For a more accurate idea a consultation is necessary.

If you want to straighten your upper and lower front teeth only and your bite is fine then my straight teeth in 6 months program will apply.  Patients are very excited to hear about this accelerated orthodontic technique which I have been doing since the 1980’s.  If you have bite issues then 6-12 months is an average range.

How much does straight teeth in 6 months or accelerated orthodontics cost?

Surprisingly to most, my fee is often less than what orthodontists in San Diego charge.  My fee ranges from $2000.00 to $5,000.00.  A deposit of $1500.00 is requested and monthly payments with 0% interest for the balance.  Please refer to the article 6 month ortho in Dentistry Today Magazine.

Is short term orthodontics with braces harmful to my teeth?

 
My accelerated orthodontic technique is not harmful to teeth.  I have treated thousands of cases and never had not root resorption or any adverse effects.  Although the occurrence is unusual, orthodontists acknowledge that it is possible that this can occur with any orthodontic treatment. 

Does your fast braces technique involve extractions?

No.  I do not believe in extracting teeth for orthodontic treatment.  I believe in full mouth smiles which uses all the teeth in the mouth to provide a full broad naturally shaped arch.  Extractions often cause a caved in or narrow arch and also this is a braces technique that has caused root resporption more than any other.  In only a few cased over 30 years have I had to extract teeth, and I made this decision because it was necessary to help their profile.

I am getting married in 5 months, can you straighten my teeth before the wedding?

Yes, using braces, not Invisalign, I can shorten the treatment time for minor movement of the front teeth in a few months with clear braces.  I need to adjust the patients braces sometimes twice a week to make the precise changes for a beautiful smile.

Does fast orthodontics hurt?

Regardless of the length of treatment, braces make the teeth sore for 1 week on an average, and then I don’t hear anything about sore teeth.  Regardless of whether they are Damon brackets, speed braces, or any other.

Will orthodontics change the shape of my face?

If teeth are extracted your face may look more narrow where the creases below the nose are.  This is opposite to what looks good.  Full mouth smiles with all the teeth present is what I have proposed for 30 years and has rapidly become the treatment of choice for many.  A full compliment of teeth fills out the smile and supports that tissue in the face especially those creases below the nose.  Opening the bite also improves the aesthetic of the face.  This approach reverses the collapse of bites which were caused by grinding of the teeth making them shorter.  Clenching causes the teeth to intrude which also gives teeth a shorter appearance and deepens creases in the face.

Am I too old for braces?

No.  One of my most memorable orthodontic patients was 82 when he came to my office for braces.  He plays a saxophone in a band on a regular basis.  He wanted his front teeth straightened not just for aesthetics, but it ended with a better result for his performance in playing the saxophone because his bite had changed over the years.  He is now a general dentistry patient and because he wore his retainers, his teeth are still perfect.  See his photo in my ‘familiar smiles’ section.

 

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