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Rubber bands, or elastics, connect the upper and lower braces to move the jaws and bite into the right relationship. Braces straighten each arch; elastics line the two arches up with each other, which is why wearing them as directed affects your finish date. Being handed a bag of tiny rubber bands partway through
With braces, avoid sticky and chewy foods like caramel and gum, hard foods like nuts, hard candy and ice, and foods that get stuck in brackets, such as corn on the cob. Sugary foods and drinks are worth limiting too. The first week with braces usually brings the same question at every meal: can
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
Orthodontic treatment at O·M·I Orthodontics costs between $1,750 and $8,190. Where you land depends on which of three tiers your case falls into: Minor ($1,750–$3,290), Cosmetic ($3,730–$5,480) or Comprehensive ($4,920–$8,190). Dr. Johnson confirms your tier and your exact fee at a complimentary consultation. We publish these ranges because guessing at the price of a
A palatal expander is an orthodontic appliance that gently widens a child's narrow upper jaw over a few months. It can correct a crossbite and create room for permanent teeth, and it is most effective while the jaw is still growing. If your child's orthodontist has recommended an expander, you probably have practical questions.
Brius independent movers sit behind the teeth, clear aligners come out, ceramic braces blend in. How adults in Fort Wayne choose between the three at O·M·I Orthodontics.
When a bite problem is skeletal, braces alone may not be enough. How O·M·I Orthodontics in Fort Wayne decides whether jaw surgery belongs in your treatment plan.
How orthodontic payment plans, insurance benefits and 0% financing work at O·M·I Orthodontics in Fort Wayne, Auburn and Fishers — and what to ask before you start.
Clear aligner treatment usually takes 6–18 months. See typical timelines by case type, how teens and adults differ, and what makes treatment take longer.