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Our team is based out of Albany, CA. Everyone at Estes Orthodontics is committed to helping all our patients achieve their treatment goals. It doesn’t matter if you’re from Albany or our neighboring cities; wearing braces is not an intuitive thing.
You may have to wear your dental braces for several months. The best thing to do is be careful not to damage them and maintain good oral hygiene throughout the treatment to ensure maximum efficiency. Our team will help you in any way we can, but there are some everyday things you should keep in mind to get the most out of your traditional braces.
Metal braces are probably what you think of when you think of braces, and for good reason – they are still the most common type of braces used today. But today’s braces are smaller and more comfortable than ever before. Our metal braces are made of the high-grade stainless steel and colored elastics can customize your look.
All of the durability and efficiency of metal braces but with a color that matches your personality. The gold braces we use look great with the natural colors and tones found in teeth. If you like gold accessories you may LOVE gold braces.
Ceramic braces are made to blend in better with your natural smile to make your treatment more discreet. They are great for patients who are more concerned with keeping a low profile while in orthodontic treatment in Albany, El Cerrito & Richmond. The brackets are made of tooth-colored or clear materials, They are also more brittle than their metal counterparts, so it is even more important to pay close attention to your diet if using this form of treatment.
Clear aligners offer one of the most discreet ways to straighten your teeth. This treatment utilizes a series of clear, removable, plastic aligners to straighten your teeth. The aligners fit directly over your teeth, but because they are clear, they are almost invisible. Because they are removable, you can eat and drink whatever you like and oral hygiene is a breeze – simply remove the aligners, then eat, drink, brush and floss as normal. The clear aligners are discreet and comfortable to wear.
Few offices are certified providers of Clear Aligner Therapy options. Fortunately, Estes Ortho is your trusted Invisalign Albany provider. These appliances are some of the most innovative treatment options available to you.
If you ever heard about Invisalign Braces in El Cerrito or here in Albany, it’s a good time to explain something about this appliance. Invisalign trays are not braces. These clear aligners are removable and nearly invisible. Get in touch with our team to check if this option is right for you.
Keep in mind that orthodontists do not perform complex invasive surgical procedures. Our area of expertise deals with appliances and realigning our patients’ teeth and jaws.
However, some cases require more drastic actions if we aim to correct developmental or bone growth issues. On occasion, your orthodontic treatment will require surgery, and for that, we have to coordinate care with an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Oral and maxillofacial is one of several dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA).
You’ve been waiting for that day when your orthodontist finally takes off your braces; still, there’s a little more you need to do before you can cross the finish line.
We carefully explain to our patients what happens near the end of your orthodontic treatment. Both the dental health specialist and patient work hard to achieve the desired results using traditional metal braces, ceramic braces, or clear aligners.
But near the end, your Albany orthodontist will remind you that you must wear a retainer for some time. Otherwise, all that hard work will go to waste! Failing to wear your retainer as instructed will lead to relapse. Your teeth and jaws will slide back to their previous malaligned position, and all that time and effort will be lost.
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