Traditional Braces

Orthodontic braces can straighten crooked teeth by using brackets and wires to move the teeth into alignment and allow teeth to adjust to their original position over a certain period of time. [...]

This varies depending on the patient’s needs. Treatment times can range from 12 months to 36 months depending on the complexity of the case, the patient’s cooperation, age, and jaw growth.

Smile and bite can be improved at any age, but crowding and overbites sometimes are more easily corrected at specific ages, such as 10-14.

The most common way to straighten teeth without traditional braces is using Invisalign, which is a simple, easy method we also offer in our San Antonio office. It might work for you, but [...]

Straight teeth help patients bite, chew and speak more effectively. They also contribute to healthier gums and teeth, and ease some physical health problems. Also straight teeth offer a more [...]

It is actually healthy to have a mild overbite—the upper arch overlaps the lower arch 1-2 millimeters. If there is no overbite, teeth will wear down abnormally. But if your overbite is greater [...]