Orthodontic appliances

Invisalign

Mol Orthodontics is a certified Premier Invisalign® provider. Clear Invisalign aligners are custom made for you using computerized digital scans of your teeth that do not expose you to radiation. The aligners fit snugly over your teeth, moving them with just the right amount of force, and are changed to a new set every one to two weeks depending on the type of movement required.  Following a treatment plan scripted by your doctor, the series of aligners will align your teeth over time to their desired positions. The aligners are removed for eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing. For more information on Invisalign® treatment please visit the Invisalign® web site.

Orthodontic appliances

LightForce Braces

The fully customized 3D printed clear braces are designed to fit the patient’s individual tooth anatomy and bite: One Size Fits One™. The fully digital design and manufacturing provides the ability to vary bracket positioning as needed based on each patient’s unique treatment plan. For more information please visit the LightForce website.

DamonSmile

Damon Clear® is part of the innovative Damon System, which combines tieless self-ligating braces with clear brackets and reduced friction technology to move teeth quickly and comfortably.  Damon Clear combines the best of traditional clear braces and invisible aligners to deliver a discreet treatment experience. For more information please visit the Damon website.

ClarityADVANCED

ClarityADVANCED™ braces from 3M® provides precise control and translucent brackets. ClarityADVANCED boasts the thinnest brackets available, with rounded edges to reduce irritation. For more information please visit the Clarity website.

Victory Series Low Profile Bracket System

These silver brackets incorporate a lower profile approach that enhances both aesthetics and patient comfort. In addition to their low profile, the overall size has been reduced, enhancing patient hygiene without compromising control.   For more information please visit the 3M Victory website.

Orthodontic appliances

Custom Indirect Bonding

Indirect bonding allows the orthodontist to position brackets in the lab using models of teeth made from dental impressions or 3-dimensional digital scans. The brackets are transferred to the patient’s mouth en masse more accurately and quickly. This technique significantly increases patient comfort for application of new braces.

3M Forsus

An overjet (commonly called an overbite) is a frequent condition treated by orthodontists.  The Forsus™ is a spring-loaded appliance that postures the lower jaw forward, providing a light, continuous force to encourage lower jaw growth forward.  This appliance is secured inside the mouth by clipping onto the braces.  For more information please visit the Forsus website.

Herbst Appliance

An overjet (commonly called an overbite) is a frequent condition treated by orthodontists.  The Herbst appliance is used when the lower teeth are too far back in relation to the upper teeth, causes the lower jaw to gradually move forward. The Herbst utilizes crowns attached to the patient's molars and fits entirely inside the mouth.

Headgear

An overjet (commonly called an overbite) is a frequent condition treated by orthodontists. Headgear is an appliance that connects to the braces with a strap that goes behind the patient's neck or head. Springs in the strap provide hold the upper jaw while the lower jaw continues to grow forward.

Reverse pull headgear

An underbite correction is accomplished with a reverse pull headgear appliance that utilizes the forehead and the chin to encourage upper jaw growth to keep pace with the lower jaw.  This treatment works best during the early phases of growth (ages 7-9).

Post Treatment Retainers

Clear Retainers

Clear retainers are made of plastic material that fit snugly over the teeth to maintain them in their corrected positions.  After braces are removed, the retainer is vacuum molded from an imprint or digital scan of the patient’s teeth to guarantee a precise fit.  Initially, the retainers will be worn at all times except when eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing.  Wear time will sequentially be decreased based on teeth stability.  Eventually, they will only need to be worn while sleeping.

Hawley Retainers

Hawley retainers have a wire surrounding the front of the teeth, which is secured in acrylic that has been molded to fit the roof of the mouth and gums. These retainers allow the chewing surfaces of the teeth to make contact, allows minor adjustments, and are well suited following Phase I interceptive treatment.

Bonded Retainers

Bonded retainers are wires that are bonded into place on the back sides of the teeth (out of sight) and provide additional stability to prevent teeth from moving back to their pretreatment positions. These are not removable and require additional effort to keep clean.