She just got her braces off today!

Your smile is a big part of your first impression, and it is wonderfully transformed by having your teeth straightened. Braces have greatly improved over the years. Brackets are smaller, and the time necessary for wearing braces has been shortened considerably. Most of our orthodontic treatments finish within 18-22 months. Of course, these orthodontic treatments require the patient to wear a retainer for a little while to allow the teeth to settle into a stable bite. The clear "invisible-wear" retainer has been the most popular one.

Remarkably, we rarely extract teeth today to alleviate crowding. A technique called Air Totor Slenderizing (ARS) allows us to keep all the individual teeth but simply polish some enamel off several teeth allowing them to more properly move into a handsome placement. ARS has been well researched and is not harmful to your teeth. Occasionally our orthodontic record will indicate crowding beyond these conservative steps and we will discuss all the options available.

Researchers tell us that everyone from individuals to corporate America notices your physical features, affecting things such as your future career advancement. Today's advanced orthodontics can help you make a great first impression with an attractive smile.