At Morrison Dental, we offer a variety of orthodontic treatment options, including braces. We usually recommend braces to improve a patient’s “orofacial” appearance. Problems like crooked or crowded teeth, overbites or underbites, incorrect jaw position and disorders of the jaw joints can be corrected with braces. In the long term, these problems can result in serious problems like tooth decay, gum disease, headaches and earaches as well as issues with biting, chewing and speaking.

Each patient and each case is unique, but the ideal time for braces is between 10 and 14 years of age, because the head and mouth are still growing and teeth are more receptive to being straightened. But braces aren’t just for kids. More and more adults are also wearing braces to correct minor problems and to improve their smiles. The most popular type of braces are brackets (metal, ceramic or plastic) that are bonded to teeth. All types of braces use wires to move the teeth to the desired position.

We will create a treatment plan that will include regular visits to evaluate the progress of your treatment. Oral hygiene is critical once braces are in place, and we recommend patients have a teeth cleaning at least every six months while wearing braces to keep teeth and gums healthy.