{"id":209,"date":"2018-12-13T21:26:33","date_gmt":"2018-12-13T21:26:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/?p=209"},"modified":"2026-03-26T18:07:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T18:07:01","slug":"orthodontic-treatment-in-las-colinas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/orthodontic-treatment-in-las-colinas\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Options for Orthodontic Treatment in Las Colinas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/braces-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"braces vs. invisalign\" class=\"wp-image-210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/braces-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/braces-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/braces-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Are you concerned about the alignment of your teeth? Have<br \/>you always wanted a straighter smile, but you have yet to make the investment?<br \/>Now, you have a couple different options for orthodontic treatment in Las Colinas. Traditional braces or clear aligners can move your teeth into their correct positions, but how do they work? Each uses a slightly different method to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/invisalign.html\">align your teeth<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enjoy a Straight Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Often, it is believed straight teeth only offer aesthetic\nbenefits, but this is not true. Although properly aligned teeth will improve\nyour confidence by giving you an attractive smile, there are other benefits as\nwell. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When your teeth are aligned, they are easier to clean. This\nreduces your risk of tooth decay and gum disease. You will also enjoy a lower\nrisk of dental emergencies. When you have protruding or rotated teeth, they\noften take the brunt of the force if there is trauma to your face. This can\nlead to broken, dislodged, or knocked out teeth. You can help to protect them\nfrom an injury by moving them into alignment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Options for a Straight Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most traditional orthodontic treatment uses metal braces\nin Las Colinas. Brackets and wires are attached to your teeth. Every few weeks,\nadjustments are made to the wire to gradually pull your teeth into position.\nThis method is effective for treating even the most complex bite and alignment\nissues. It can take a couple of years to complete your treatment. When your\nbraces are ready to come off, you will need a retainer to prevent them from\nmoving back into their previous positions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As an alternative to traditional braces, many people are now\nchoosing clear aligners. Impressions of your mouth are used to create a series\nof aligners. Each aligner gradually moves your teeth into position. You must be\ncommitted to wearing them for at least 22 hours per day. You switch to the next\naligner in the series after one to two weeks. On average, it takes about 12\nmonths to complete your treatment. You will need a retainer to help maintain\nyour results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which is Right for Me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are ready to invest in your confidence and your oral\nhealth, you need a consultation with your dentist. After assessing your\nalignment and bite issues, they create a customized treatment plan to meet your\nneeds. They will help you determine which treatment will give you the results\nyou want while also accommodating your lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You do not need to live with crooked, gapped, or rotated\nteeth. You can achieve a healthy, beautiful smile with braces or clear\naligners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About 21<sup>st<\/sup>\nCentury Dental &amp; Sleep Center<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/about-us.html\">21<sup>st<\/sup> Century\nDental &amp; Sleep Center<\/a> is committed to improving our patients\u2019\nquality of lives and their oral health. We offer the latest solutions to\npromote the health and appearance of your teeth. If you are ready for braces or\nclear aligners, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/contact-us.html\">contact our office\ntoday<\/a> to start your journey to a straight smile. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you concerned about the alignment of your teeth? Haveyou always wanted a straighter smile, but you have yet to make the investment?Now, you have a couple different options for orthodontic treatment in Las Colinas. 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