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The most predictable option for complex bites, and still the fastest for many cases.
5.0from 300+ Google reviewsHow braces move teeth
Metal brackets bonded to each tooth, joined by a wire that is adjusted every few weeks.
The wire does the work; the brackets simply give it something to pull against.
Bites that need real rotation, extraction space closed, or teeth moved in more than one direction at once. Also the option when a patient would not wear aligners for 22 hours a day, which many younger patients find hard.
Your orthodontist will help you choose at the consultation.
Five steps
A digital scan and photographs. No impression trays.
Your orthodontist walks you through the movement and the cost, in writing.
Around an hour. Nothing about it hurts; the ache starts the next day and fades.
Every four to eight weeks, usually twenty minutes.
The day the braces come off, retention starts. It is not optional.
Orthodontic specialists
Both are orthodontic specialists: dental school first, then a university residency spent only on moving teeth and correcting bites.
Braces, clear braces and Invisalign for teens and adults, and the Phase I evaluations that decide whether a child should start now or wait.
Comprehensive orthodontic treatment for teens and adults: braces, Invisalign and the retainers that keep a finished smile in place.
Your consultation
A scan, your options explained side by side, and the cost in writing, in one visit.
Two other options
Not sure which one? The consultation is where we work that out together.
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The fee, your insurance benefit and the payment plan are explained at the consultation, before you start.
Yes. Orthodontic consultations at Elite are complimentary: the orthodontist examines the teeth and bite and explains the options.
It depends on the bite, the type of treatment and how long it takes. You get a customized quote at the consultation, before you decide.
Many dental plans include an orthodontic benefit. We verify your benefits and file the claims on your behalf.
Yes. Interest-free in-house payment plans, CareCredit for longer terms (subject to credit approval), and HSA or FSA funds.
Nine common questions
Braces gradually move the teeth and improve how they meet. They are used for:
Metal braces, ceramic (clear) braces and self-ligating braces. For more complex cases, braces give precise, effective results. For mild to moderate alignment problems, Invisalign clear aligners are a discreet alternative for teens and adults.
There is no single best age. Treatment often starts in childhood or the teenage years, once many of the permanent teeth are through, but the right time depends on how the teeth and jaws are developing. An orthodontic evaluation tells you when treatment should begin.
The fitting does not. The ache starts the following day, lasts a few days, and returns briefly after each adjustment. Ordinary painkillers handle it.
Regularly, so your orthodontist can check progress and adjust the braces when needed. How often depends on your treatment plan and how your teeth are responding.
Hard, sticky and chewy foods that can damage brackets or wires, such as hard candy, caramel, popcorn and ice. Your orthodontist will give you specific instructions for eating safely during treatment.
Brush thoroughly around each bracket and along the gumline, and clean between your teeth every day with floss threaders, orthodontic flossers, interdental brushes or whatever your dental team recommends. Food and plaque collect around brackets and wires, so good hygiene matters even more during treatment.
Neither is best for every patient. Metal braces are durable and treat a wide range of problems; clear ceramic braces use less noticeable brackets that blend in with the teeth. Your orthodontist will recommend one based on your treatment needs, lifestyle and preferences.
Braces in New Jersey typically cost between $3,000 and $7,500, depending on how complex the case is and the type of treatment: metal braces, ceramic braces or Invisalign, the length of treatment and your insurance coverage. After evaluating your teeth and bite, your orthodontist gives you a personalized plan and an estimate, and the team reviews your insurance benefits and payment options before you begin.
