Metal Braces

Metal braces are the most common type. They are made of high grade stainless steel. Today's metal braces are smaller, more comfortable, and more attractive.

Ceramic Braces

Ceramic braces are made of translucent (clear) material. They are most popular with adult patients, due to their cosmetic appeal. The only drawback to ceramic brackets are that they are more fragile and the elastic ties can discolor between orthodontic visits.

Invisalign

Invisalign is the advanced way to straighten teeth and improve smiles. Using the latest medical imaging technologies, Invisalign manufacturers precision polymer aligners that rapidly straighten teeth.

Using a precise 3 dimensional analysis of your teeth and adjacent tissue, Invisalign crafts personalized aligners for each patient. Each aligner is worn for 3 weeks, and can be removed to eat, brush, floss, and on special occasions. During wear, the patient's teeth are gently moved to their ideal position. The length of the process depends on the patient's specific situation and the results the patient wants to achieve.

• Clear · most people won't even know you're wearing them
• Comfortable · Invisalign aligners have a smooth surface that is gentle in your mouth
• Removable · take them out to eat or brush, then put them back in again
• Hygienic · smooth surfaces stay cleaner than other plastic aligners
• Affordable · in most cases, the cost is comparable to metal braces
• Fast · treatment time is comparable and in many cases less than that of traditional braces
• Convenient · whether you're a singer, musician, or just going on a first date, you'll love Invisalign aligners

Sure Smiles

Personalized technology lets your orthodontist create individual, precise braces designed specifically for you by the latest in orthodontic computer technology and robotics.

With SureSmile, the creation, structuring, placement and analysis of your braces are worked out completely before the doctor situates any of your appliances. This is made possible by computer technology that allows a 3-D image of your mouth, teeth and jawbone to be captured digitally, allowing both you and the doctor to see the initial structures and possible alterations that can be made.

Because the details are worked out beforehand, patients have to deal with fewer alterations to the structure of their appliances. This, in turn, leads to a shorter treatment time because the alignment is placed correctly from the beginning and then adjusted, not by hand, but by robotic “hands” that restructure your archwires with a greater degree of accuracy than previously possible. In addition, because the archwires are more precisely fitted to your teeth, your braces are more comfortable.

A shorter treatment time means fewer office visits, which gives you more freedom.