What are now referred to as traditional braces are quite different from the braces patients wore decades ago. They are much more discreet, as the brackets are bonded to teeth in front rather than around the tooth. This means they are smaller and less noticeable. The brackets can be clear or white to make them less visible. Wires are much thinner and gently move teeth into their new position, giving an additional plus by making them much more comfortable to wear.
What used to take as long as 5 years to straighten your teeth can now be only 6 – 24 months and sometimes even less. Modern braces are the most cost-effective method of orthodontic treatment, and they are more comfortable, less noticeable, and produce the desired results for a new smile.
You already trust Dr. Miller to take care of your child's routine dental
care, but did you know he has received extensive training in orthodontic
treatment, as well? Our team's experience and familiarity with your child
mean they are already invested in each of them as patients. We care, and
your kids know it! The convenience of having all your child's care in one
office is a bonus.
Dr. Miller examines your child's craniofacial
growth and development between the crucial ages of 6 and 11. He can identify
jaw and dental disharmony at these early stages to begin treatment before
extractions become necessary. Early correction can save money and minimize
treatment time and the type of correction. Dr. Miller can address problems
of crossbites in back teeth, disharmony in lower and upper dental arches and
jaws, and overcrowding in front teeth. These issues can often be corrected
in 6 to 18 months, before a child reaches adolescent years.
We are very pleased to offer our patients
ClearCorrect™ invisible aligners that will change your smile to one with
straight, uniform teeth in as few as 9 – 15 months. They correct the same
problems as traditional braces – overcrowding, crossbite, overbite,
underbite, and wide gaps – but do so with complete discreetness.
This system uses 3-D imaging to outline a treatment plan for your new smile.
A series of clear thermoplastic aligners are created to fit over your teeth.
Every two weeks you advance to a new set of aligners, as your teeth are
gently moved into a new position for your perfect smile. Treatment time is
generally one year, but varies for each patient based on personal needs.
Evaluation in our office is only every one to two months.
ClearCorrect invisible aligners let adults get straight teeth without the appearance of wearing braces. They are nearly invisible, only being noticeable when someone looks at them extremely close-up. This lets you keep up "appearances" in your professional and social lives during active treatment.
Patients rave
how comfortable ClearCorrect aligners are. They are one piece for each the
upper and lower teeth, and there are no metal wires, brackets, or headgear
to be adjusted. This means no mouth irritation and much less time in the
dental chair.
And you will not have to give up eating your favorite
foods throughout treatment. You can wear the aligners all day and while
sleeping, but can remove them for eating and then cleaning your teeth
afterwards. This means there are absolutely no food restrictions! You can
keep your teeth free of plaque build-up for a nice, clean look to your smile
when treatment is completed.
Are your ready for the smile of your dreams? We can schedule a consultation to find out if you're a candidate for clear aligners. Call (844) 437-8184 now.