Custom Braces
Why Choose Custom Braces?
Traditional braces are manufactured in bulkand hand-positioned, tooth by tooth, in the orthodontist's chair. Custom bracesflip that process: we start with a 3D digital scan of your teeth, then use thatmodel to design brackets and wires engineered specifically for your bite andalignment before you ever sit in the chair. The result is precision thathand-placement simply can't match, often meaning straighter results, fewersurprise adjustments, and a shorter overall treatment time. Combined with Smile Monitoring, our remote progress-trackingsystem, your custom orthodontic journey becomes about as seamless as it gets.
What Makes Braces "Custom"?
It starts with technology. Using advanced 3Ddigital scanners and imaging, we capture an exact map of your teeth, bite, andjaw, no messy impressions required. That digital model is used to plan everytooth movement in advance, then to manufacture brackets and wires (or, in thecase of Brava, a fully custom hidden wire) that are shaped for your smilealone. Because the plan is built before treatment even begins, yourorthodontist spends less time repositioning brackets mid-treatment and moretime keeping you on track toward your goal.
Custom Braces for Kids and Teens
Custom braces are an excellent choice forgrowing smiles. Because treatment is digitally preplanned to your child's orteen's specific bite, appointments tend to be shorter and less frequent thanwith traditional braces, a welcome relief for busy school and activityschedules. And because the brackets and wires are fixed in place, you can worryless about compliance than you might with a removable option, while stillgetting the benefit of a precisely engineered treatment plan.
Custom Braces for Adults
It's never too late for a more confidentsmile, and custom braces make the adult orthodontic journey more convenientthan ever. Preplanned digital design means fewer in-office visits to workaround your career and family life, while options like LightForce and Bravaoffer a level of discretion that fits naturally into professional and socialsettings. Whichever system you choose, your treatment is built around yourbite, your goals, and your schedule.
What Can Custom BracesTreat?
Custom braces are effective for a wide rangeof orthodontic concerns, including:
● Crowded, overlapped, or crookedteeth
● Gapped or spaced teeth
● Overbite, underbite, and crossbite
● Overjet and open bite
Every case is different, which is exactly whywe start with a full digital assessment, so your treatment plan addresses yourspecific bite, not a generic one.
The Benefits of CustomBraces
Superior Accuracy
Because your brackets and wires are digitallydesigned around your exact bite and alignment, custom braces achieve a level ofprecision that hand-positioned braces can't replicate, translating to bettertreatment outcomes and a more captivating final result.
Faster Treatment Times
Preplanned, custom-fit braces eliminate muchof the repositioning and mid-course correction traditional braces oftenrequire, helping speed up your journey to a healthier, straighter smile.
Reduced Office Visits
Greater accuracy up front means feweremergency and correction appointments later. Paired with Smile Monitoring,you'll only need to come in when it's genuinely time for your next step intreatment.
A Discretion Level That Fits Your Life
From the classic look of digital metal bracesto the tooth-colored precision of LightForce to the completely hidden Bravasystem, custom braces let you choose exactly how visible, or invisible, yourtreatment is.
Options for Every Budget
We understand that orthodontic treatment is asignificant investment, which is why we make custom braces accessible withflexible financing on your terms.
Complimentary consultations
● Most major PPO insurance plans areaccepted
● Multiple healthcare lenders andinterest-free financing options
● Low monthly payment plans or a pay-in-full discount,whichever fits your budget
The Custom Braces Treatment Process
1. Orthodontic Consultation
We'll discuss your smile goals, examine yourteeth and bite, and use advanced 3D imaging to build a digital preview of yourfuture smile, the foundation of your fully custom treatment plan.
2. Pick Your Payment Plan
Choose from a range of flexible payment andfinancing options. We'll work with you to find a plan that fits your budgetbefore treatment begins.
3. Custom Design & Delivery
Once your treatment plan is finalized, yourcustom brackets and wires, or your Brava hidden wire, are designed andmanufactured specifically for your teeth, then comfortably fitted at your nextvisit.
4. Check-Ins With Smile Monitoring
We remotely track your progress week-by-weekthrough Smile Monitoring, minimizing in-office visits while keeping your careon schedule. You'll only come in when it's time for your next phase oftreatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly makes braces"custom" instead of traditional?
Traditional braces use pre-manufacturedbrackets and wires that are hand-positioned on your teeth, one at a time, inthe orthodontist's chair. Custom braces start with a 3D digital scan of yourteeth and bite, which is used to design and, in the case of LightForce andBrava, manufacture brackets and wires specifically for your smile beforetreatment begins. This preplanned, digital approach typically means greateraccuracy, fewer in-office adjustments, and a faster path to your final result.
How are custom braces designed and made?
Your journey starts with an advanced 3Ddigital scan of your teeth and jaw, no messy impressions required. Using thatdigital model, Dr. Chakote maps out the precise movement needed for each toothand designs your treatment plan accordingly. For LightForce, custom ceramicbrackets are then 3D-printed specifically for your teeth; for Brava, a customhidden wire is engineered to fit behind your teeth. Digital metal braces aresimilarly preplanned for exact bracket placement before you ever come in fordelivery.
Which custom braces option is right for me:Metal, LightForce, or Brava?
It depends on your priorities. Digital metalbraces are a great fit if you want a proven, straightforward option. LightForceis ideal if you'd like the accuracy of custom, digitally-designed brackets witha more discreet, tooth-colored appearance. Brava is best if you want yourtreatment to be completely invisible from the front. During your complimentaryconsultation, we'll review your bite, lifestyle, and goals to help you choosethe option that fits you best.
Do custom braces cost more than traditionalbraces?
Cost varies by case, treatment option, andinsurance coverage, so it's difficult to give an exact number without an exam.
How long does treatment with custom bracestake?
Every smile is different, but most custombraces treatment plans run between six months and two years, depending on thecomplexity of your case. Because custom braces are digitally preplanned to yourexact bite, many patients see their treatment move more efficiently than withtraditional, hand-positioned braces. Dr. Chakote will give you a personalizedtimeline estimate during your consultation.
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