Metal braces are the most popular with kids and teenagers. They love using different colors of ligature ties. These braces are much smaller than ever before.

Translucent clear ceramic braces are the most popular with adults. You have to be very close to someone to be able to see them. Yet, because they are a ceramic material, they are more fragile.

Metal Braces

Stainless steel metal braces are the most common type of braces and are more comfortable today than ever!

Made of high-grade stainless steel, metal braces are strong, durable, and great at straightening your teeth using metal brackets and archwires. With metal braces, you have the option of adding colored elastics for a fun and colorful smile!

Dr. Chen only uses the highest quality orthodontic materials made in the U.S.A. by American Orthodontics or 3M Unitek. The brackets have been designed and chosen to help Dr. Chen treat you in the most effective and efficient way possible. Because of the unique design of your braces, they are smaller, more comfortable, and promote better oral hygiene. That means your braces will feel as good to you as they look to others!

Clear Braces

Clear braces are made of ceramic materials that are less visible on your teeth than metal braces!  As a result, most people cannot tell that you’re wearing braces!

Because ceramic braces are more fragile, they can chip or break easier when compared to stainless steel metal braces.  For this reason, we usually recommend ceramic braces for older teenagers and adult patients who have cosmetic concerns.  Ceramic braces tend to be used more on upper teeth than on lower teeth since most people don’t show much of their lower teeth when they talk or smile.

Dr. Chen only uses the highest quality orthodontic materials made in the U.S.A. by American Orthodontics or 3M Unitek. The  brackets have been designed and chosen to help Dr. Chen treat you in the most effective and efficient way possible. Because of the unique design of your braces, they are smaller, more comfortable, and promote better oral hygiene. That means your braces will feel as good to you as they look to others!

Invisalign

DR. CHEN IS A CERTIFIED INVISALIGN® PROVIDER

When choosing an option for straightening your teeth, it’s important to consider what works best for not only your appearance, but your lifestyle as well. Consider Invisalign® to get the beautiful straight teeth you’ve always wanted without using traditional braces. A complimentary consultation with Dr. Chen can determine if Invisalign® is right for you.

WHAT IS IT?

Invisalign® takes a modern day approach to straightening teeth, using custom made series of aligners created for you and only you. These aligner trays are made of smooth, comfortable, and virtually invisible plastic that you wear over your teeth. Wearing the aligners will gradually and gently shift your teeth into place, based on the exact movements Dr. Chen plans out for you.

IS IT FOR ME?

Not only are the aligners invisible, they are removable, so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment. Plus, brushing and flossing are no problem. They are also comfortable, with no brackets/wires to possibly cause mouth abrasions during treatment. And no brackets and wires usually mean you spend less time in your doctor’s office getting adjustments. Invisalign® also allows you to view your own virtual treatment plan when you start so you can see how your straight teeth will look when your treatment is complete.

HOW IT WORKS

Invisalign® uses a series of clear, removable appliances to straighten your teeth without metal wires or brackets. The appliances are made through a combination of Dr. Chen’s expertise and 3-D computer imaging technology. You wear each set of appliances for almost 2 weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss. As you replace each appliance with the next in the prescribed series, your teeth will incrementally move, week by week – until they have straightened to the final position Dr. Chen has prescribed. You’ll visit Dr. Chen about once every 4-6 weeks to ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned. Total treatment time may average 9 – 15 months and the number of appliances worn during treatment can range from 18 to 30. This will vary from case to case.

Invisalign Teen

Invisalign® Teen offers a completely new approach to orthodontics, giving you the smile you want without the embarrassment and hassles of traditional braces. No teen wants to have metal in their mouth. And no parent wants to argue about what their teen can and can’t do with braces. Invisalign® Teen straightens teeth using clear plastic aligners, doing the job of braces without metal brackets and wires – a win for both parents and teens alike.

Clear. Removable. Comfortable. Customized.

With Invisalign® Teen, you can:

• Eat the foods you love without worrying about breaking brackets or loosening wires. Simply remove the aligners while you eat your favorite foods and then put them back in when you are done.
• Feel Confident. Since Invisalign® Teen aligners are clear, no one will see them in pictures or in person.
• Brush and floss as usual to maintain good oral health and fresh breath. Simply remove your aligners to clean your teeth in the morning and evening as you normally would.
• Participate in your favorite activities without worry. Invisalign® Teen allows you to play sports or a musical instrument without worrying about cutting your mouth. And you can temporarily replace your aligners with a mouth guard when required for contact sports.
• Be comfortable! Invisalign® Teen plastic aligners are custom fit for comfort and durability.

With Invisalign® Teen, parents can expect:

• Compliance. Teen aligners have blue dots that fade when they are worn. If a teen isn’t wearing them, the dots won’t fade. This allows parents to make the most of their investment by ensuring that their teen is wearing the aligners as prescribed: 20-22 hours per day.
• Affordability. The cost is usually the same as metal braces, and up to half of the cost may be covered by dental insurance. In addition to that, Invisalign® Teen provides six replacement aligners in case they are lost.

Now your teen can have a straighter smile with a state of the art system that fits his or her busy lifestyle. In fact, Invisalign® Teen clear braces are so convenient, they’re a great fit for the entire family.

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