• Because Personal Orthodontic Care and Expertise Matters to You & Your Family
  • Because Personal Orthodontic Care and Expertise Matters to You & Your Family
  • Because Personal Orthodontic Care and Expertise Matters to You & Your Family
  • Because Personal Orthodontic Care and Expertise Matters to You & Your Family
  • Because Personal Orthodontic Care and Expertise Matters to You & Your Family
  • Because Personal Orthodontic Care and Expertise Matters to You & Your Family

Glossary

  • Archwire

    A metal wire which is inserted into the brackets that move the teeth into the desired position.

  • Band

    Bands are metal tooth rings that go around the back molars and serve as anchors for the braces. They have hooks on them so that elastics can be worn.

  • Bracket

    Brackets are the small metal or ceramic modules that are attached to each tooth. They serve as guides to move the teeth and hold the archwire in place.

  • Ceramic Brackets

    Crystalline, alumina, tooth-shade or clear synthetic sapphire brackets that are aesthetically more attractive than conventional metal attachments.

  • Crowding

    Dental malalignment caused by inadequate space for the teeth.

  • Debanding

    The removal of cemented orthodontic bands.

  • Debonding

    The process of removing cemented orthodontic brackets from your teeth.

  • Elastic (Rubber Band)

    A small rubber band that is hooked between different points on your appliance to provide gentle, continuous pressure to move your teeth and/or jaws to their new positions. We offer regular or neon colors.

  • Gingiva

    The tissue that surrounds the teeth, consisting of a fibrous tissue that is continuous with the periodontal ligament and mucosal covering.

  • Headgear

    Generic term for extraoral traction (attached around the back side of the head) for growth modification, tooth movement and anchorage.

  • Imaging

    The process of acquiring representations of structures in either two or three dimensions.

  • Maxillary

    Of or pertaining to the upper jaw. May be used to describe teeth, dental restorations, orthodontic appliances or facial structures.

  • Lingual

    Adjacent to the tongue.

  • Orthodontist

    A dental specialist who has completed an advanced post-doctoral course, accredited by the American Dental Association, of at least two academic years in the special area of orthodontics.

  • Orthognathic Surgery

    Surgery to alter relationships of teeth and/or supporting bones, usually accomplished in conjunction with orthodontic therapy.

  • Radiograph

    A permanent image, performed digitally in our office, produced by ionizing radiation. Sometimes called an X-ray after the most common source of image-producing radiation.

  • Retainer

    An appliance that is worn after your braces are removed. The retainer attaches to your upper and/or lower teeth to hold them in place. Some retainers are removable, and others are bonded to the teeth.

  • Retention

    The passive treatment period following active orthodontic correction during which retaining appliances may be used.

  • Straight Wire Appliance

    A variation of the edgewise appliance in which brackets are angulated to minimize multiple archwire bends. Brackets and molar tubes have specific orientation in three planes of space.

  • Archwire


    A metal wire which is inserted into the brackets that move the teeth into the desired position.

    Band


    Bands are metal tooth rings that go around the back molars and serve as anchors for the braces. They have hooks on them so that elastics can be worn.

    Bracket


    Brackets are the small metal or ceramic modules that are attached to each tooth. They serve as guides to move the teeth and hold the archwire in place.

    Ceramic Brackets


    Crystalline, alumina, tooth-shade or clear synthetic sapphire brackets that are aesthetically more attractive than conventional metal attachments.

    Crowding


    Dental malalignment caused by inadequate space for the teeth.

    Debanding


    The removal of cemented orthodontic bands.

    Debonding


    The process of removing cemented orthodontic brackets from your teeth.

    Elastic (Rubber Band)


    A small rubber band that is hooked between different points on your appliance to provide gentle, continuous pressure to move your teeth and/or jaws to their new positions. We offer regular or neon colors.

    Gingiva


    The tissue that surrounds the teeth, consisting of a fibrous tissue that is continuous with the periodontal ligament and mucosal covering.

    Headgear


    Generic term for extraoral traction (attached around the back side of the head) for growth modification, tooth movement and anchorage.

    Imaging


    The process of acquiring representations of structures in either two or three dimensions.

    Maxillary


    Of or pertaining to the upper jaw. May be used to describe teeth, dental restorations, orthodontic appliances or facial structures.

    Lingual


    Adjacent to the tongue.

    Orthodontist


    A dental specialist who has completed an advanced post-doctoral course, accredited by the American Dental Association, of at least two academic years in the special area of orthodontics.

    Orthognathic Surgery


    Surgery to alter relationships of teeth and/or supporting bones, usually accomplished in conjunction with orthodontic therapy.

    Radiograph


    A permanent image, performed digitally in our office, produced by ionizing radiation. Sometimes called an X-ray after the most common source of image-producing radiation.

    Retainer


    An appliance that is worn after your braces are removed. The retainer attaches to your upper and/or lower teeth to hold them in place. Some retainers are removable, and others are bonded to the teeth.

    Retention


    The passive treatment period following active orthodontic correction during which retaining appliances may be used.

    Straight Wire Appliance


    A variation of the edgewise appliance in which brackets are angulated to minimize multiple archwire bends. Brackets and molar tubes have specific orientation in three planes of space.

    Patient Testimonials

    • “My daughter just finished up 18 months in clear braces. Her smile is beautiful, perfect, and we could not be happier!”

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      ─ Jillian Bruckner
    • “Staff is great, very friendly and always helpful! If you are looking for an orthodontist Dr. Albert is the guy!”

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      ─ Jennifer Koeller
    • “The whole process could not have run more smoothly and the staff are all so helpful and kind. It was a great experience.”

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      ─ James Kerekes
    • “I was 100% please with the service I received and love how my teeth look now. I would recommend them to anyone!”

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      ─ Drew Geralds

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