Braces Procedure

When you visit us for your free consultation (you can schedule one here!), you’ll be greeted with a smile. We’ll give you a tour of our beautiful, state-of-the-art office before a team member takes complimentary digital photos and x-rays. Dr. Melanie will then examine your mouth. Using her findings, along with your diagnostic records, she’ll develop a diagnosis and present you with her personalized treatment recommendations. She’ll explain everything in detail and answer any questions you have.

A team member will then chat with you about the cost of braces, insurance and our flexible financing options. Our goal is for you to feel informed and confident about your or your child’s treatment. If you decide to move forward, we offer same-day starts, so you can kick-off your braces treatment right after your consultation. This will save you from having to make another trip to our office.

Does getting braces put on hurt? Not a bit! We promise, it’s painless and there are no needles involved. While most doctors put braces one by one and use a one-sizes-fits-all approach, we use a customized tray system at our practice. A team member will take a quick video scan of your mouth and the digital 3D file will be sent to our software. Dr. Melanie will digitally design your perfect smile and be able to determine the exact placement of each braces bracket before you get started.

Using our in-office 3D printer, Dr. Melanie will print out a custom tray so that every bracket on every tooth is ideally positioned just for you. Once the brackets are bonded to your teeth, she’ll thread the arch wires through them. We’ll fill you in on everything you need to know about caring for your braces and you’ll be on your way.

Depending on your treatment plan, you’ll swing by Dr. Melanie Orthodontics every six to eight weeks for a check-up. We’ll make adjustments, if necessary, and chat with you about your progress. We always take the time to answer your questions and offer guidance if you need it. Thanks to the cutting-edge braces system we use, we can greatly reduce or eliminate the need for wire bending or bracket repositioning, which means fewer appointments for you and less missed work or school.

Woo hoo! When the big day arrives, we’ll congratulate you and then get down to business removing your braces. Getting your braces taken off is also completely painless. When we’re finished, we’ll polish your teeth and let you admire your beautiful new smile in the mirror (stare as long as you want; we don’t judge!).

Once your braces come off, your teeth will naturally want to shift back to their old spots. The only way to prevent this and maintain your awesome results for life is to wear a retainer. Your retainer will help lock your bite into place. Eventually, you’ll only need to wear it at night.