Braces in Traverse City, Elk Rapids, & Suttons Bay

Dr. Lints Orthodontics provides the latest technologies in advanced braces in three convenient locations: Traverse City, Elk Rapids, and Suttons Bay, Michigan. Since 1989,  Dr. Ronald R. Lints, DDS MS, has been helping people from age seven to adults of all ages with braces. He is also one of the nation’s top Invisalign providers.

After a free consultation, Dr. Lints will determine if you are a candidate for treatment with braces. Then, he will work with you to design the perfect custom treatment plan to achieve a beautiful, healthy smile.

Traditional Braces are Better Than Ever

Braces are one type of orthodontic treatment that slowly aligns the teeth and jaws. For those who require advanced correction, braces remain a top choice for aligning smiles efficiently. After attaching special brackets, an archwire is guided through to apply gentle but continuous pressure. Over time, this guides tooth movement to their ideal positions.

Today, advanced braces are sleek and discreet, with a slimmer profile than in the past. So, you can feel more confident wearing them and get results faster than you may expect. Today, more adults in the Traverse City, Elk Rapids, and Suttons Bay areas are getting started with treatments like braces or Invisalign and getting fantastic results.

Self-Ligating Braces

Today, advanced options like self-ligating braces use special brackets that use a built-in system to secure the archwire. Thus, these braces don’t require the ligatures, elastics that hold the wire on traditional braces. Due to the bracket design, self-ligating braces can be easier to clean, with no elastics that may trap food particles. Also, some people find them more comfortable, and appointments to adjust these braces tend to be shorter.

Clear (Ceramic) Braces

Another option is ceramic braces with brackets that are clear or match your teeth’ color. Then, all that is visible is the thin archwire, making these braces very discreet. For those who want to avoid the look of traditional metal brackets, these advanced braces may be a great alternative. While wearing ceramic braces, practicing good oral hygiene will ensure they remain as discreet as possible.

 

Colorful Elastics

For kids and some adults, it’s great fun to choose colorful elastics for their braces. Then, when you come in for your next adjustment, you can change to another color choice. For example, choose your favorite color combination, or wear colors of your favorite sports team. Otherwise, you may choose elastics that will blend in and remain unnoticeable. Choosing a color scheme can be fun and an enjoyable part of wearing braces.

Traditional Metal

Today’s traditional metal braces are better than ever and more streamlined than in the past. Their smaller metal brackets are durable, and their time-tested design transforms smiles efficiently and precisely for people of all ages. For braces candidates, they remain one of the fastest and most effective ways to get incredible results. Also, they tend to cost around the same as Invisalign, with the cost varying by individual case.

Getting Traditional Braces is a Comfortable Process

For some, they may worry that getting braces is painful. However, the process today is easy and comfortable, as you can see in our videos below. Remember, your first consultation is free, and you can learn if braces are for you, find out about affordable financing, and how long treatment may take.

Now, you may also get a free virtual consultation from home if you prefer. Please, click on the “Virtual Smile Consult” button on the top of our home page, or click the blue button at the bottom of the screen.

Importantly, the benefits of wearing braces are incredible and worth the time and investment. When treatment is concluded, you will have a beautiful smile to enjoy a lifetime. Even better, you can enjoy significant health benefits that come with a properly aligned smile.

Please, feel free to contact Dr. Lints Orthodontics with any questions about braces, Invisalign, or orthodontic care in the Traverse City, Elk Rapids, and Suttons Bay, Michigan areas.

Please see more in the videos below:

How Braces Are Put On

How Braces Are Taken Off

Can I Play My Musical Instrument With Braces On?