Orthodontics In Scottsdale

Braces use brackets and wires to guide teeth through planned movements. Because the appliance stays on the teeth, it works throughout the day without depending on you to remember to put it back in. Braces can be a dependable choice for many alignment and bite concerns.

You will need to clean carefully around brackets and wires and avoid foods that can bend or loosen the appliance. Regular adjustment visits keep treatment moving and give us a chance to check hygiene and comfort.

Clear aligners use a series of removable trays made from a digital model of your teeth. They are less noticeable and can be removed for meals, brushing, and flossing. Invisalign is one clear aligner option available at Mountain View Smiles.

The flexibility comes with responsibility. Aligners need to be worn for the hours your doctor prescribes, changed on schedule, and kept clean. If trays are frequently left out, treatment can slow down or stop tracking as planned.

Some tooth movements or bite corrections are better suited to one method. Your lifestyle also matters. Braces may make sense if you prefer a fixed appliance, while clear aligners may appeal if appearance and removable trays are priorities. Your consultation gives you a case-specific comparison.

We discuss what you would like to change and examine your teeth, gums, jaw, and bite. Digital scans, photographs, and appropriate X-rays provide the records needed to plan safe movement.

Your doctor maps the movement and explains whether braces, Invisalign, or another approach is appropriate. You will review the estimated timeline, visit schedule, home care, retention, and financial estimate before treatment starts.

Braces are adjusted at planned visits, while clear aligners are changed through a prescribed sequence. Progress checks confirm that teeth are responding as expected and give you time to discuss soreness, fit, hygiene, or broken appliances.

Teeth can shift after active treatment. Retainers help protect the new positions while the supporting tissues adapt. Consistent long-term retainer wear is an important part of keeping your result.