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Read more about dental braces before scheduling your orthodontic appointment. Today’s orthodontic options offer a vast array of appliances to meet your needs.

Dental Braces

Dental braces do more than help your teeth look better; getting braces is actually good for the health of your teeth! Misaligned teeth promote tooth decay and a bad bite can affect the way you chew and speak. If you've been hesitant about getting braces in the past, rest easy! There are now mini braces that are smaller versions of the original, glow-in-the-dark dental braces that come in colors, ceramic braces that are tooth-colored and gold braces to give your smile some bling. And invisible braces can re-align your teeth without anyone knowing you're wearing them!



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Colored Retainers

Colored retainers can turn your orthodontic blahs into "aahs." From glow-in-the-dark and neon to tropical, colored retainers are a hit with adults and teens alike!

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Dental Braces

Dental braces have evolved so much that you may not recognize them -- or see them at all! Today's dental braces are designed to improve your comfort without sacrificing your style.

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Glow-in-the-Dark Dental Braces

Your smile will really light up a room with glow-in-the-dark dental braces! Glow-in-the-dark braces get their radiance from a pigment that's applied to the brackets.

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Gold Braces

Who says dental braces have to look unattractive? With gold braces, you can add a little somethin'-somethin' to your smile. Find out why gold braces are a solid option.

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Invisalign®

Invisalign is a revolutionary orthodontic system for straightening teeth. Invisalign teeth aligners look radically different and are removable and comfortable to wear, too.

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Lingual Braces

Lingual braces work behind the scenes, literally! Unlike traditional dental braces, lingual braces are placed behind your teeth, making them completely invisible.

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Mini Braces

Mini braces are exactly what they sound like: small dental braces. Popular with both adults and teens, mini braces are about 30 percent smaller than traditional metal braces.

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Non-Surgical Bite Correction

A misaligned bite (malocclusion) might seem like it requires oral surgery, but it's not so. In fact, many dentists use different types of non-surgical bite correction to fix "bad bites."

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Orthodontic Retainers

Orthodontic retainers prevent your teeth from shifting once your dental braces are removed. Find out what types of orthodontic retainers are available.

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Orthodontics

Orthodontics is the area of dentistry that brings killer smiles to life. Find out how orthodontics can be used to craft your ideal smile and improve your dental health.

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Porcelain Dental Braces

Adults often prefer porcelain dental braces because of their natural-like appearance. But porcelain dental braces may not be right for everyone. Find out why.

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Removable Dental Braces

Traditional dental braces are fixed and usually made of metal. With removable braces, you can take your braces off whenever you eat, drink, brush or floss!

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Retainer Therapy

Retainer therapy is used for more than just post-orthodontic dental care. If you have sleep apnea or TMJ, you could find relief with retainer therapy.

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Six Month Smiles®

If spending 2-3 years in dental braces doesn't sound appealing to you, there is a solution! With Six Month Smiles, you can achieve a straight, beautiful smile in a matter of months.

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Space Maintainers

A space maintainer might be necessary if your child loses baby teeth prematurely. Space maintainers help prevent permanent teeth from growing in crooked.

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Spring Retainers

Had dental braces but didn't wear your retainer? Consider spring retainers! Spring retainers can help shift your teeth back into place after six months.

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Straight Wire Braces

Considering dental braces? Straight wire braces may be one of your options. Straight wire braces use a flexible metal wire to shift your teeth into a straighter position.

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SureSmile® Dental Braces

Do you feel the need for speed? SureSmile dental braces uses robotic technology to create your braces, cutting down the time it takes to straighten your teeth in half!

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Surgical Orthodontics

Traditional orthodontics, such as dental braces, straighten teeth. Surgical orthodontics straighten your jaws. Learn the basics of a typical surgical orthodontics dental treatment plan.

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