Braces

If you’ve ever considered using braces to straighten your teeth, you’re most likely familiar with direct-to-consumer orthodontic treatment options, as advertised on TV. These companies have exploded in popularity recently—boasting their affordability and less fuss involved. However, not all aspects of direct-to-consumer treatment are good. There are strong, unwavering benefits to completing orthodontic treatment with a certified and experienced orthodontist vs. getting the quick fix of straight-to-order aligners. Here are some things you should consider before clicking “purchase” on a smile kit.

Braces are a right of passage for many people in this day and age. Though, despite being well-known, the actual process of living life with braces may not be as familiar.At Choice Orthodontics, we believe that braces are only as good as the orthodontic team that cares for you while you have them. So, in order to take that first step toward providing excellent care, we want to keep you as informed about the process as possible so you know what to expect.

Braces are a right of passage for most pre-teens and teenagers, but they also come with a lot of responsibility. This applies to adult patients with braces, Invisalign, SureSmile, and Acceledent as well. Braces need to be cared for at home and in between orthodontic appointments.

By now you’ve heard about the wonders that braces can work on crooked teeth and how orthodontic care can change your life by improving your smile but what if we told you there was a more effective and efficient way to straighten your teeth besides just getting braces? Here at Choice Orthodontics, your local orthodontic specialist in Northwestern Missouri and Northeastern Kansas, we pride ourselves on our cutting-edge orthodontic care and our breadth of orthodontic experience. Dr. Lauren Windhorst offers not only orthodontic standards like braces and Invisalign, but she also specializes in the two-phase treatment, the most effective tool in our orthodontic arsenal. Find out what you need to know about our orthodontic offerings, and how you can achieve the smile of your dreams with two-phase treatment!