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Nowadays, many adults are taking advantage of getting straighter teeth with braces. Roger Elton and our team love to help patients create the dazzling, confident smile they’ve always wanted.

Our adult patients usually fall into two categories: some had braces in the past but didn’t wear their retainers, while others are brand-new to wearing braces. Either way, both groups want the same thing: straighter teeth and a beautiful smile!

You will have several options for getting braces, depending on your financial situation and how quickly you would like your treatment to finish. Traditional metal braces are a less-expensive option and can help people who have severely crooked teeth. But many adults may not prefer this option because they dislike the appearance of metal brackets.

If you’re concerned about how you’ll look, we offer clear ceramic braces that aren’t as visible. These are more expensive than metal braces, and patients need to be careful with colored drinks that can stain them, such as coffee or red wine.

Another popular option is a clear aligner treatment called Invisalign®. This type is practically invisible; it uses a series of aligners that are customized to fit your teeth. The process of straightening your teeth can last anywhere from three to 18 months. For people who have extreme bite problems or crowded teeth, a different method may work better.

Don’t hesitate to call our Parker or Aurora, CO office today to set up a consultation. Roger Elton will help you choose the best option so you can be on your way to a straighter, more confident smile!

Parents want the best for their teens and often ask us about the perks of Invisalign Teen clear aligners compared to traditional braces. Invisalign treatment is a style of braces that skips the usual metal and wires, and uses a clear, thermoplastic material to create removable aligners instead.

Aligners are custom-made for each patient and replaced every two weeks to attain gradually straighter teeth.

Is Invisalign treatment as effective?

As long as your child wears the aligners as directed, the answer is yes: they are just as effective as traditional braces. A small blue spot on the back of each aligner will fade after two weeks of proper wear. This enables Roger Elton to tell whether the child is wearing the aligners.

Can Invisalign aligners be removed?

The recommended amount of time to wear Invisalign aligners is at least 20 hours a day. They can be removed for up to four hours per day to eat, brush teeth, play sports, or play musical instruments. This makes brushing and flossing easier and helps maintain good oral hygiene!

How long does treatment take and what is the cost?

Each patient is different. Roger Elton can determine how many months your child may expect to wear the series of aligners after a consultation.

Typically, your teen will wear Invisalign clear aligners about as long as traditional braces The cost is also similar to that of other traditional braces; however, there is no set fee. The cost will depend on your child’s unique orthodontic needs.

Overall Success

Invisalign Teen treatment has had remarkable success, and patients love having straighter teeth without the embarrassment of metal braces. As your son or daughter becomes more confident, the patient will actually be more likely to keep up with the treatment and complete it sooner.

Speak with Roger Elton today to learn more about the benefits of Invisalign Teen treatment. Give our Parker or Aurora, CO office a call!

At Orthodontic Smilemaker we use one of the latest orthodontic technologies, AcceleDent Aura. AcceleDent Aura is the most advanced accelerated orthodontic device that when used 20 minutes a day gives patients a faster and more comfortable orthodontic treatment with braces or aligners! The AcceleDent Aura handpiece releases a safe and effective light force pulse that transmits through the roots of your teeth to the surrounding bone socket. This helps to accelerate the cellular response and speeds up the rate at which a patients teeth can move. This device is lightweight, easy to use and fits your busy schedule. It is clinically proven to speed up tooth movement while reducing orthodontic discomfort.

Dr. Elton recommends Acceledent Aura treatment for both traditional braces and clear aligners. By choosing this method of treatment a patient could finish their orthodontic treatment up to 50% faster as well as decrease discomfort by 70%.

If patients are interested in a faster and more comfortable treatment process, Acceledent Aura is a great addition to orthodontic treatment!

It's the end of summer, and fall is just around the corner. Soon the temperatures will cool down, the leaves will start to change, and Roger Elton and our team at Orthodontic Smilemaker are sure that you’ll soon be thinking about Halloween costumes and Thanksgiving plans in no time. But wait! First, we want to know about your favorite parts of the summer! Did you go on a wonderful family trip? Did you pick up a new hobby? Did you try to spend as much time outside and in the sun as possible?

Share your favorite memories, stories, or photos with us by leaving a comment below or on our Facebook page.