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Crowded teeth, gaps and bite problems can all be corrected with braces or clear aligners. We explain which option suits your teeth, how long it should take and what it costs before you start.
Both move teeth with steady, gentle pressure. Braces stay on the teeth and handle complex bite problems well. Clear aligners are removable trays that are hard to see, and they suit mild to moderate crowding and gaps. At your consultation in Tamarac we check your bite and tell you which will work.
Braces use brackets and a wire. Aligners use a series of clear trays, each slightly different from the last. Either way, steady pressure moves teeth a little at a time while the bone around them adapts.
Straight teeth aren't only about looks. Teeth that line up are easier to clean, and a corrected bite spreads chewing forces evenly, which protects enamel and the jaw joints.
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We examine your teeth and bite, take X-rays and photos, and talk through braces and aligners.
You get the recommended option, the expected length of treatment and the full cost before anything starts.
Braces are attached in one visit. Aligner patients get their first trays and learn how to wear them.
Every few weeks we adjust the wire or hand you new trays and check your progress.
Once your teeth are in place, a retainer keeps them from shifting back.
Not every option suits every bite. We recommend the one that will work for your teeth.
Brackets and a wire that stay on until treatment ends. They handle crowding and complex bite problems, and there's nothing to remember to wear.
The same system as metal braces with tooth-colored brackets, so they blend in with your teeth.
A series of clear trays you wear most of the day and take out to eat and brush. Best for mild to moderate cases.
The cost depends on which option you choose and how long treatment takes, so we give you the full number after the consultation, before anything starts.
Some dental plans include orthodontic benefits, often with an age limit. We check your coverage first, and monthly financing can spread the rest across your treatment.
Skip hard and sticky foods like ice, nuts, caramel and gum, which can break brackets. Brush after meals and use floss threaders or a water flosser.
Wear your trays about 20 to 22 hours a day, take them out to eat, and brush before you put them back in.
Wear your retainer exactly as instructed. Without it, teeth drift back toward where they started.
No. Teeth can move at any age as long as your teeth and gums are healthy. Adults often choose clear braces or aligners because they are less noticeable.
You'll feel pressure and some soreness for a few days after the braces go on and after adjustments. It usually settles quickly, and soft foods help in the meantime.
Most treatment takes about 12 to 24 months. Mild cases can be shorter and complex bite corrections can take longer. You'll get an estimate at your consultation.
For mild to moderate crowding and gaps, aligners work well when they are worn as directed. Some bite problems respond better to braces, and we'll tell you which applies to you.
Some plans include orthodontic benefits, often with an age limit or a lifetime maximum. We verify your plan before treatment and explain what it covers.
Yes. A retainer holds your teeth in their new position while the bone around them settles. Skipping it is the most common reason teeth shift back.
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Book an orthodontic consultation in Tamarac. We check your bite, explain braces and aligners, and give you the full cost.
