Orthodontics

If your teeth are misaligned or crooked and diminish the appearance of your beautiful smile, see the dental experts at University Place Smiles in University Place, Washington. The skilled dental team offers top-quality orthodontics care, including braces and Invisalign®, for patients of all ages. Call the office to learn more about your options, or schedule an appointment online today.

What is orthodontics?

Orthodontics at University Place Smiles includes treatments that shift your teeth into an ideal alignment using braces or clear aligners (Invisalign). Orthodontics offers you the opportunity to have straight teeth and a flattering, functional, and gorgeous smile.

What are the different types of orthodontics treatments?

The orthodontics treatments available at University Place Smiles include:

Braces

Braces use metal wires and brackets to move your teeth into their ideal position over time.

Invisalign

Invisalign clear plastic aligners work like braces, but they’re clear, and you can take them out of your mouth to eat or clean your teeth.

What are the benefits of orthodontics treatments?

The advantages of choosing orthodontics at University Place Smiles include:

• Straight teeth
• Improvement in your bite
• Easier-to-clean teeth
• Less crowding
• No tooth gaps
• Improved quality of life
• Beautiful smile
• Self-confidence

The University Place Smiles team uses the latest advances in procedures and technology to ensure you achieve a gorgeous smile that lasts a lifetime.

Which orthodontics treatment is best for me?

The orthodontics treatment that’s best suited for you depends on the severity of your tooth misalignment and your treatment preferences. 

Your dentist discusses your oral health history, symptoms, and your lifestyle habits. They look at your mouth and take dental X-rays to establish the most appropriate orthodontics solution. You often have the option of choosing braces or clear aligners.

What happens during orthodontics care?

The first step of treatment is when your dentist scans your mouth. That helps them personalize your treatment and allows a dental lab to create custom-fitted aligners if they’re included in your treatment plan.

If you choose braces, your dentist bonds metal brackets to your teeth and attaches wires to the brackets. They tighten the wires periodically as your teeth move into their desired position. 

During Invisalign treatment, you wear clear plastic aligners over the top of your teeth and take them out to eat and brush. After a week or two, as directed by your dentist, simply switch to the next set of aligners in your series until you complete treatment. 

Orthodontics treatment may last as little as six months, up to a year, or longer in some cases. Afterward, you can enjoy your new, beautiful, perfect smile.

To take advantage of orthodontics care at University Place Smiles, call the office or schedule a consultation online today.