Braces
Braces
Braces use brackets and wires to gradually guide teeth and bite into better alignment. They can address crowding, spacing, and bite issues in children, teens, and adults, and treatment is planned around each patient's specific growth stage and goals. Our orthodontists work with patients through every stage of treatment, from initial evaluation to the final retainer.
Our Orthodontists
Several orthodontists on our team provide braces treatment, including Dr. Sameer Al-Obaidi, Dr. Katerine Cardona, Dr. Budi Kusnoto, Dr. Angela Lu, Dr. Ayas Makki, Dr. Ahmed Shawky, and Dr. Emily Williams. Between them, their training spans conventional fixed appliances, surgical orthodontics, and multidisciplinary care for patients of different ages.
What Braces Treatment May Involve
- Digital Planning — An iTero Element Scanner captures a detailed 3D model of your teeth to help plan tooth movement without messy impressions.
- Temporary Anchorage Devices — Small, temporary anchors that give our orthodontists precise control over certain tooth movements when needed.
- Digital X-Rays & Panoramic Imaging — Used to evaluate teeth, roots, and jaw development before and during treatment.
- Retainers — Worn after braces come off to help hold teeth in their new positions.
Timing and Options
Some children benefit from early orthodontic evaluation, while many patients begin braces as teens or adults. If braces aren't the right fit, our team also offers Invisalign clear aligners as an alternative way to straighten teeth.