Orthodontics – More Than Just Straightening Teeth
Braces do more than just give you a smile with straighter teeth. Often teeth and jaws develop improperly, resulting in a poor bite that causes other problems. We offer specially designed oral appliances that guide the jaw and teeth into correct alignment. Having corrections of an overbite (upper teeth come over lower teeth), underbite (lower teeth are forward of upper teeth), and crossbite (teeth overlap on the sides) are more easily taken care of as a child or adolescent, which helps to prevent more serious problems as an adult.
Straight Teeth, Fast, With Six Month Smiles™
These braces are hardly noticeable because the brackets are clear and the wires white or clear. They work with a low-force method and are comfortable to wear. The shorter duration allows for better hygiene for a clean look when treatment is completed. And Six Month Smiles is a very affordable option – less expensive than veneers, aligners, or traditional braces. Be ready to welcome your new smile in just six months!
Band & Bracket Braces
Most of us can immediately visualize this type of orthodontic option. Wires and brackets are made of a compound containing pure silver – a durable and safe combination of metals. The brackets move along the wires to gradually move your teeth into their desired positions. Traditional band & bracket braces for both kids and adults are very budget friendly. They’re also comfortable and today they are available with finer inconspicuous wires – an attractive cosmetic option for every age.
Ceramic Braces
Similar to traditional metal band & bracket braces, ceramic braces use clear or tooth-colored ceramic brackets, so they are less visible. They use small rubber bands to help correct issues discreetly because they blend in with your natural teeth. A popular choice with adults and teens, ceramic braces are a much less obvious way to straighten teeth – and can give you faster results than clear aligners.
HealthyStart®
The HealthyStart system is designed to address the root cause of Sleep Disordered Breathing. Because of it, children not only end up with straighter teeth, but many are able to get a full night’s sleep so they can tap into their full potential – every day. Better grades, increased focus, and improved behavior are just some of the benefits. As well as guiding teeth into place, this system assists proper growth and alignment of the lower jaw. Teeth emerge straight, and that makes it possible to form healthy oral habits while they’re young and grow up with the confidence that a straight smile can give them.
ClearCorrect™
ClearCorrect aligners are almost invisible. Metal-free ClearCorrect aligners are made from BPA-free clear plastic and are custom designed for your teeth. Our dentist in Watertown will use x-rays, pictures, and impressions to create a precise image of your teeth and to configure your aligner trays accordingly. Every two weeks, you will receive a new set of aligners that slowly move your teeth towards their ideal positions. As opposed to metal braces that are adhered to your teeth, the ClearCorrect process allows you to take the clear aligners off whenever you want. However, if you want optimal results, it’s best when you wear the clear aligners for 20-22 hours every day.
Are you ready for the smile you’ve always wanted? We can schedule a complimentary orthodontics consultation to find out your best options. Call (605) 868-5326 today.