Clear Braces
Dr. McDonough has extensive experience helping patients achieve beautiful, healthy smiles with clear braces. Drs. McDonough and DeSantis have tremendous knowledge and expertise in orthodontic treatment, and there’s never been a better time to straighten your teeth with a more discreet alternative to traditional metal braces. Our office is proud to provide high-quality orthodontic care using clear braces designed to deliver reliable, effective results while blending naturally with your smile. Our goal is to give you a clear, convenient, and comfortable treatment experience while helping you achieve the confident smile you’ve always wanted.
Why Choose Clear Braces?
- Discreet appearance: Clear braces use tooth-colored or transparent brackets that blend naturally with your teeth, making them less noticeable than traditional metal braces.
- Proven results: Clear braces can effectively straighten teeth and address a wide range of orthodontic concerns while providing predictable, long-lasting results.
- Effective treatment: Clear braces can treat crowding, spacing, crossbites, open bites, overbites, underbites, and other orthodontic concerns.
- Precise tooth movement: Brackets and archwires provide your orthodontist with precise control over tooth movement, helping create a healthy, balanced, and beautiful smile.
- Comfortable and durable: Modern clear braces are designed to be comfortable and durable, allowing you to progress through treatment with confidence.
- Suitable for teens and adults: Clear braces are an excellent option for patients who want the effectiveness of braces while maintaining a more discreet appearance.
- No need to remember removal: Unlike removable clear aligners, clear braces remain securely attached to your teeth throughout treatment, so you don’t have to worry about remembering to wear them.
- Personalized treatment: Every smile is unique. Your orthodontist will customize your clear braces treatment and make adjustments throughout the process to help you achieve the best possible results.
The Clear Braces Treatment Process
Your First Consultation
At your initial consultation, we will discuss your orthodontic needs and evaluate your teeth and bite to determine whether clear braces are the right treatment option for you.
Your Custom Treatment Plan
We will carefully evaluate your teeth, bite, and overall oral health to create a personalized treatment plan. Using digital imaging and other advanced diagnostic technology, we will determine the precise movements needed to straighten your teeth and improve your bite. We’ll also discuss your estimated treatment timeline and what you can expect throughout your orthodontic journey.
Your Clear Braces
Your clear braces will consist of tooth-colored or transparent brackets that are bonded to your teeth and connected with orthodontic archwires. The wires apply gentle, controlled pressure to gradually move your teeth into their ideal positions. Clear braces offer the effectiveness of traditional braces with a more subtle, natural-looking appearance.
Your Progress
As your treatment progresses, you’ll visit our office periodically so we can monitor your tooth movement and make adjustments to your clear braces. During these appointments, we may adjust or replace your archwires and make any necessary changes to keep your treatment progressing as planned.
Taking Care of Your New Smile
Once your clear braces are removed and your treatment is complete, we’ll provide you with a customized retainer to help maintain your new smile. Wearing your retainer as directed is an important part of keeping your teeth in their new positions.
To learn more about clear braces and all your orthodontic treatment options, please feel free to schedule an appointment at our office. We look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve a healthy, confident smile!
