Imagine straightening your teeth without the stigma or uncomfortable feeling of traditional wire and bracket braces.

When I was a kid, I needed braces.   Back then the only option was “train tracks”.  These are the braces with the silver wires and bands.  I remember how ugly they looked and how difficult they were to clean.  They used to dig into my cheeks, and heaven forbid if you got elbowed in the mouth playing sports.  Ouch.

Technology has come a long way since then.  We can actually make invisible braces now!  I know it seems impossible, but by using thin, clear plastic aligners that snap over the teeth, we can straighten teeth with excellent predictability.  Here’s how they work:  We make putty models of the upper and lower teeth, then make a  series of aligners that the patient changes every 2 weeks.  Each new set of aligners is a slightly different shape from the previous set, which moves the teeth very slightly every day.  And presto….straight teeth with NO BRACES!