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

Dental Braces

Crooked teeth are more than just an eyesore! A bad bite can affect the way you chew and speak, and misaligned teeth promote tooth decay. If you've been hesitant to wear metal dental braces in the past, you can rest easy -- modern dental braces are making a fashion statement.

Today's dental braces come in many sizes and colors to fit your individual style, and with clear dental braces, no one even needs to know you're wearing them at all!


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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.

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.

Invisalign® Dental Aligners

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

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."

Orthodontic Retainers

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

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.

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.

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.

Space Maintainers

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

Surgical Orthodontics

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