Orthodontics
There’s nothing more stunning than a fantastic smile full of straight, healthy teeth. Crooked teeth can mar your smile and may increase your risk for decay and gum disease. Dr. Fossum offers traditional braces as well as short-term orthodontics to bring out the best smiles in patients of all ages.
Traditional Braces
Traditional braces employ brackets and wires to reposition teeth and correct misaligned bites. Thin wire threaded through a series of brackets exerts gentle pressure to slowly move your teeth. We offer clear ceramic, and metal brackets. Dr. Fossum will take an impression of your smile to determine the correct position and tension of the brackets and wires before applying your braces. He’ll check your progress each month and adjust the wire tension as needed.
Invisalign Clear Braces
Invisalign is solution that will let you maintain a mature, professional image while perfecting your smile. The system involves a series of clear acrylic aligners that gradually move teeth into their ideal position, often in less than a year. The comfortable aligners are easy to clean and can be removed when you eat a meal or brush your teeth. Dr. Fossum will take a 3D image of your smile at our Temple dental office, then send it to the Invisalign lab where your custom aligners will be fabricated. You’ll visit our office every few weeks for progress checks and to pick up the next set of aligners in your series. If you want an esthetic orthodontic solution that delivers fantastic results, Invisalign may be right for you.
Six Month Braces
Dr. Fossum may recommend Six Month Braces to quickly and effectively straighten only the teeth that show when you smile. You can choose to wear clear ceramic brackets and thin wires on the front of your teeth to gently eliminate crowding and close gaps. As a Six Month Braces patient, you’ll experience fantastic results in less time than you thought possible. Monthly adjustments will keep your progress on track.
Call our dental office today to schedule your traditional braces or short-term orthodontics consultation with Dr. Fossum. We give Temple and surrounding areas customized care for fantastic smiles.