Types of Braces

SureSmile

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

SureSmile is 100% customized

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.

Invisalign®

Invisalign® is the clear way to straighten teeth without braces, using aligners.  Aligners are removable and virtually invisible, which means you can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing; and you can still eat and drink what you want.  Also, you can brush and floss normally to maintain healthy gums and teeth; and there are no wires, metal or brackets to cause mouth abrasions.

Many of our patients had never considered traditional braces, but are now happily and comfortably improving their smiles with Invisalign®.

WHAT IS Invisalign®?

  • Invisible way to straighten your teeth without braces.
  • Series of clear, removable, custom-made aligners.
  • Uses no metal wires or brackets.
  • Custom-made for comfort.

HOW DOES Invisalign® WORK?

  • Wear each set of aligners for about two weeks.
  • Remove only to eat, drink, brush and floss.
  • Your teeth will move gradually each week.
  • Visit us every 8-10 weeks.
  • Total treatment time averages 6-15 months.
  • Average number of aligners is between 18 and 30.

iBraces™

iBraces are a new generation of orthodontic braces for teens and adults. iBraces are  100% customized.  Because no two people are alike, no two sets of iBraces are alike.

iBraces are placed behind your teeth so no one will know that you are wearing braces, unless you tell them.  These unique braces are created using state-of-the-art technology and are 100% customized to the shape of your teeth and to your dental situation.  iBraces have the unique prescription that your orthodontist creates for you built-in to ensure you get the results that you want. With iBraces, you get efficient, effective tooth movement and great aesthetics.

Almost anyone can wear iBraces.

iBraces have been used to treat men and women ranging from the age of 13 to 60+.  Most people who can be treated with regular braces can be treated with iBraces, but only your orthodontist can tell you if iBraces are the right treatment option for you.

Who wears iBraces?

  • Adult professionals
  • People who want to avoid damage to the front surfaces of their teeth
  • People who are concerned about wearing braces that show
  • Musicians who play wind instruments
  • Adults and teens playing contact sports

Call us for more information or go to www.ibraces.com.

  
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