If you want to improve the look and feel of your smile, then any age can be a great time to see the orthodontist. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children first visit an orthodontist around the age of seven, but orthodontic treatment is not exclusive to children and teens.

About one in every five orthodontic patients is over the age of 21. Whether you’re considering treatment for yourself or for a child, any age is a good time to visit the orthodontist.

For most people, achieving a healthy, beautiful smile is the reason for receiving orthodontic care. If you're self-conscious about your smile, correcting your concerns with braces will greatly improve the way you look and feel. There are several different types of braces to fit your lifestyle, including: clear braces, ceramic braces, invisible braces, and traditional metal braces.

Traditional metal braces are the most common type of braces and are more comfortable today than ever before. Best known for their durability and strength, metal braces are made of high-grade stainless steel, straightening your teeth using a combination of brackets and arch wires. If you need more drastic corrections, metal braces most likely the best option. Metal braces also typically are the the most cost-efficient orthodontic treatment available.

Ceramic braces, sometimes referred to as clear braces, are made of clear materials and are therefore less visible on your teeth than metal braces. While they may be aesthetically more pleasing for some, they work essentially the same as metal braces for straightening teeth.

These ceramic options blend in well with your natural smile. They're smaller than ever and made of nearly invisible tooth-colored polycrystalline ceramic material. Though they're not completely invisible, and the brackets are about the same size and shape, they’re much less noticeable than metal braces.

The cost of your orthodontic treatment will vary, depending on your individual needs and treatment plan. Our staff will discuss the cost of your treatment and each available payment plan option, including insurance coverage. We will work with you to create a payment plan that fits your budget and on what to expect before beginning treatment.

Treatment time varies and can last anywhere from 6 to 30 months depending on several factors including age, method, and severity of treatment needs. A big factor in successful treatment is you! The more involved and diligent you are, the more efficient your treatment will be.

Before beginning your orthodontic care, your treatment coordinator will discuss your options and provide an estimate for how long your full treatment may take. Typically however, most standard treatments last about 22 months.

Whether you are interested in braces or Invisalign®, orthodontic treatment is an investment of a lifetime. So, to make paying for your treatment as easy as possible, we accept most major credit cards, insurance providers, and offer affordable payment options to meet your needs.

Flexible payment options can include interest-free, down payment match, and/or pay-in-full discounts.

If your insurance includes orthodontic care, we will gladly welcome it and work with you to file the necessary paperwork to maximize your coverage.