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Orthodontics/Braces

Serving areas of Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI

Straightening Your Teeth, Upgrading Your Smile

Orthodontic treatment usually requires two separate periods of treatment: The active stage and retention stage. The active stage refers to the time when we are guiding the movement of teeth into their proper positions. The retention stage occurs after braces are removed and the tooth alignment is being held in place for a period of time with retainers.

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With younger children, the active stage may be broken into two phases. The first, or early phase (Phase One), involves the use of special appliances to direct the growth of the jaw(s) for the most optimal development. The second phase (Phase Two) is the active ‘full braces’ phase to finish the correction and detailing of the teeth and bite.

Some of the factors that determine the amount of time your active treatment will last include:

  • Treatment goals
  • How your body responds to treatment
  • The degree of complexity of your orthodontic problem

Treatment time is different for every patient. Treatment may seem to last a long time, but your brilliant new smile will reward you for years after the braces are removed. You can depend on our Okemos braces and orthodontics treatments to help your smile shine bright and beautifully.

Call us today at 517-347-6733 or feel free to contact us online to schedule an appointment for your braces and orthodontics in Okemos.

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