Our Services

How much is this going to cost?

Just like treatment plans are highly individual and tailored to each patient, so are the associated fees. Each patient’s fees take into consideration the difficulty level of the case, the cost of any extra appliances used, coordination that must be done with other dental professionals and specialists, as well as the anticipated treatment time and number of visits to the office.

Our goal is to make treatment obtainable for everyone by having fully customizable, flexible payment plan options that fit our pateint’s needs. However, the length of the payment plan has no correlation with the length of treatment. The payment plans are for patients to customize however they want to make the payments work for their family. They may be done with payments before treatment is complete, or they may still be paying after braces have come off.

How long will my treatment take?

At the consultation we will provide an estimate for treatment time. But just like building a house, it is only an estimate and ultimately the length of time in treatment will depend on many highly individual factors: case difficulty, patient’s age, and patient compliance (brushing habits, taking care of the appliances without breaking them, wearing elastics and other appliances as instructed, not missing appointments, etc).

What can I do to make my treatment go faster?

Take care of your teeth and appliances! Brush well and often, avoid foods on the no-no list, keep your scheduled appointments, and follow instructions we provide for wearing appliances or rubber bands.

What foods do I need to avoid with braces?

We want you to avoid anything that has the potential to break or dislodge the appliances you are wearing or that can harm your teeth or gums. These include hard/crunchy or sticky/chewy foods like: hard candy/suckers, chewy candy like Starbursts or jelly beans, hard/crunchy chips, crunchy taco shells, nuts, etc.

We also want you to avoid biting into foods like apples, carrots, corn on the cob, etc with your front teeth. Cut your apples and chew them with your back teeth, cut corn off the cob, etc.

We also want you to avoid sipping on drinks with lots of sugar for a prolonged period of time as this can lead to white spot decalcification areas on your teeth or cause you to develop cavities. This includes soda, juice, lemonade, sweetened coffee, energy drinks, and even sports drinks like Gatorade. It’s totally fine to have these things in moderation, just keep them with your meals and sip water throughout the day instead.

Popcorn is also on the no-no list because it can break appliances or the hulls can get stuck in areas that are difficult to clean with braces and cause inflammation in your gums.

Is it going to hurt?

Getting the appliances put on does not hurt; it involves keeping the mouth nice and dry and using a light-cured cement or adhesive to apply the braces, attachments, or other appliances to the teeth. A few hours later, you may experience soreness as the teeth begin to move and respond to the treatment. This soreness can last a few days, and we generally recommend over the counter pain medications like Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen to manage it. Once your teeth and gums are accustomed to the pressure from the appliances you will feel much better and the soreness will subside.

Am I a candidate clear aligner treatment?

Clear aligners can treat many orthodontic issues! Most patients can do aligners instead of traditional braces if they prefer. The doctor will let you know your options for treatment at your consultation. Clear aligners do need to be worn full time in order to move teeth. If you are a candidate, and are able to commit to wearing the aligners 20-22 hours per day, removing them to eat or brush teeth and then re-inserting them, then clear aligners are a great option for you!