overbite, underbite, crossbite).
  • Change daily as directed.

6. TADs (Temporary Anchorage Devices)

  • Mini-screws placed in the jawbone for precise anchorage.
  • Used in complex movements, like uprighting molars.

Care & Maintenance

Why They Matter

Lock in Your Perfect Smile!

Don’t let all your hard work shift away—start wearing your retainer or appliance as prescribed.

Book Your Follow-Up Appointment Today and Keep Your Smile Strong for Life!

FAQ’s

  1. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends children have their first orthodontic evaluation by age 7. While treatment may not begin right away, early evaluation allows orthodontists to monitor growth and plan timely intervention if needed.

  2. Not at all! Orthodontic treatment is effective at any age. Many adults now choose braces or clear aligners to achieve the smile they’ve always wanted, improve bite function, or correct long-standing alignment issues.

  3. Traditional braces use metal or ceramic brackets with wires to move teeth, while clear aligners (like Invisalign) are removable, transparent trays. Braces are often better for complex cases, while aligners offer more aesthetic and lifestyle flexibility.

  4. Treatment duration depends on the complexity of your case but generally ranges from 12 to 24 months for braces and 6 to 18 months for clear aligners. Your orthodontist will provide a tailored estimate after your evaluation.

  5. You might experience mild discomfort after braces are first applied or adjusted. This usually subsides within a few days and can be managed with over-the-counter pain relief and soft foods. Clear aligners typically cause less irritation.

  6. With braces, you should avoid sticky, hard, or crunchy foods that can damage brackets. With aligners, you remove them to eat—so you can enjoy your usual diet—but you must brush your teeth before reinserting them.

  7. Braces typically require adjustments every 4–6 weeks, while clear aligners may involve check-ins every 6–8 weeks to monitor progress and receive new trays.

  8. You’ll receive a retainer to wear as prescribed, often starting full-time and then transitioning to nighttime wear. Retainers are essential to prevent your teeth from shifting back to their original positions.

  9. Yes. Braces, aligners, and additional appliances like headgear or elastics are specifically designed to correct bite problems such as overbite, underbite, crossbite, and open bite—improving both function and appearance.

  10. Costs vary based on treatment type and complexity. Traditional braces are typically more affordable, while Invisalign may cost slightly more. Most orthodontic clinics offer flexible payment plans and insurance assistance to make treatment accessible.