A beautifully aligned smile is a powerful asset, but achieving it requires precision, expertise, and personalized care. At NextGen Dental & Orthodontics, we provide advanced braces solutions that tackle intricate alignment challenges while ensuring patient comfort throughout your entire orthodontic experience. Whether you are seeking treatment for your teenager or looking to enhance your own smile as an adult, our expert team delivers top-notch care designed to build a healthy, confident, and perfectly aligned bite.
While a perfectly straight smile is a fantastic confidence booster, orthodontic treatment is fundamentally about your long-term oral health. Crooked, overlapping, or severely crowded teeth create hidden traps for plaque and bacteria that even the most diligent daily brushing cannot reach, inevitably leading to chronic gingivitis and premature tooth decay. Furthermore, misaligned bites (such as severe overbites or crossbites) place uneven, destructive stress on your jaw joints (TMJ) and enamel. Over the years, this uneven friction can cause severe enamel wear, chipped teeth, and chronic jaw pain. By utilizing advanced braces to properly align your teeth and correct your bite mechanics, we are not just enhancing your appearance—we are engineering a healthier, highly functional smile designed to last a lifetime.
Precise Bite Correction
Simplified Oral Hygiene
Improved Facial Harmony
While traditional metal braces remain the gold standard for effectively correcting even the most complex orthodontic issues, they are no longer your only option. For patients seeking a more discreet treatment path without compromising on reliability, we proudly offer clear ceramic braces. Ceramic brackets function exactly like their high-grade metal counterparts to gradually shift your teeth, but they are crafted from a translucent, stain-resistant material that seamlessly blends in with your natural tooth enamel. This makes them an incredibly popular choice among our adult and older teen patients who desire a far less noticeable appliance during their daily professional or social interactions. During your initial consultation, our orthodontic experts will thoroughly evaluate your bite, discuss your aesthetic preferences, and help you select the perfect braces system to comfortably achieve your dream smile.
Our orthodontic approach is highly personalized. Here is what you can expect during your journey at our Wheeling office:
Your braces process begins with a comprehensive orthodontic consultation. We utilize advanced digital imaging, 3D scans, and thorough bite assessments to devise a highly tailored, predictable treatment strategy specifically for your dental anatomy.
During your bonding appointment, we meticulously and comfortably place the brackets onto your teeth and thread the archwires that will direct your teeth toward their ideal alignment.
You will visit our office for adjustment sessions every six to eight weeks. These critical appointments enable our orthodontic team to track your progress, replace elastics, tighten wires, and implement any necessary changes to keep your treatment moving efficiently.
Depending on your specific alignment challenges, treatment typically spans 18 to 24 months. Once your teeth are in their perfect positions, we remove the braces and provide custom retainers to ensure your beautiful new smile stays securely in place.
Our skilled orthodontic team is here to provide comprehensive support and ensure your comfort throughout the entire treatment process.
Fill out the form below or call us at (847) 947-2651 to schedule your orthodontic consultation today.
On average, most patients wear braces for 18 to 24 months. However, minor aesthetic adjustments may take less time, while more complex bite situations may extend this timeline. Our providers will give you a specific time estimate during your first consultation.
To protect your brackets and wires from breaking, it is advisable to steer clear of hard, sticky, and chewy items. This includes popcorn, caramel, chewing gum, hard candies, and ice. You should also cut crunchy foods like apples and carrots into smaller, bite-sized pieces.
Typically, patients visit us for adjustments every six to eight weeks. These routine sessions are essential; they allow us to apply the precise amount of new tension needed to safely and effectively continue your orthodontic advancement.
Absolutely! Teeth can be successfully moved at any age. In fact, adult orthodontics is more popular than ever. Our practice is dedicated to serving adult patients who wish to finally enhance their dental health, correct shifting teeth, and improve their smile aesthetics through expert care.
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