ADULT & CHILD ORTHODONTICS

For most people, a beautiful smile is the most obvious benefit of orthodontics. After your braces come off, you'll feel more self-confident. It is never too late to correct your smile. Many adults enjoy Invisalign (invisable braces) and in a few short months have the smile they always wanted!

TREATMENT

Initial visit

Your first visit Dr. Medford will take a full mouth x-ray and will discuss with you the treatment and length of treatment. He will also give you treatment plan to take with you.Treatment time typically ranges from one to three years

depending on the growth of the patients mouth and face and the severity of the problem.

CHILDREN

Children between the ages of 7 and 14 are typical candidates for braces because their facial structures are still developing. When treatment is begun early, the orthodontist can guide the growth of the jaw and guide incoming permanent teeth. Early treatment can also regulate the width of the upper and lower dental arches, gain space for permanent teeth, avoid the need for permanent tooth extractions, reduce likelihood of impacted permanent teeth, correct thumb-sucking, and eliminate abnormal swallowing or speech problems. In other words, early treatment can simplify later treatment.

ADULTS

Orthodontic treatment can be successful at any age, and adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful smile. One of every five patients in orthodontic treatment is over 21. In our office, nearly half of our patients are adults.

TYPES OF BRACES

TRADITIONAL METAL

Traditional metal braces are the most common type of braces and are more comfortable today than ever before. Made of high-grade stainless steel, metal braces straighten your teeth using metal brackets and archwires. With metal braces, you have the option of adding colored elastics (rubber bands) for a more unique and colorful smile.

CERAMIC BRACES

Ceramic braces are made of clear materials and are therefore less visible on your teeth than metal braces. For this reason, ceramic braces are used mainly on older teenagers and adult patients who have cosmetic concerns. While they are visually less prominent, they do require more attention to oral hygiene as ceramic braces are larger and are more brittle than their metal counterparts. For these reasons, ceramic braces tend to be used more on upper front teeth than on lower teeth.

INVISALIGN (invisible braces)

Clear appliances (such as Invisalign®) use a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners to straighten your teeth. And, no one can tell you are wearing those aligners because they are invisible! Not only are the aligners invisible, they are removable, so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment, plus brushing and flossing are less of a hassle. The aligners are comfortable and have no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment.

Learn more about Invisalign® at www.invisalign.com.

FINANCING BRACES

Dr. Medford offers affordable monthly payments. We take the length of treatment divided by the number of months you are in braces, that will be your monthly payment. 20% of the total will be required as a down payment.

Care Credit:

We offer 0% and low interest rate dental financing through www.CareCredit.com or 800-365-8295.

We have a lot of patients that would rather take advantage of CareCredits 0% interest rates, for up to 12 months, than charge on their own credit card, at 28%interest rate.

Insurance:

We accept any PPO and will gladly file your insurance on your behalf, however, your insurance coverage is an agreement between you and your provider so please make sure you are aware of your network agreements. Most misunderstandings regarding insurance benefits can be avoided if you are aware of your specific guidelines and coverage.