ORTHODONTIST NEAR BOARDMAN, OH

Metal/Traditional Braces

This is the tried-and-true solution for repositioning teeth and has a long history of success. This method utilizes metal brackets, wires, and elastic bands to exert enough pressure to shift your grin to its ideal position. It’s effective for everything from mild to severe tooth and bite misalignments, though you’ll need to take extra care to brush around the brackets and watch what you eat to avoid harming them. Treatment can often be completed in 18 to 24+ months.

Invisalign® Clear Braces

This alternative orthodontic treatment continues to gain popularity as a more discreet alternative to traditional braces. Instead of metal brackets bonded to your enamel, this option relies on transparent plastic trays designed to fit snugly over your arches to gently shift your teeth over a designated period. Not only are these trays less visually intrusive, but they’re also removable, meaning you don’t have to worry about dietary restrictions. Plus, it typically only takes 12 to 18 months to finish treatment, but this method isn’t always ideal for more severe concerns.

Clear/Ceramic Braces

This is an ideal option for those whose condition can’t be addressed with Invisalign but who don’t want glinting brackets marring their appearance. These function like traditional orthodontics, but instead of metal, the braces are made with polycrystalline alumina fibers that can be either completely transparent or tooth colored, so they’re less noticeable. Plus, we can provide tooth-colored bands to maintain their subtle style.

Phase 1 Pediatric Orthodontics

Also referred to as early intervention orthodontics, this treatment allows us to guide still-developing smiles at risk of certain oral issues due to their dental positioning. This option typically becomes available when your child turns 7 years old and shows signs of structural problems or misalignments requiring adjustments. Typical services include palatal expanders, braces, space maintainers, or other oral appliances or treatments to keep your kid’s teeth and jawbone in their correct positions to preserve their oral health.

We Welcome Your Dental Insurance

Dental insurance can be an easy and effective way to lower your out-of-pocket expenses for orthodontic treatments, and our office happily accepts several major plans, like BlueCross/BlueShield, Delta Dental, Dentemax, Medical Mutual, and Metlife. These policies often include at least partial coverage for different procedures needed to correct alignment issues that could harm your smile.

However, every plan is unique, and there are no guarantees that your desired corrections will be included, so it’s worth verifying your information. If you don’t see your provider on our list, don’t lose hope. Our friendly office staff is happy to help file claims or paperwork on your behalf to help maximize any available benefits that might apply.

We Offer Flexible Payment Plans

Although dental insurance can potentially significantly reduce the personal cost to you for your chosen orthodontics, our team near Boardman also understands that not everyone carries a policy. Those who are uninsured and are worried that their treatment is out of their price range can apply for a flexible payment plan through CareCredit.

If your application is approved, you can divide your final invoice into more manageable installments over a designated period that won’t break the bank.