Orthodontic Treatment in Houston, TX
Crooked, crowded, or misaligned teeth can make brushing and flossing harder, put uneven pressure on your jaw, and lead to premature wear on certain teeth. At New Smiles Dental Implant Center, we offer orthodontic treatment in Houston, TX, for teens and adults.
Our team creates personalized treatment plans using both traditional braces and clear aligners, so you get an approach that fits your teeth and your lifestyle.
Orthodontic Options We Offer
We focus on two main ways to straighten teeth, and we'll point you toward the best fit for your smile.
Traditional Braces
Metal brackets and wires gradually guide your teeth into place. Because they give us more control over tooth movement, they're often the best route for complex alignment or heavy bite issues that clear aligners may have trouble addressing. And if you're picturing the bulky braces from the '90s, today's versions are a lot smaller and more comfortable than older styles.
Clear Aligners
A go-to choice for adults and teens who'd rather keep things low-key. They use a series of custom-made, clear plastic trays that move your teeth bit by bit over time. You swap to a new set every couple of weeks. They're nearly invisible, and you take them out to eat, brush, and floss.
Common Issues Orthodontic Treatment Can Fix
Most alignment and bite problems respond well to orthodontic treatment. Here are the ones we see most:
Crowding
Gaps and spacing
Overbite
Underbite
Crossbite
Open bite
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Who Can Benefit from Orthodontic Treatment?
Orthodontic treatments are no longer limited to teenagers. More adults are getting orthodontic work done now than ever. It's rarely too late to fix crooked teeth or a misaligned bite. Teens have a built-in advantage. Their jaws are still growing, which means we can guide things into place more easily.
Catching misalignment issues early often means shorter treatment and fewer complexities in the future. A lot of our adult patients have been dealing with crowding or bite issues for years, sometimes decades. Orthodontics can still fix many of them.
It can also get your mouth ready for other dental work like implants or crowns by putting the surrounding teeth where they need to be first. Your dentist takes a look at your teeth, your bite, and your jaw during the consultation. Then they recommend the option that makes the most sense for you.
What to Expect During Treatment
Whether you choose braces or aligners, the process follows a similar path either way.
Consultation and Planning: We start with a full exam, digital X-rays, and a scan of your teeth. Your dentist looks at your alignment, your bite, and your jaw. Then we put together a plan based on what your teeth actually need.
Fitting or First Set of Aligners: Getting braces? Your brackets and wires go on during this visit. Going with aligners? You'll pick up your first few sets and get instructions on how to wear and care for them.
Progress Visits: You'll come in regularly throughout treatment for check-ins. With braces, we adjust the wires to keep things moving. With aligners, we make sure everything's tracking right and hand you your next sets.
Completion and Retainers: Once your teeth are where they should be, the braces come off, or you wrap up your last set of aligners. But you're not quite done yet. You'll get a retainer, and wearing it as directed is a big deal. It keeps your teeth from drifting back. Skip it, and you risk undoing all that progress.
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If you're thinking about straightening your teeth or fixing your bite, we offer personalized orthodontic treatment in Houston, TX. Call us today to book your appointment.