Your teeth shift gradually over the course of several months.
Braces
Children, teens, and adults can benefit from braces. Braces use controlled pressure to gradually move your teeth, address crowding, and help you work toward a straighter, healthier smile.
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Cost
Cost depends on your orthodontic needs, treatment plan, insurance coverage, and available payment options. We will review pricing before we begin treatment.
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Procedure Duration
Your treatment length depends on your age, orthodontic needs, and individual treatment plan. Dr. Olga will determine how long you need braces.
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Pain
Braces can sometimes cause cuts or other minor injuries, and you may feel a little sore after adjustments, but generally they aren’t considered painful.
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Braces for a Straighter, Healthier Smile
Braces straighten your teeth and help improve jaw alignment by gradually moving your teeth into better positions. At Maldonado Dentistry, we offer ceramic braces. Ceramic braces have clear or tooth-colored brackets instead of the gray or metallic silver appearance associated with metal braces. This makes your braces less noticeable on your teeth and may appeal to you if you want a more discreet option. They straighten your teeth in about 18 to 36 months and can move teeth faster than clear aligners in some cases. Plus, ceramic braces produce less signal interference during imaging tests than metal braces.
Braces for Kids
Your child’s orthodontic treatment can address developing tooth and jaw alignment needs as part of their overall dental care. Their treatment plan can be individualized based on their age, development, and orthodontic needs.
Braces for Teens
Your teen can receive an orthodontic plan based on their tooth and jaw alignment needs. We will provide instructions for elastic bands, and maintaining good oral hygiene can help them stay on track throughout treatment.
Braces for Adults
Even some adults can benefit from braces. We may recommend aligning your teeth before restorative treatment, so your final restorations can be planned for a more functional and predictable outcome.
The Convenience of In-House Orthodontics
Orthodontics is an important part of your overall dental health, not simply a cosmetic treatment. To make treatment most effective, orthodontics at Maldonado Dentistry is integrated with your restorative and preventative dental care. Dr. Alex and Dr. Olga collaborate to align your teeth before restorative treatment, helping create a more functional and predictable final result.
Plus, you can simplify your dental care by receiving orthodontic treatment in the same office as your cleanings and restorative care. Your orthodontic appointments can be scheduled alongside other dental visits, helping you reduce the number of trips between offices. When you need restorative treatment during braces, you avoid traveling to a separate orthodontic office simply to have your wires removed. Your dental and orthodontic care can instead be coordinated in one location.
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Process
- Consultation: You receive an evaluation of your tooth alignment, jaw, crowding, and orthodontic needs.
- Treatment planning: Dr. Olga will create an individualized plan based on the type and extent of correction you need.
- Braces placement: We will cement brackets and flexible archwires so that pressure can begin guiding your teeth.
- Adjustments: You will return to the office for regular appointments to have your braces adjusted and managed.
- Ongoing care: Follow instructions for elastic bands, oral hygiene, and other recommended care.
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Next Steps
- Keep your appointments. Attend your scheduled adjustment and dental visits so your progress can be monitored.
- Clean carefully. Brush and floss regularly to remove food and plaque around your braces.
- Choose foods carefully. Avoid chewy foods, soft candies, and foods that can become stuck in your braces.
- Follow your treatment plan. Wear elastic bands or other prescribed appliances as directed.
- Maintain preventative visits. Continue professional dental care throughout your orthodontic treatment.
FAQ
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How long does it take for braces to start working?
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How long will I need braces?
Treatment time depends on your age and individual orthodontic plan. It may take anywhere from 18 to 36 months to finish treatment. Dr. Olga will determine how long you need braces.
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Do braces change face shape?
Braces improve tooth and jaw alignment, which may cause subtle changes around your mouth.
Related Services
Clear Aligners
Clear aligners are a removable and discreet way to gradually improve your tooth alignment without traditional braces. Custom treatment progresses through a series of trays. You can remove your aligners for eating, brushing, and flossing while working toward a straighter smile.
Clear Aligners
Retainers
Your orthodontic treatment may end, but maintaining your results continues with retention. Our team can help determine whether a removable or permanent retainer is suited to your needs and help keep your teeth in their corrected positions long-term.
Retainers