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Traditional Braces

Traditional silver braces are small and comfortable to wear. Colors can be added to the braces for extra fun. We use state of the are 3m brackets, wires and other orthodontic hardware for comfort and efficiency.

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Gold Braces

Also similar to traditional braces but the brackets and wires are gold. Colors can be added to the gold braces.

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Retainers

Sometimes all that is needed to fix a minor concern is a retainer! Retainers can be used for some dental problems such as minor crowding or to close dental space.

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Clear Braces

Similar to traditional braces but the brackets are clear. These are appealing for individuals who want to minimize the look of the braces. Clear Braces are a nice alternative for adults or older teens.

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Shaped Braces

Silver braces are available in fun shapes for the front teeth. They come in hearts, stars, soccer balls, flowers and footballs.

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Invisalign is the virtually invisible way to straighten your teeth without braces, using a series of clear, removable aligners to straighten your teeth without metal wires or brackets. You wear each set of clear aligners for about two weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss. As you replace each aligner with the next in the series, your teeth will move – little by little, week by week – until they have straightened to the final position Dr. dennis has prescribed. You’ll visit Dr. Dennis about once every six weeks to ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned.

Total treatment time averages 9-15 months and the average number of aligners worn during treatment is between 18 and 30, but both will vary from case to case.
How does Invisalign work?
Dr. Dennis will utilize 3D computer imaging technology to demonstrate the complete treatment plan from the initial position to the final desired position. This imaging technology is then used to design an individualized series of custom-made aligners. The patient wears the aligner for about two weeks while the teeth move incrementally. After two weeks, the current aligner is replaced with the next one until the final position is achieved. 

What do aligners look like?
Aligners are clear and nearly invisible. If you’ve ever seen clear tooth-whitening trays, that should give you a good idea of what the aligners look like. Invisalign aligners are custom-made to fit and move your teeth.

Will the treatment be painful?
Each time you change to a new aligner, there may be some temporary discomfort while your teeth adjust to their new position. This is completely normal, and is a good sign that the treatment is working.

 
Will wearing Invisalign aligners affect my speech?
Some people are affected more than others, but most adjust in a short period of time to the feeling of the aligners and do not have permanent changes in their speech. 

How often will I have to wear my aligners?
Invisalign only works while you’re wearing the aligners. It’s recommended that you wear your aligners full-time, day and night, except to eat, brush, and floss your teeth.
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