Orthodontic Dentistry

in Portland, Scarborough, Southern Maine and New Hampshire
Improve Your Smile * Improve Your Life

"My new smile is wonderful and it feels great."
- Birgit

If you are not happy with the way your smile looks due to misaligned or gapped teeth, orthodontic treatment is a good option to consider. Orthodontics is the dental practice of straightening and realigning teeth for maximum performance and aesthetics. There are three types of braces available to do this: cosmetic, lingual, and traditional.

Cosmetic braces are made of clear plastic aligners shaped like your teeth. These clear aligners are worn over teeth in order to shift their position, and straighten your smile. The benefit of cosmetic, or clear, braces is that they are very hard to detect, allowing wearers to straighten their teeth without having the traditional look of braces on their teeth.

Lingual braces are similar to traditional braces in that they are usually made of metal and attached to each individual tooth. However, they are attached to the back of the teeth, so they virtually impossible to detect. Like traditional braces, they work through the strategic tightening and loosening of the arch wires that are connected to the brackets.

Traditional braces are made of brackets that are bonded to the front sides of your teeth, and wires connecting the brackets. Millions of people have benefited from the proven effects of traditional braces & orthodontic dentistry. Depending on the amount of positioning your teeth need in order to correct your smile, traditional braces may be your best option.

For information on Invisalign, please visit our Invisalign page.

If you have been considering braces to improve your smile, you should contact Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry & TMJ today to schedule your free orthodontic consultation. There’s no better time to start experiencing the natural beauty of a healthy smile!