Thomas Orthodontics

Invisalign is the virtually invisible way to straighten your teeth without braces, using a series of clear, removable aligners to straighten your teeth without metal wires or brackets. You wear each set of clear aligners for about two-three weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss. As you replace each aligner with the next in the series, your teeth will move - little by little, week by week - until they have straightened to the final position Dr. Thomas has prescribed. You'll visit our office about once every six weeks to ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned.

Orthodontic Braces including Silver braces, metal braces, colored braces, clear braces and invisible braces. Metal braces are the quickest and most efficient appliance for achieving excellent results and are the most common type of braces. Gold braces can provide a cosmetically pleasing alternative to metal braces. Some feel that its appearance is warmer and therefore allows their braces to blend in better with their skin tones and jewelry. Clear Ceramic Braces are braces that are the same size and shape as metal braces but are tooth colored to blend in with the teeth. They are a lot less noticeable than metal braces and move teeth quicker and more effectively than invisible aligners.

When your braces come off, you start a new phase of your orthodontic treatment… retention. The retention phase of your treatment is just as important as the braces phase because without retention, your teeth will move. There are 3 popular types of retainers. 1) Clear (Essix) Retainers are the most popular because they are the least visible and easiest to wear. They are made of a thin plastic shell that is vacuum formed from a model of your teeth. 2) Hawley Retainers are most popular for younger patients. They are made of wires and colored acrylic. The fun part about Hawley retainers is you can have them made in any color you want. You can even have a design or logo with your favorite team. 3) Fixed Retainers are made of an orthodontic wire that is permanently bonded to the tongue side of your teeth. They have the advantage staying in your mouth 24 hours a day but have the disadvantage of causing tartar buildup, gingivitis and other gum problems if they are not kept clean.