Orthodontics: Braces

Serving Dallas, TX and the Surrounding Areas

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If you’ve been hiding your smile becLooking for solutions to align your smile? Our team at Illinois Family Dentistry is pleased to offer personalized orthodontic solutions, including traditional metal braces, tailored to the unique needs of teens, adolescents, and adults in Dallas and the surrounding communities. From crooked or crowded teeth to uneven spacing or problems with the bite, our orthodontist will create a treatment plan tailored to each unique smile.ause of crooked teeth, Illinois Family Dentistry is here to help. We are pleased to offer Invisalign, the world’s leading clear aligner system. A visit to our Dallas office will get you on track to the smile of your dreams.

What Are Traditional Metal Braces?

Traditional braces are a time-tested orthodontic solution that uses metal brackets and wires to apply consistent pressure over time, gradually and precisely moving your teeth into alignment. Today’s modern brackets are smaller and more streamlined, making treatment less obtrusive than in the past. Patients can even choose different colored bands at their appointments to add a little personality to their braces.

What Orthodontic Concerns Can Braces Correct?

The following is a look at some of the concerns braces can address:

  • Misaligned Teeth: Braces can gradually and precisely guide misaligned teeth into more even, aligned positions.
  • Crowding: When there isn’t enough room for your teeth to come in the correct alignment, orthodontic treatment can help create the needed space for improved positioning.
  • Uneven Tooth Alignment: Braces can help move teeth that sit too high, too low, too far forward, or too far backward into more natural positions.
  • Gaps Between Teeth: Braces can address gaps between teeth or spacing concerns, delivering a more even-looking smile.
  • Problems with the Bite: Orthodontic treatment can help correct problems with the bite, including crossbites, open bites, underbites, and overbites.

What Can You Expect During the Braces Process?

Your journey to your aligned smile begins with a comprehensive consultation with our orthodontist, who will evaluate your or your teen’s needs and create a custom treatment plan.

Once you are ready for treatment, our orthodontist will bond brackets to your teeth and connect them with an orthodontic wire. Regular visits will allow our orthodontist to check the progress of treatment and make any needed adjustments to continue guiding your teeth into alignment.

It is normal for your teeth to feel a little tight or tender after your braces are first placed or following an adjustment. This discomfort will settle as your mouth gets used to the changes. The length of orthodontic treatment can vary from patient to patient based on the complexity of the case and the response to treatment, with most patients completing treatment in about 12 to 24 months.

What Happens After Treatment with Braces?

Once your treatment concludes and we remove your braces, we will provide you with custom retainers to prevent your teeth from gradually moving back to their original positions. The retention phase of treatment is just as important as the treatment itself, helping preserve your new smile.

What Are the Benefits of Traditional Braces?

Traditional metal braces continue to be one of the most trusted and widely used orthodontic treatments for good reason. Some of their benefits include the following:

  • They Are Effective:Unlike clear aligners, which have limitations in rotation or in handling severe vertical tooth movement, metal braces can address complex crowding, rotation, or jaw alignment issues in most cases.
  • They Are Customizable:Modern brackets are smaller and sleeker than ever, and younger patients love customizing their smiles with different-colored band combinations at every appointment.
  • They Work Around the Clock:Because braces stay in place throughout treatment, you or your teen do not have to worry about remembering to wear your orthodontic appliance for the recommended number of hours each day.
  • No Risk of Losing or Misplacing Your Appliance:Because they are fixed directly to the teeth, there is no risk of dropping, losing, or accidentally throwing away aligners, a common issue with teens.
  • They Are Strong and Durable: Metal braces are made of high-grade stainless steel, making them sturdy and resistant to breakage.
  • They Improve Your Oral Hygiene:Straighter teeth are often easier to brush and floss effectively, helping keep dental disease at bay.
  • They Balance Your Bite: Balancing your bite can help reduce the risk of periodontal disease, uneven tooth wear, and even TMJ pain.

Traditional Braces Near Me in Dallas, TX

If you'd like to learn more about aligning your smile with traditional metal braces, it’s time to speak to our experienced orthodontist at Illinois Family Dentistry. We’re happy to answer your questions and get you on track to the beautifully aligned smile you've always wanted.

We invite you to call our office at 469-908-4947 to schedule your appointment or request one online today!