Braces Woodland Park

 

 

 

Over the years, we’ve helped many families in Woodland Park achieve healthier smiles and better oral health with our expert help at Inner Smiles Orthodontics. We understand that choosing braces can be a big decision for families like yours – and that’s exactly why we take the time to walk you through all the different options and explain every step of the treatment process. We also take into account the unique challenges of life in mountain town of Woodland Park when we put together treatment plans that work for your family.

 

Traditional metal braces are the most popular kind of braces we offer – and they still remain the best way to fix teeth. These look pretty straightforward: they’ve got little metal brackets on each tooth that are connected by wires that gradually shift your teeth into the right place. Our newer metal braces are a lot smaller and a lot more comfortable than they used to be. A lot of our younger patients like to have some fun with colorful bands to give their look a bit of personality during treatment.
Ceramic braces work in the same way as metal braces, but instead of metal brackets, we use ones that are the same color as your teeth or clear ones that almost blend in. This makes them a great option for anyone who wants effective treatment but doesn’t want the “brace look” all over their face. Teenagers and adults who are worried about how traditional metal braces might look really like these types. Ceramic is super strong and reliable, but you’ll need to take a bit extra care of the brackets to keep them looking good as new.

For families in Woodland Park who love the outdoors, our expert team of orthodontists can help. We’ve got patients who love skiing, mountain biking, and all sorts of other activities – and we don’t want anyone to have to make any changes to their active lifestyle because of their braces. Custom mouthguards are a great way to protect your braces during contact sports – and we make sure every active patient has all the gear they need to keep their teeth and orthodontic appliances safe. Teen orthodontics helps guide jaw growth and tooth alignment during crucial developmental years. Our orthodontics for teens includes braces and aligners tailored for active lifestyles. With teen orthodontics, we monitor progress closely to ensure healthy, lasting results.

Getting your braces is easier than you might think – most people find it really comfortable once they get used to it! We take special care to put each bracket on your teeth with a bit of glue and then connect them with a wire. Your first visit will only take about an hour – and most people only feel a bit of discomfort for a day or two while their teeth get used to the gentle pressure.

For your braces treatment to work, you’ll need to come in for regular check-ins. We usually see patients every six to eight weeks to change your wires, make any adjustments, and check how you’re doing. We also get a chance to check on how well you’re looking after your teeth and chat about any niggles that come up during treatment. Patients often say these check-ups are a highlight of the treatment – you get to see how far you’ve come and pick out some new colors for your elastic bands!

Before you know it, you’ll be used to looking after your braces like a pro. We do give you a bit of a heads up on what you can expect though – since there’s a bit of a knack to keeping your mouth clean with braces. Food particles can get stuck in the brackets and wires, so you’ll need to brush and floss a bit more carefully. We show each patient how to do this like a pro, and we even give you some special tools like interdental brushes and floss threaders that make cleaning a doddle.

You will need to change your eating habits a bit too – if you’re wearing braces. We do encourage patients to steer clear of hard, sticky or chewy foods like hard candy, popcorn kernels and ice cubes because they can break a bracket or bend a wire. But don’t worry – with a few tweaks to your diet, most meals are still perfectly fine. You can still enjoy all your favorite foods, just maybe cut the corn off the cob or slice your apples instead of biting into them. Children’s orthodontics can catch and correct early signs of bite or alignment issues. We provide gentle, age-appropriate orthodontics to support your child’s healthy smile. Orthodontics for children focuses on guiding growth and creating room for permanent teeth.

How long you’ll need to wear your braces depends on your individual situation – but for most people it’s around two years. Some people might need a bit longer for more complicated cases, but some minor changes might be done in no time. When you start treatment, we’ll give you a rough idea of what you can expect and keep you updated throughout the process.

Braces treatment does more than just straighten your teeth – it’s amazing how much of a difference a new smile can make to your confidence. We’ve seen shy kids become more outgoing as their smile improves – and we’ve seen adults feel more at ease in their personal and professional lives once their treatment is done. Braces in Woodland Park are a popular choice for teens and adults seeking long-term smile improvement. Local orthodontists provide personalized braces treatments tailored to each patient’s needs.