Greenwood Village Ceramic Braces
Smile Throughout Your Treatment
If you want to straighten your teeth and improve your smile with a treatment that flies under the radar, you need clear braces from 303 Smiles.
Similar to our modern metal braces, we use self-ligating clear braces for a solution that stands out from the rest — by blending in with your natural smile.
Ceramic Braces,
Clear Confidence
With clear braces from 303 Smiles, you can enjoy the accelerated treatment time of self-ligating brackets — plus the discretion of tooth-colored braces.
Keep smiling brightly throughout your treatment, and enjoy the confidence of knowing that most people won’t even notice you have braces!
What Are Self-Ligating Braces?
Self-ligating braces use a specialized clip instead of rubber bands to help the archwire guide your teeth into place.
These clips reduce the amount of pressure being placed on each tooth, and they require fewer adjustments because there are no elastics to replace.
Enjoy Your Accelerated Smile Journey
When you wear our clear braces, the self-ligating brackets can speed up your overall treatment time by as much as 25%. You also won’t need to see Dr. Straffon as often for adjustments. Now that’s a great reason to smile!
Benefits of Clear Braces
Self-ligating clear braces are an advanced and innovative orthodontic treatment option that offers a wide range of benefits.
From faster treatment time to enhanced comfort and aesthetics, these braces provide patients like you with an efficient and rewarding experience.
If you’re considering orthodontic treatment, consult with an experienced orthodontist like Dr. Straffon to determine if clear braces are the right option for you.
Now let’s take a closer look at some of the clear advantages of ceramic braces:
Accelerated Treatment Time
One of the main advantages of self-ligating clear braces is their ability to significantly reduce the overall treatment time compared to traditional braces.
With the use of modern technology and the expertise of an experienced orthodontist like Dr. Straffon, these braces can move teeth more efficiently and effectively, leading to faster results.
This means that patients like you can get the smile you desire in a shorter amount of time.
Enhanced Comfort
Self-ligating ceramic braces are designed with your comfort in mind. The brackets used in this system are smaller and smoother, reducing the chances of irritation and discomfort on your lips and cheeks.
Additionally, the wires used are a high-tech shape memory alloy that delivers a gentle and continuous force to move teeth, resulting in less pain and discomfort throughout the treatment process.
Improved Aesthetics
Unlike traditional braces that use metal brackets and wires, self-ligating ceramic braces utilize clear or tooth-colored brackets and wires.
This allows the braces to blend in with the natural color of your teeth, making them much less noticeable.
This discreet appearance is particularly appealing if you’re self-conscious about your appearance during treatment.
Better Oral Hygiene
Maintaining good oral hygiene is crucial during orthodontic treatment. Self-ligating clear braces make oral hygiene easier compared to traditional braces.
How? The smaller bracket size and smooth surface make the braces easier to brush and floss effectively, reducing the risk of plaque buildup, tooth decay, and gum disease — so you can maintain better oral health throughout your treatment journey.
Customized Treatment
Our self-ligating clear braces are custom-made for each patient. This individualized approach allows for a more precise and accurate treatment plan.
By analyzing your unique facial features and dental structure, Dr. Straffon can tailor your braces to your unique smile to ensure optimal alignment and bite correction.
This customization also ensures that you receive a personalized treatment plan that addresses your specific needs and goals.
Reliable Results
With self-ligating clear braces, you can expect reliable and long-lasting results. This advanced orthodontic system is backed by extensive research and proven results.
When combined with the expertise of an experienced orthodontist like Dr. Straffon and our expert team, self-ligating braces can correct a variety of orthodontic issues — including overcrowding, misalignment, and bite problems — resulting in a beautiful and functional smile.
Are Clear Braces
Right for You?
Self-ligating ceramic braces are an excellent option for a wide range of issues and goals.
You might be a candidate for self-ligating ceramic braces if you’re one of the following:
Patient With Misaligned Teeth
If you have crooked teeth or a misaligned bite, clear braces can help. They’re designed to gradually move your teeth into the correct positions, resulting in a straighter smile and improved bite function.
Adults
Clear braces are suitable for patients of all ages, including adults. In fact, they’re a popular choice for adults who missed out on orthodontic treatment during their teenage years or for those who experienced tooth movement after previous orthodontic treatment.
Teenagers
Teenagers who require orthodontic treatment can also benefit from clear braces. These braces can effectively address common dental issues such as overcrowding, gaps between teeth, and bite problems.
Individuals With Complex Cases
If you have complex orthodontic issues, clear braces may be able to help. They can effectively treat overcrowding, overbites, underbites, crossbites, and various other dental problems.
Patients Looking for a Discreet Option
Clear braces at 303 Smiles are designed to be less noticeable compared to traditional braces. Instead of using elastic bands, they use self-ligating brackets that blend in with the natural color of your teeth.
This makes them a popular choice for individuals who prefer a more discreet orthodontic treatment option.
Those Seeking Faster Results
One of the key advantages of self-ligating clear braces is that they can often achieve the desired results in a shorter amount of time compared to other braces.
The advanced technology and design allow for more efficient tooth movement, reducing the overall treatment duration.
What to Expect With Clear Braces at 303 Smiles
Self-ligating ceramic braces are known for their efficiency and effectiveness in correcting various dental issues such as crooked teeth, overcrowding, and bite misalignment.
Let’s break down the treatment timeline you can typically expect with clear braces:
Free Consultation
The first step in getting self-ligating clear braces is to consult with Dr. Straffon. During this free first appointment, Dr. Straffon and our team will examine your teeth, take X-rays, and discuss your treatment goals to determine if ceramic braces are the best option for you.
Placement Appointment
Once we’ve determined that clear braces are suitable for you, the next step is the placement appointment.
At this appointment, Dr. Straffon will bond the brackets to your teeth using a special adhesive. We’ll also attach the archwires that will guide the movement of your teeth.
Adjustment Appointments
Throughout the course of your treatment, you’ll have regular adjustment appointments with our 303 Smiles team. These appointments typically occur every four to six weeks.
During these visits, Dr. Straffon will make any necessary adjustments to the wires and brackets to continue the progress of your treatment.
Wearing Your Braces
It is important to wear and care for your clear braces as instructed by Dr. Straffon. Typically, you’ll wear your braces for 18 – 24 months, but the exact duration can vary based on the severity of your dental issues and how well you comply with instructions.
Oral Hygiene
You’ll need to maintain good oral hygiene while wearing clear braces. Proper brushing and flossing techniques should be followed to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
Our team will provide specific instructions and will recommend suitable dental hygiene tools to help you keep your teeth and braces clean.
Retaining Your Smile
Once you’ve completed your clear braces treatment, Dr. Straffon will prescribe you a retainer to ensure your new smile lasts.
These custom-made appliances will hold your teeth in their new positions, so it’s crucial to wear your retainers as instructed to prevent your teeth from shifting back to their original positions.
Follow-Up Appointments
After we remove your braces and you start wearing retainers, you’ll still have follow-up appointments with Dr. Straffon.
These appointments allow our team to monitor the stability of your results and make any necessary adjustments to your retainers.
Braces Participation Programs
Customize Your Treatment
to Fit Your Needs & Lifestyle
At 303 Smiles, we offer a suite of participation programs for you to choose from. These programs are suited to all ages and budgets, and we’ll design your program specifically for your needs and goals.
Braces + Rubber Bands
Full-Time
Braces are a fixed appliance, so you’ll of course, wear them full-time. With this program, you’ll also wear your rubber bands throughout the day as well, ensuring steady progress toward your healthier, straighter, more confident smile.
Like aligners, you can take your bands out for meals, important events, and social outings. But for the best results in the shortest amount of time, you’ll need to wear your rubber bands for 20 – 22 hours a day.
Combination Treatment Program
Hybrid Invisalign + Braces Plan — for Adults & Teens
If you want the near-invisibility of Invisalign but have jaw and bite issues complex enough to require braces, then we have the solution for you.
At 303 Smiles, we’ve created and designed a revolutionary combination treatment that starts you on braces before transitioning to Invisalign.
How does this hybrid program work? You’ll begin your smile journey with braces, which will do all the heavy lifting of correcting your more severe malocclusion issues while also shortening your overall treatment time.
Once your bite’s headed in the right direction, you’ll transition to Invisalign to finish straightening your smile.
You get the most ideal patient experience and treatment results — all in one combined, hybrid program.
Here are the other benefits you’ll enjoy with our Hybrid Program:
- Shorter treatment time
- Less pain, improved comfort
- Expert, customized care
So if you want Invisalign but have been told by other providers that aligners can’t correct your bite, schedule a free consultation with Dr. Straffon at 303 Smiles and discover for yourself this innovative hybrid treatment our patients are raving about.
No More Gooey Impressions
As a certified iTero digital practice, at 303 Smiles, we offer a range of cutting-edge digital scanners to create a highly accurate digital model of your mouth. This advanced approach ensures the utmost comfort, precision, and efficiency when commencing any orthodontic treatment.
- Say goodbye to messy impressions
- Experience the radiation-free iTero technology that employs light for scanning
- Complete the process in just approximately five minutes
- Experience remarkable precision that lets us to monitor your teeth's condition closely
- Identify the areas with the most prominent bite contact
- Explore our free outcome simulator—an illustrative tool showcasing the potential results of your personalized treatment plan, as prescribed by our expert orthodontist, Dr. Derek Straffon