Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that is concerned with straightening and aligning your family’s teeth. For decades, adolescents and teens have been wearing braces to create healthy, straight, and beautiful smiles. In more recent years, adults have chosen to straighten their smiles if they were not afforded that opportunity in their youth.
Straight and perfectly aligned teeth are not only more attractive, but they are also easier to keep clean and healthy. Brushing and flossing are more effective because there are no overlapping teeth and fewer harder-to-reach places. Professional cleanings are also easier, as all the teeth are lined up evenly without breaks, gaps, overlaps, and other problems.
Overlapping, crooked, and otherwise problematic smiles are more prone to develop gum diseases, dental caries, and other oral health complications. Professional orthodontics in Spokane, WA for adults and teens is an investment in ongoing dental health, as well as in a beautiful smile. Our dentists are always willing to discuss orthodontic treatment with patients at Downriver Smiles.
Clear Orthodontic Aligners
Many teens and adults are choosing to undergo orthodontic treatment now more than ever, due to the advanced options that are now available. While traditional metal braces are still used extensively in orthodontics, newer options using clear aligners are more discreet and offer a less invasive method of straightening your smile.
The popular Invisalign® brand introduced clear aligners to straighten teeth with fewer restrictions and inconveniences than metal braces. Downriver Smiles is an authorized Invisalign orthodontic clinic, and we can even show you a projected view of your straightened smile using the Invisalign software. We also offer a more affordable option in clear braces and Six-Month Smiles.
Our dentists can explain the benefits of each option in an orthodontic consultation at our dental clinic in Spokane. When you contact our office to schedule an appointment, ask about assistance with using your dental insurance and information about other financing options. At Downriver Smiles, we do everything we can to help families fit orthodontics and other dental expenses into their budget.
Clear Braces
When you need options for orthodontic treatment, come to Downriver Smiles. Our dentist and his team offer several options for straightening teeth that are perfect fits for both adults and teens. A more recent innovation combines the versatile alignment practicality of braces with a discreet method for creating beautiful smiles. Downriver Smiles is your source for clear braces in Spokane, WA.
Clear braces are a modern spin on the traditional form of braces that were commonly made from metal. The straightening design and procedure are exactly the same. Brackets are attached to the teeth needing attention and are interconnected by a strong, thin wire. The wire is periodically adjusted and tightened by our dentists to gently move teeth into the proper order and alignment.
But with clear braces, the orthodontic hardware is much less noticeable. Instead of metal, the brackets are made from tooth-colored porcelain. The connecting archwire is white, and all the elastic bands are clear. These materials are designed to resist staining over time, so your smile adjustment is more discreet.
Six Month SmilesⓇ
Some Spokane residents wish they could have straighter smiles but are unwilling or unable to undergo years of orthodontic treatment. At Downriver Smiles, we have options for them, too! We are pleased to offer Six Month Smiles as a faster, affordable method of straightening teeth. Certain patients that do not need extensive orthodontic treatment can have a beautiful, even smile in as little as six months!
Six months is a relatively brief amount of time, and time goes by before you know it. With Six Month Smiles, your orthodontic treatment is completed in that brief amount of time, and the result is a straight, attractive smile of which you can be proud.
Our experienced orthodontic dentist can examine your bite and teeth alignment and let you know if you are a candidate for Six Month Smiles. Those members of our dental family needing more extensive orthodontic treatment, such as that involving side and/or back teeth, are better suited for more traditional orthodontic options.
Straight Teeth In Six Months
For those only needing alignments or adjustment to the front, visible teeth, they can be the perfect candidate for Six Month Smiles. With this advanced option for orthodontic treatment, only the front teeth are aligned. These smaller teeth with fewer roots are much easier to bring into the proper alignment than larger teeth with multiple roots.
In as little as six months, the front, visible portion of your smile could be perfectly aligned and ready to face the world. During your initial consultation, our team can explain more about how this orthodontic treatment works and what is required of patients. It is a less-invasive, less time-consuming, and more affordable option that is quite appealing to many of our dental family members.
Contact Downriver Smiles in Spokane, WA, today, and ask about a consultation to discuss your orthodontic options. We can also help you use your dental insurance benefits to defray costs of your orthodontic treatment.
