Braces & Clear Aligners
Today's orthodontic appliances are smaller, more comfortable, and work faster than ever. Explore your options and learn how to care for your smile during treatment.
Your Options
Find the Right Fit for Your Smile
Modern appliances place gentler pressure on the teeth while moving them faster. Which one is right for you depends on your treatment needs, lifestyle, and preference, and Dr. Brieden will walk you through the pros and cons of each at your first appointment.
Fixed & Reliable
Types of Braces
Traditional metal braces are the tried-and-true option: small metal brackets bonded to the front of the teeth with a thin wire running through them. Clear ceramic braces work the same way but with translucent brackets that are considerably less noticeable.
Compare types of bracesRemovable & Invisible
Clear Aligners
The modern alternative to fixed brackets: a series of removable, nearly invisible trays that fit your teeth exactly, each moving them a little at a time. Trays are designed with 3D imaging software that models your bite and your full course of treatment.
Explore clear alignersLife With Braces
Caring for Your Smile During Treatment
Good habits during treatment keep your progress on schedule and can even make treatment go faster. Everything you need to know:
Brushing & Flossing
Keeping teeth and brackets clean, the right way.
Foods to Avoid
What to skip, what to modify, and why it protects your treatment.
Oral Hygiene
Healthy teeth and gums move better and finish treatment faster.
Emergency Care
Broken bracket or poking wire? Call during hours, or text us after hours at 810-334-9005.
Ready to Find Your Fit?
Dr. Brieden and our team will help you determine which orthodontic treatment is best for you, at the right cost. Schedule your consultation at our New Baltimore or East China office.
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