Brius Independent Movers in Auburn, IN
Behind-the-Teeth Treatment in Auburn
Brius places the hardware where nobody sees it. A bar runs along the tongue side of the arch and each tooth is moved by its own slim arm — an independent mover — rather than by a single wire tying the whole front together. Nothing shows from the front, and because it is fixed in place there is nothing to remember to wear.
For Auburn adults that combination answers the two objections people usually raise about treatment: visible brackets, or the discipline that removable trays demand. Dr. Joel Johnson assesses candidacy at our West Seventh Street office and will tell you frankly if your case is not suited to it.
Compared With the Alternatives
Three routes to the same destination, with genuinely different day-to-day experiences.
| Option | Best suited to | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Brius (independent movers) | Adults who want nothing visible and no reliance on wear time | Fixed behind the teeth; each tooth has its own arm; tongue needs a week or two to adapt |
| Clear aligners | Mild to moderate correction in a disciplined patient | Removable and nearly invisible; results depend entirely on 20–22 hours of daily wear |
| Braces (metal or ceramic) | Any case, including the most complex | Front-facing brackets; the most control and generally the lowest fee |
The real trade with anything mounted behind the teeth is your tongue: it needs a week or two to adapt, speech feels different at first, and cleaning takes more care than around front-facing brackets.
Who Asks For It, and Who It Fits
The Auburn patients who raise it are usually adults with client-facing work, or people who have already tried trays and know they will not keep them in. A fixed appliance keeps working through a busy month whether you think about it or not.
It is not universal. Certain bites need mechanics an independent-mover system handles poorly, and extensive dental work on the tongue side can complicate placement. Dr. Johnson reviews your imaging and existing restorations before recommending it. If the answer is no, he shows you why on your own scan. LIST_WHY
Living With It Day to Day
Two adjustments matter in the first fortnight. The tongue meets hardware it has never encountered and reacts by exploring it constantly, which settles quickly. Speech carries a slight lisp at first for most people and then normalises without anyone doing anything about it.
Cleaning is the habit worth investing in. Plaque collects on the inner surfaces where you cannot see it, so the technique we demonstrate at placement matters more than it would with front-facing brackets, and we check the result at every visit rather than assuming it.
What the Course of Treatment Looks Like
Placement is a single longer appointment: the appliance is fabricated for your arch and bonded behind the teeth. From there you return periodically so Dr. Johnson can confirm the movement matches the plan, with adjustments made at the appliance rather than by changing a front wire.
Duration depends on how far the teeth have to travel, as with any method, and you get a case-specific projection at the consultation rather than an average. Retention follows — see Retainers and post-treatment care — because teeth drift after every form of straightening.
Fees, Coverage and Monthly Payments
Custom behind-the-teeth appliances generally sit toward the upper end of orthodontic fees because the hardware is made for your arch alone. We verify your benefit and give you the total, the down payment and the monthly amount in writing first. pricing, payment plans, insurance, your first visit.
Finding Our Auburn Office
our office at 702 W Seventh St, Auburn, IN 46706, on West Seventh Street, a few minutes from the I-69 Auburn exit, a short drive from Garrett, Waterloo and Butler and straightforward from I-69 — useful when the long appointment is the first one and the rest are brief.
O·M·I Orthodontics, 702 W Seventh St, Auburn, IN 46706. Phone (260) 925-0300. Open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday mornings from 8 a.m. to noon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can people tell I am wearing it?
Not from the front. The bar and arms sit on the tongue side of the teeth.
How long does the tongue take to adjust?
Usually one to two weeks. Speech changes slightly at first and then stops being noticeable.
Is it harder to keep clean?
It takes more care than front brackets, particularly behind the lower front teeth. We show you the technique at placement and check hygiene at each visit.
Is it quicker than aligners?
It can be, mainly because a fixed appliance does not depend on wear time. Case complexity still sets the limit.
Does it work for complex cases?
Some, not all. Certain movements are better handled by conventional braces — see Braces — and Dr. Johnson will tell you which category you are in.
How do I find out if I qualify?
Book the free consultation. You will leave knowing whether it suits your case and what the alternatives cost.
Other treatments we offer: Clear aligner · Adult orthodontics · Early treatment. all services.
Ask About Brius in Auburn
Candidacy is decided on an exam, not a brochure. Dr. Joel Johnson will tell you whether independent movers suit your bite, what the alternatives would achieve, and what each costs — at no charge.
Auburn patients who work in Fort Wayne sometimes prefer appointments closer to the office; Brius in Fort Wayne covers that location, and braces in Auburn sets out the conventional alternative if independent movers turn out not to suit your case.
Our third location is further south: Brius in Fishers.
The Auburn office sits at 702 W Seventh St, Auburn, IN 46706, on West Seventh Street, a few minutes from the I-69 Auburn exit, and is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday mornings from 8 a.m. to noon. You can book your complimentary consultation online, send us a message, or call (260) 925-0300.