For most people, a beautiful smile is the most obvious benefit of orthodontics. After your braces come off, you'll feel more self-confident. During your treatment, we want you to feel as comfortable as possible.

Check out this video featuring Bethany Hamilton, the star of "Soul Surfer".  Bethany had orthodontic treatment using the same braces we use, the Damon Braces. She is quite a courageous and inspiring young lady.  Click on the link to hear whath Bethany has to say about her experience with braces and they positively influenced her life.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works

Orthodontic appliances can be made of metal, ceramic (check out Damon Clear Braces below), or plastic. They may be removable or they may be brackets bonded to the teeth. By placing a constant, gentle force in a carefully controlled direction, braces slowly move teeth to a corrected position. This is a great time to wear braces! Gone are the days when a metal band with a bracket was placed around each tooth. You can choose brackets that are clear or metallic color. You can choose the color of the ties that hold the wire in brackets. Wires are also less noticeable than they used to be and the latest materials move teeth faster with less discomfort to patients.

Duration of Treatment

Treatment time typically ranges from one to three years, depending on the growth of the patient's mouth and face and the severity of the problem. Patients grow at different rates and will respond variously to orthodontic treatment, so the time to case completion may differ from the original estimate. The patient's diligent use of any prescribed rubber bands or headgear is an important factor in achieving the most efficient treatment. Interceptive, or early treatment procedures, may take as few as six months.

The Latest in Technology-Insignia Customed Designed Braces.

One of the most recent advances in our practice is the use of Insignia Custom designed braces. We use this technologically advanced technique along with the innovations of the Damon Braces to deliver the most up to date orthodontic appliance delivery system. This approach offers improvement in both the up front diagnosis and planning of your treatment as well as the delivery of your care.  By obtaining a virtual copy of your teeth we can more ideally visualize and plan your treatment.  We can begin your treatment with the end in mind. Also, with this technique your braces and wires are customized to each and every one of your teeth as opposed to the average tooth for which most braces are designed.  What does this mean for you? Potentially fewer visits, easier visits, and shorter treatment time with improved results. Check out Insignia on the web by clicking on the link above. 

DAMON CLEAR BRACES 

Damon Clear Braces have been a fantastic addition to our treatment. This braces is nearly invisible yet it offers all of the technological advances of the metal Damon braces.  Click on the Damon Clear Logo above(website)  and the Bracket above(short clip) for more info.See testimonials about the Damon Clear braces by clicking below.