Custom clear Braces
A Truly Customized Orthodontic Experience in Woodbury, MN
Advancements in technology have paved a path for modern orthodontic treatment that is more discreet and requires less time than the metal braces of the past. At Horton Orthodontics, we are committed to learning and mastering the latest technology to enhance our patient’s orthodontic treatment journey. We strive to offer the best, most effective solutions for our patients in order to provide a more accurate and comfortable overall experience and offer a more aesthetic appeal while in treatment. Horton Orthodontics is pleased to offer custom clear braces such as LightForce clear braces, which leverage the latest technology in digital scanning and 3D printing to create a custom fit ceramic or clear bracket designed just for you.
How Do Custom Clear Braces Work?
Custom clear braces like LightForce leverage advanced technology, beginning with a scan of your upper and lower teeth using our iTero digital scanner. The digital impression captures every minute detail of your teeth to create a digital impression of your mouth. Dr. Horton will upload the digital impression to a software system, where she will plan and coordinate the very specific tooth movements required to achieve a beautiful, aligned smile. The software system will show what your teeth will look like after your treatment is completed, allowing you to visualize your results! Your custom clear brackets will be 3D printed to match the exact details of your teeth, allowing for an extremely accurate and efficient treatment process. Using a technique called indirect bonding, your printed brackets are loaded into a custom bonding tray and placed at a precise location on each tooth, allowing for incredibly accurate installation.
The Step-By-Step Process of Creating Your Custom Clear Braces
At Horton Orthodontics, we prioritize patient comfort throughout your time in treatment. You may be surprised to learn that getting custom clear braces is actually very easy! Below is the step-by-step process involved when you choose custom clear braces with us.
Benefits of Custom Clear Braces
At Horton Orthodontics, we are dedicated to providing the highest standard of care for each patient we serve. Dr. Horton believes in growing her expertise through continuing education courses to be able to offer her patients the latest in technological advancements. Custom clear braces are the perfect merger between cutting-edge technology and individualized treatment planning and enable us to provide the best highest quality of orthodontic care possible. By leveraging the accuracy of 3D scanning to create digital impressions with the precision of 3D printing, patients can enjoy numerous benefits such as:
Caring For Your Custom Clear Braces
Wondering how to take care of your new custom clear braces? Firstly, make sure to avoid foods that could harm your braces, such as hard, sticky candies, nuts, hard or crunchy breads, ice, gum, popcorn, hard chips and pretzels to name a few. This will ensure that your brackets stay in place during your treatment. Diligent oral hygiene is important while wearing custom clear braces, and our team recommends establishing a good oral hygiene routine each day that involves brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing every day. We know flossing can be challenging with braces, and we suggest products like platypus flossers to help navigate around the archwire with ease. When you maintain good oral hygiene throughout your orthodontic treatment, your end results will be amazing. Not only will your teeth be straight, but you will also have clean, healthy gums to show off with your new smile!
Advanced Orthodontics Without Compromising Looks
Say hello to the braces of the future with custom clear braces such as LightForce clear braces. With comfort, aesthetics and innovative digital scanning and 3D printing technology at the helm, clear custom braces are an appealing alternative to metal braces. To learn more about how you might benefit from a modern approach to orthodontics, call our office today at (651) 738-9060 or request a complimentary consultation online.
Locally Owned and Smiles That Are Locally Grown
Individualized Orthodontic Care In Woodbury, Minnesota
Dr. Horton is a board certified orthodontist with years of experience and expertise in her field. She is proud to provide a locally owned and operated practice that offers a welcoming environment and cutting-edge orthodontic technology for all patients. Get started with the smile of your dreams today!
