Orthodontics in Fredericksburg, VA | Fredericksburg Smile Center

Our goal is to give you confidence.

Orthodontics is a division of dentistry focusing  on correcting the alignment of teeth. Misaligned teeth can lead to overbite, greater vulnerability to cavities and other oral health issues. Orthodontic treatment helps create a healthy bite, which is essential for the appearance of your teeth and dental health.

When is it necessary?

During your examination, your dentist will evaluate your teeth and will determine whether or not an orthodontic treatment is necessary. Treatment is often recommended if your teeth have gaps, are crowded, or if you have an overbite.

Orthodontics were once used almost exclusively with children and teenagers. All that has changed, and now you can seek the services of orthodontists as an adult, especially if you encounter dental issues due to aging.

Our process.

At Smile Center, we will use aligners to straighten your teeth and perfect your smile. Our dentist may also recommend a retainer that will help stabilize and preserve your treatment results.

Invisalign

Invisalign are invisible, custom-made, aligners that are suitable for all ages. After evaluating the end goal for your alignment, we will order custom-made aligners from Invisalign. You will receive a series of aligners (how many depends on how drastic the alignment is) and you will insert a new set approximately every 2 weeks, until your treatment is finished. Invisalign aligners are removable, so you can take them out when you brush, floss, or eat.

Six Month Smiles

Six Month Smiles is a technique in which invisible braces are used to straighten adult teeth. It is a short-term orthodontic solution, and can be performed by your dentist or GP in just six months. This treatment uses Lucid-Lok brackets, and memory wires that match the color of your teeth.