If you are searching for clear braces near you in Fort Wayne, the best place to start is an orthodontic specialist who offers tooth-colored ceramic braces close to home, plans your case with 3D imaging, and tells you the fee before treatment begins. At O·M·I Orthodontics, Dr. Joel Johnson offers clear braces at our Fort Wayne office in the Dupont Hospital Medical Park, as well as at our Auburn and Fishers offices.
A quick search for “clear braces near me” returns a long list of general dentists, aligner companies and orthodontic offices, and it is not always obvious which ones actually place ceramic braces or how they compare. This guide walks through what clear braces are, where to find them around Fort Wayne, what to look for in a provider, and what your first visit with our team looks like, so you can make the choice with confidence.
What Are Clear Braces, and How Are They Different From Clear Aligners?
Clear braces, which you may also hear called ceramic braces or white braces, are fixed braces with brackets made from a tooth-colored ceramic instead of stainless steel. They are bonded to the front of your teeth and connected by an archwire exactly like metal braces, so they move teeth the same way, but they blend in with your enamel and are far less noticeable in conversation, in photos and on video calls. You can read the full overview on our clear braces page.
Because both options are described as “clear,” many people searching locally mix up clear braces with clear aligners, which are removable trays you change on a schedule and wear for most of the day and night. Both are discreet, but clear braces stay on until treatment is finished and work without you having to remember anything, while aligners only work when they are in your mouth. If you want to compare the removable route, our page on clear aligners in Fort Wayne explains how that treatment works at our office, and Dr. Johnson can tell you at your consultation which approach suits your bite better.
Where Can You Get Clear Braces Near Fort Wayne?
O·M·I Orthodontics offers clear braces at all three of our Indiana offices, and most northeast Indiana families are seen at our Fort Wayne office at 10211 Dupont Circle Drive, Suite A. The office sits in the Dupont Hospital Medical Park near the I-69 and I-469 interchange, which makes it easy to reach from across the city, and it is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon, so early appointments before school or work are realistic.
Families north of the city often find the drive especially short, and our page for patients coming from Huntertown explains why many of them reach us in under ten minutes. Patients on the east side can learn more on our page for families near New Haven. If you live in DeKalb County, our Auburn office at 702 W Seventh St may be closer, and families in the Indianapolis area can be seen at our Fishers office at 13910 Olivia Way, Unit 100, with the same doctor and the same approach to treatment at every location.
What Should You Look For in a Clear Braces Provider?
Distance matters, because you will visit every several weeks for adjustments, but the closest office is not automatically the right one. The most important question is who is planning your treatment. An orthodontist has completed specialty training in moving teeth and guiding bite development after dental school, and Dr. Johnson trained in orthodontics at the University of Michigan, where he still serves as an adjunct clinical professor in the Department of Orthodontics. He plans every case personally and recommends the option that fits your bite, whether that turns out to be ceramic braces, metal braces or aligners.
It is also worth asking how a practice gathers records before recommending treatment, how clearly it explains your fee, and how easy it will be to fit visits into your schedule. Our offices use advanced 3D imaging and digital scanning, which you can learn more about on our technology page, and O·M·I Orthodontics has been family owned since 1990. The table below gives you a simple checklist to bring to any consultation, along with how our team handles each point.
| What to ask | Why it matters | How O·M·I Orthodontics handles it |
|---|---|---|
| Is an orthodontic specialist planning my case? | Clear braces still require careful bite planning, especially for crowding and rotated teeth. | Dr. Johnson, a University of Michigan-trained orthodontist, plans every case himself. |
| What records do you take first? | Good imaging shows how teeth, roots and jaws relate before anything is placed. | 3D imaging and a digital scan at your complimentary consultation. |
| Do you offer more than one option? | A provider with several options can recommend what fits rather than what they sell. | Ceramic braces, metal braces and clear aligners at every office. |
| Will I know my fee up front? | Surprises in the middle of treatment are stressful and avoidable. | Published fee tiers, plus a Smile Advisor who reviews cost and payment options before you start. |
| How easy are visits to fit in? | You will be coming in every several weeks for adjustments. | Early-morning hours and three offices in Fort Wayne, Auburn and Fishers. |
How Much Do Clear Braces Cost in Fort Wayne?
Clear braces usually cost a little more than metal braces because the brackets are made from a different material, but your fee depends far more on how much your teeth and bite need to move than on bracket color. At O·M·I Orthodontics every case falls into one of three published tiers, ranging from $1,750 for minor cases to $8,190 for comprehensive bite correction, and our post on what each treatment tier costs lays out the full table and what every plan includes. For staining, care and who ceramic brackets suit best, see clear braces in Fort Wayne: cost, care and who they suit.
We accept all major insurance providers, and our team runs a complimentary benefits check and helps with claims, which you can read about on our insurance page. We also accept HSA cards, cash, check and debit or credit cards, and our 0% financing options can spread the remaining balance across the length of treatment so the monthly amount stays manageable.
What Happens at Your First Clear Braces Visit?
Your first visit is a complimentary consultation, and you do not need a referral from your dentist to book it. We take records with 3D imaging and a digital scan of your teeth, and then Dr. Johnson walks you through what he sees, which options fit your bite, and roughly how long treatment should take. Please bring your dental insurance card, a list of any current medications or medical conditions, and any dental or orthodontic records you already have, since these help us give you a more complete answer that day.
If clear braces are the right fit, placing them does not involve needles or drilling, because the ceramic brackets are simply bonded to the clean surface of each tooth before the archwire is fitted. Most people feel some mild soreness for a couple of days while their teeth and cheeks adjust, and from there you return every several weeks so we can check progress and change wires and ties. Many of our patients are adults who want a discreet option for work and family life, and our page on adult orthodontics in Fort Wayne covers what treatment looks like when you start later in life.
Frequently Asked Questions About Clear Braces Near Fort Wayne
Do I need a referral to get clear braces at O·M·I Orthodontics?
No referral is needed. You can book a complimentary consultation directly with our Fort Wayne, Auburn or Fishers office, and you should keep seeing your family dentist for checkups every six months while your braces are on.
Which O·M·I Orthodontics office is closest to me?
Most Fort Wayne-area patients are seen at our Dupont Circle office near I-69 and I-469, while families in and around DeKalb County often choose Auburn and families in the Indianapolis area choose Fishers. Dr. Johnson treats patients at all three offices, so the care you receive is the same wherever you are seen.
Are clear braces a good choice for teens?
Older teens who will take care of their brackets are often great candidates, especially those thinking about school photos, prom or graduation. For younger children and athletes in contact sports, metal brackets are usually the better choice because they are smaller and tougher, and Dr. Johnson will tell you plainly which option suits your child.
How often will I need to come in for appointments?
Adjustment visits are usually scheduled every several weeks, and the elastic ties on clear braces are typically changed at those visits, which keeps your brackets looking clean. You will receive an estimated timeline at your consultation so you can plan around school, work and other commitments.
Start Your Free Clear Braces Consultation
The easiest way to know whether clear braces fit your smile is to come in for a complimentary consultation, where you will get records, a clear recommendation and a fee before you decide anything. Schedule your free consultation online, or call our Fort Wayne office at (260) 489-8989, our Auburn office at (260) 925-0300 or our Fishers office at (317) 939-6600.