Orthodontic Appliances
Preventative and proactive approach can allow problems to be uncovered before they become serious, enabling faster and easier treatment.
Metal Braces
Metal braces consist of stainless steel brackets and wire that is held in place with elastics. You can choose the color of your rubber bands to inject a little of your personal style into the process.
Invisalign Teen
With Invisalign Teen you can straighten your teeth and continue to smile for your selfies all while your orthodontic treatment flies under the radar.
The Canadian and American Associations of Orthodontists recommend children see an orthodontist for the first time at age seven. While they’ll probably still have most of their baby teeth, it’s important to take a preventative approach and catch any issues early. This can mean avoiding tooth extractions and surgery later in life.
At Fleetwood Orthodontics we believe in individualized, personal care, which is why we’ll work with you to find the best solution to suit your teenager’s orthodontic issues and lifestyle and your budget. You can rest easy knowing the health of their smile is our top priority.
Invisalign Teen
Between school and a social life, who has time for obvious wires, brackets and elastics? Don’t let metal braces put a damper on your smile. With Invisalign Teen you can straighten your teeth and continue to smile for your selfies all while your orthodontic treatment flies under the radar.
Clear Braces
Much like traditional metal braces, clear ceramic braces involve brackets, arch wire and elastics. However, they’re much less noticeable as they’re made with a translucent material to blend into your tooth color. Clear braces tend to be a good option for older teens and adults.
Metal Braces
These aren’t the metal braces of the past thanks to advancements in design (think smaller and more comfortable). Metal braces consist of stainless steel brackets and wire that is held in place with elastics. The fun part? You can choose the color of your rubber bands to inject a little of your personal style into the process.
School, sports, extracurricular activities, a social life…the teen years are full of activities and experiences. Your kids probably have enough on their plate without having to stress about their smile. Let them focus on being a teen, while we focus on their teeth.
Not only will straight teeth give you a necessary boost in self-esteem, treating malocclusion in adults can ward off gum disease, tooth loss, jaw pain, headaches and problems with speech and chewing.
Are you already starting to envision the mouth full of metal everyone sported during your high school years? We have good news for you. Times have changed and there have been major innovations in orthodontics. Adults are often ideal candidates for clear and lingual braces and Invisalign, which are all discreet and virtually invisible treatment options.
Clear Braces
Much like traditional metal braces, clear ceramic braces involve brackets, arch wire and elastics. However, they’re much less noticeable as they’re made with a translucent material to blend into your tooth color. Clear braces tend to be a good option for older teens and adults.
Lingual Braces (Incognito)
With lingual braces, the brackets, wires and elastics are placed behind the teeth on the tongue side so they’re practically invisible. Lingual braces are becoming more popular with teens and adults and they’re a great option for anyone in search of a truly discreet treatment option.
Invisalign
Ready for straight teeth but not thrilled with the idea of braces? Invisalign could be the perfect alternative. The treatment uses virtually invisible, clear, plastic aligners that are custom-made according to Dr. Lee’s specifications and prescriptions.