A thorough examination, with diagnostic records will help the doctor formulate a treatment plan. The plan may include several treatment tools.

Metal Braces

Gold Braces

Clear Braces

Braces cemented to the teeth are made of metal (stainless steel or titanium), or they can be ceramic tooth colored for an “invisible” appearance. Orthopedic devices can be used in children to alter the growth of the upper and lower jaws when the “bite” is incorrect. Adults with “bite” misalignments sometimes need surgical repositioning of the jaw bones (orthognathic surgery). Removable appliances, such as retainers, and invisaligners, are sometimes used to correct minor tooth alignment problems. Removable night guards may be used to treat pain from TMD (temporomandibular disorders).

Jumper Aligner

When a child’s teeth are not ready for braces, our eruption supervision program is a great value. We will periodically check for proper development of the teeth to catch any problems early. There is no charge for the recall examinations. If a problem becomes evident we will recommend treatment at the appropriate time.