Braces Procedure

STEP 1 – Consultation

When you visit us for your braces consultation, you’ll be greeted with genuine smiles. Our treatment coordinator will lead you back so they can take diagnostic records, including a digital 3D scan of your teeth and skull and digital photos of your face, teeth, and smile. Once the images have been uploaded to our computer,  one of our orthodontists will examine your mouth and develop a diagnosis. You’ll then meet with the doctor to go over their findings, talk about your treatment options, and ask any questions you may have.

After you decide on a type of braces, we’ll chat about what you can expect at every step of your treatment, as well as the cost of braces treatment, insurance information, and our payment plans. When you leave our office, you’ll feel fully informed and confident about beginning your journey to a brand-new smile.

STEP 2 – Get Your Braces Put On

Getting braces put on doesn’t hurt at all, and we promise there are no needles involved. You’ll sit back in a comfortable treatment chair, and Dr. Okuda or Dr. Noorda will apply a special adhesive to your teeth and then stick your brackets on. When your brackets are secure, they’ll thread the archwire through them. We’ll wrap things up by filling you in on caring for your new hardware.

STEP 3 – Checkup Appointments

Depending on your treatment plan, you’ll swing by the office every six to eight weeks for a checkup. With Damon braces, we don’t have to tighten them as you would with conventional braces. We’ll simply examine your mouth, evaluate your progress, and make adjustments if necessary.

If you have questions, ask away. We’re always happy to help! Parents are welcome to return to the treatment area with their child or teen during these visits. We find this helps them stay in the loop about their child’s care.

STEP 4 – Your Braces Come Off

The big day is here! After we give you a high five, we’ll get down to business. Taking your braces off also doesn’t hurt. We’ll remove your wires, remove your brackets, polish your teeth, and let you admire your beautiful, straight smile in the mirror.

STEP 5 – Retainer Time

Once your braces come off, your teeth have a natural tendency to shift back to their old positions. The only way to prevent this and ensure your results last a lifetime is to wear a retainer. It won’t seem like a big deal when you see how awesome your smile looks. We have an in-house lab and can make your custom retainer here at Okuda Orthodontics.