Custom Braces

It starts with technology. Using advanced 3D digital scanners and imaging, we capture an exact map of your teeth, bite, and jaw, no messy impressions required. That digital model is used to plan every tooth movement in advance, then to 3D-print LightForce brackets that are shaped for your smile alone. Because the plan is built before treatment even begins, your orthodontist spends less time repositioning brackets mid-treatment and more time keeping you on track toward your goal.

Custom Braces for Kids and Teens 

Custom LightForce braces are an excellent choice for growing smiles. Because treatment is digitally pre-planned to your child's or teen's specific bite, appointments tend to be shorter and less frequent, a welcome relief for busy school and activity schedules. And because the brackets are fixed in place, you can worry less about compliance than you might with a removable option, while still getting the benefit of a precisely engineered treatment plan.

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 It's never too late for a more confident smile, and LightForce custom braces make the adult orthodontic journey more convenient than ever. Pre-planned digital design means fewer in-office visits to work around your career and family life, while tooth-colored brackets offer a level of discretion that fits naturally into professional and social settings. Your treatment is built around your bite, your goals, and your schedule. 

What Can Custom BracesTreat? 

Custom braces are effective for a wide range of orthodontic concerns, including: 

●    Crowded, overlapped, or crooked teeth

●    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 your specific bite, not a generic one. 

The Benefits of CustomBraces 

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Superior Accuracy 

Because LightForce brackets are digitally designed around your exact bite and alignment, custom braces achieve an exceptional level of precision, translating to better treatment outcomes and a more captivating final result.

Faster Treatment Times 

Preplanned, custom-fit LightForce braces eliminate much of the repositioning and mid-course correction traditional braces often require, helping speed up your journey to a healthier, straighter smile.

Reduced Office Visits

Greater accuracy up front means fewer emergency 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.

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From the tooth-colored precision of LightForce custom braces to the completely hidden Brava system, we let you choose exactly how visible, or invisible, your treatment is.

Options for Every Budget 

We understand that orthodontic treatment is a significant investment, which is why we make custom braces accessible with flexible financing on your terms.

Complimentary consultations 

●    Most major PPO insurance plans are accepted

●    Multiple healthcare lenders andinterest-free financing options

●    Low monthly payment plans or a pay-in-full discount, whichever fits your budget

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1. Orthodontic Consultation 

We'll discuss your smile goals, examine yourteeth and bite, and use advanced 3D imaging to build a digital preview of your future smile, the foundation of your fully custom treatment plan. 

2. Pick Your Payment Plan 

Choose from a range of flexible payment and financing 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, your LightForce custom brackets are designed and 3D-printed specifically for your teeth, then comfortably fitted at your next visit. 

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions 

What exactly makes braces"custom" instead of traditional? 

Traditional metal braces use standard brackets and wires that are hand-placed on your teeth, one at a time, in the orthodontist's chair, a tried-and-true method trusted for generations. LightForce custom braces start with a 3D digital scan of your teeth and bite, which is used to design and 3D-print brackets specifically for your smile before treatment begins. This preplanned approach typically means greater accuracy, 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 3D digital scan of your teeth and jaw, no messy impressions required. Using that digital model, Dr. Chakote maps out the precise movement needed for each tooth and designs your treatment plan accordingly. Your custom LightForce ceramic brackets are then 3D-printed specifically for your teeth.

Which braces option is right for me:Metal, LightForce, or Brava? 

It depends on your priorities. Traditional metal braces are a great fit if you want a proven, tried-and-true option, hand-placed by our orthodontist. LightForce custom braces are ideal if you'd like the accuracy of digitally designed brackets with a more discreet, tooth-colored appearance. Brava is best if you want your treatment to be completely invisible from the front. During your complimentary consultation, we'll review your bite, lifestyle, and goals to help you choose the 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 LightForce custom braces treatment plans run between six months and two years, depending on the complexity of your case. Because LightForce braces are digitally preplanned to your exact bite, many patients see their treatment move efficiently. Dr. Chakote will give you a personalized timeline estimate during your consultation.

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