Braces do not hurt at all when they are applied to the teeth, so there is no reason to be anxious about the placement appointment. There will be mild soreness or discomfort after the orthodontic wire is engaged into the newly placed brackets, which may last for a few days to a week. All the appliances and wires that we use are cutting-edge, and exert very light, continuous, and biologically sound forces that greatly decrease any soreness associated with orthodontic treatment. We do offer some technically advanced braces that hurt less.

Yes, wearing clear aligners to straighten one’s teeth is very effective. They are most effective when it comes to correcting minor to moderate misalignments, which is exactly what most dental patients currently need. The reason why clear aligners are so effective is that they are fabricated using the latest in dental technologies. You just have to be determined to wear it. Although complex cases, cases requiring jaw surgeries are not a good candidate for aligners. Talk to us today about your best option