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Stay Updated Our Orthodontic Blog Different Ways to Pay for Invisalign® So you’ve decided to move forward with Invisalign® clear aligners,Keep Reading How Much Does Invisalign® Cost? Orthodontic treatment has changed over the years and is nowKeep Reading What Age Should My Child See an Orthodontist? As a parent, you want what is best for […]
You won’t find messy or goopy impressions at our Grand Rapids orthodontics office. Our orthodontists and staff instead use an iTero® digital scanner to create 3D images of your mouth in just a few minutes. Highly effective for treatment planning, our iTero digital scanner ensures a more accurate impression from the start thus translating into […]
No one wants to complete orthodontic treatment only for their teeth to shift back into misalignment. To prevent unwanted movement, you will be instructed to wear a custom-made retainer for as often as directed. The retention phase may seem like a bothersome extra step, but it ensures you keep the beautiful smile you and our […]
Palatal expanders are oral devices used to slowly expand the roof of the mouth and effectively widen the upper jaw. These types of devices are more commonly constructed for pre-adolescent patients, but our Grand Rapids, MI, orthodontists may prescribe one for teens as well to fix a narrow jaw. Who Needs a Palatal Expander? Dr. […]
The main goal of Phase 2 treatment is to move teeth into proper position and improve bite, appearance, and function. Not every patient will require two phases of treatment as most orthodontic problems can be corrected in one comprehensive stage of treatment. Our Grand Rapids, MI, orthodontists will evaluate the starting point of your child’s […]
Phase 1 orthodontics, also known as interceptive treatment, is designed to create a proper foundation in terms of normal jaw and dental development before progressing into the actual straightening of teeth. Common oral problems like protruding front teeth, underbites or overbites, and more are treated by our Grand Rapids, MI, orthodontists during this stage before […]
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Who said only children and teens could undergo orthodontic treatment? It’s never too late to change the alignment and appearance of your teeth. Our Grand Rapids, MI, orthodontists encourage adults dissatisfied with their smile to consider traditional braces as well as more “invisible” options like LightForce customized clear braces, ceramic braces and Invisalign® clear aligners. […]
For those wanting traditional braces but without the colored elastics, we introduce self-ligating braces. Though they are the same size as regular metal braces, they feature a specialized clip where elastics would normally be to support the archwire as it guides teeth into position. Our Grand Rapids, MI, orthodontists recommend this type of braces to […]
The cost of orthodontic treatment will vary per patient. Factors that affect end cost are often the service chosen, i.e., metal braces or Invisalign® clear aligners, length of treatment, and individual needs. Our Grand Rapids orthodontist, Dr. Miller, and staff will work with you or a guardian to create a payment plan that fits your […]