Treatment Options

Metal Braces

  • Not Removable — worn 24 hours a day, metal braces are fixed in place for brushing, eating, and drinking

  • Metal brackets are attached to the teeth and connected to wires that move teeth into proper positions

  • Mainstay of orthodontic treatment, sometimes better for complex cases

  • Office visits every 4-6 weeks to adjust the braces

Clear Braces

  • Not Removable — worn 24 hours a day, clear braces are fixed in place for brushing, eating, and drinking

  • Clear brackets are attached to the teeth and connected to wires that move teeth into proper positions

  • Less noticeable than metal braces, sometimes better for complex cases

  • Office visits every 4-6 weeks to adjust the braces

Invisalign®

  • Removable — worn 22 hours a day, Invisalign® aligners are removed for brushing, eating, and drinking

  • Attachments are bonded to some teeth and gripped by aligners that move teeth into proper positions

  • Less noticeable than metal or clear braces, smooth aligners are BPA-free

  • Office visits every 4-12 weeks, aligners changed every 1-2 weeks

Whichever treatment option you choose – metal braces, clear braces, or Invisalign® – know that you are taking a great first step toward improving your oral health and preventing problems like cavities, gum disease, and bone loss later in life. I’m happy to discuss each treatment option further so that together we can come to the best treatment decision for you.

Dr. Sotomayor, Orthodontist