Traditional braces use metal brackets and wires to gradually move your teeth into the correct position. They’re a time-tested solution for correcting various orthodontic issues.

Clear braces work the same way as traditional metal braces. But they consist of ceramic brackets and frosted wires to match the shade of your natural teeth. As a result, clear braces are less noticeable compared to metal braces. Clear braces aren't as strong as metal braces.

If you experience a bracket that becomes detached, please contact our office immediately to avoid delaying your finishing date of treatment. If this is an emergency and you are available to remove the bracket until you are able to get in within a few days, please see the video below

If Your Wire is Poking You, Sometimes a Simple Push With a Pencil Eraser Can Do the Trick! If This Does Not Work, Please Contact Our Office. As Your Teeth Become Straighter, the Wire Will Poke Out the Back

Along with knowing what foods you can eat after getting braces, you should know what foods to avoid right after getting braces. Plenty of foods are fine to eat with braces. However, some “safe” foods might not be ideal immediately after getting braces, since they can irritate your mouth, causing too much pressure and sensitivity.

The main point of bite turbos it to keep your teeth apart. The point is that if braces are in the ideal position and the upper teeth are resting on the lower brackets, bite turbos for your teeth might be necessary. Keep in mind, they are temporary. They typically go on 1st molars or on the inside of the top front teeth if you have a deep bite. They can be removed later on. Any tooth they are placed on will most likely hurt for a few days if some of the other teeth are not touching. Don’t worry…once removed they will move back into place.

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Anterior Box

Class 2 Elastics without Spacing

Class 3 Elastics without Spacing

Class 2 Elastics WITH Spacing

Posterior Box

1. “Set it and Forget It” – This tried-and-true concept applies to Traditional Orthodontics when it comes to looking for your teen child’s best outcome in the minimum amount of time without making your child worry about where their trays are or progress checks on their own.

2. Precise, Provider-Based Results – This is due to the fact that much more of the outcome is placed in the dentist’s hands when brackets and wires are placed in the mouth for 24 hours a day until the next visit.

3. Your Teen has Excellent Oral Hygiene – if your teen gets multiple raving reviews from the dental hygienist or Dr. Rouse at their dental check-ups, taking care of traditional braces should be a natural extension of that care and attention.

Treatment typically lasts 12-24 months, but the exact duration depends on the complexity of your case.

No! Traditional braces are effective for patients of all ages, including adults.

They can correct crooked teeth, overcrowding, gaps, overbites, underbites, crossbites, and more.

While braces can cause some discomfort when they’re first placed or adjusted, it usually subsides within a few days.

Adjustment appointments are typically scheduled every 4-6 weeks to ensure progress and make any necessary tweaks.

Yes! For sports, we recommend wearing a mouthguard to protect your braces and teeth. Most people can adapt quickly to playing musical instruments.

Brush after every meal, floss daily with special flossers or water flossers, and use an orthodontic toothbrush for thorough cleaning.