Delplanche Orthodontics is your Beaverton braces expert
At Delplanche Orthodontics, we’re proud to help patients of all ages in Beaverton and nearby areas achieve confident, healthy smiles. If you're searching for expert orthodontic care you can rely on, our team is here to guide you every step of the way. We offer a range of treatment options, including traditional metal and ceramic braces, both proven methods for effectively aligning teeth and jaws.
Braces Treatment with Your Beaverton Orthodontic Specialist
Before we begin your braces journey, our team will take digital X-rays, photographs, and a 3D scan or impression of your teeth. Using this detailed data, we’ll design a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique orthodontic needs. This plan maps out how each tooth will move into its ideal position and guides how your brackets will be placed.
After your brackets are in place, we thread an archwire through them, which applies gentle, controlled pressure to guide your teeth. This movement happens through a process called remodeling, where the bone around each tooth adapts to its new position. As pressure is applied, special cells (osteoclasts and osteoblasts) reshape the surrounding bone, removing it on one side and building it up on the other—to allow for gradual, precise tooth movement.
Since this process depends on continuous pressure, your teeth can naturally shift back to their old positions after braces come off. That’s why wearing a retainer as directed is essential to maintain your new smile and prevent relapse.
What your Beaverton braces expert offers
All of our treatment options are excellent and can correct a variety of oral issues, from simple to complex. Traditional metal braces often work faster at closing gaps and aligning teeth than other treatments might, potentially shortening your overall treatment time, while also representing a cost-effective option for patients on a budget. Did you know that today's braces are better than ever? The strength, durability, and affordability of traditional braces are a big part of why they've withstood the test of time and are still the top orthodontic treatment year after year.
Metal Braces
Tried-and-true traditional metal braces are the most common type of braces used. These will normally be constructed with high-grade stainless steel. The braces work to straighten your teeth using metal brackets and archwires. The metal braces that we offer today are more comfortable and also more fun than ever. You have the option of choosing colored elastics to add a punch of personality to your treatment. If you prefer a more subtle approach, we also offer clear or tooth-colored elastics.
Ceramic Braces
Ceramic braces work the same way metal braces do, but the brackets are made with a clear ceramic material instead. They are another great option for straightening your teeth. They are used more often on the upper teeth than the lower teeth. They're very popular with our older teen and adult patients because they are such a discrete treatment option. Since the brackets tend to be a bit larger and more brittle than their metal counterparts, we normally won't recommend them for our younger patients. Using traditional braces, you can often see visible signs of improvement relatively quickly, which can help increase your confidence in both your smile and the orthodontic process!
Your trusted Beaverton braces expert
We believe that advanced, personalized care leads to the best results and most positive orthodontic experience at Delplanche Orthodontics. Using our leading-edge techniques and state-of-the-art technology, we will provide efficient, comfortable care that will help you change both your life and your smile. We focus on patients as individuals, no matter the age, personal concerns, or clinical needs. When you choose braces treatment with our practice, we will create a treatment plan that works with your life.
Schedule a free consultation with us today to get started!