Traditional Metal Braces

Traditional metal braces are the most common type of braces and are more comfortable today than ever before. Made of high-grade stainless steel, metal braces straighten your teeth using metal brackets and archwires. With metal braces, you have the option of adding colored elastics (rubber bands) for a more unique and colorful smile.

Ceramic Braces

Ceramic braces are made of clear materials and are therefore less visible on your teeth than metal braces. For this reason, ceramic braces are used mainly on older teenagers and adult patients who have cosmetic concerns. While they are visually less prominent, they do require more attention to oral hygiene as ceramic braces are larger and are more brittle than their metal counterparts. For these reasons, ceramic braces tend to be used more on upper front teeth than on lower teeth.

Invisible (Clear) Orthodontic Appliances

Invisalign®

Invisalign uses a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners to straighten you teeth. And, no one can tell you are wearing Invisalign because it's invisible! Not only are the aligners invisible, they are removable, so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment, plus brushing and flossing are less of a hassle. The aligners are comfortable and have no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment. Click here to learn more about Invisalign.

Damon System

The Damon System is a new and exciting treatment modality in orthodontics. It is more than just a different brace. It is a new way of thinking altogether. In the past, orthodontists would use heavy forces to move teeth. The Damon System utilizes light forces and low friction to move teeth faster and more gently than ever before. The results are outstanding. Because we use the Damon System our patients benefit in the following ways:

• Treatment is much more gentle
• Treatment is up to 50% shorter than conventional braces
• Appointments are typically 10 weeks or more apart
• Each appointment is easier and faster
• The Damon braces are more esthetic (65% clear)
• The Damon braces are also more hygienic

For more information on the Damon System follow the links below.

Click here to learn about Damon Brackets and how they might be right for you!

Click here to view a multimedia presentation about Damon Brackets