Brius Independent Movers in Fort Wayne, IN
Brius Treatment at Our Fort Wayne Office
Brius is a fixed appliance that sits behind the teeth. Instead of one archwire tying every bracket together across the front, each tooth gets its own thin arm — an independent mover — anchored to a bar on the tongue side. Nothing shows from the front, and there is no tray to remember.
For Fort Wayne adults, that combination is the appeal: the discretion people want from clear aligners without depending on wearing something twenty-two hours a day. Dr. Joel Johnson assesses candidacy at our Dupont Circle Drive office and will say plainly whether your bite is a good fit or whether braces or aligners would serve you better.
How It Differs From Braces and Aligners
All three move teeth. The differences that matter day to day are visibility, whether compliance is a factor, and how the hardware feels.
| 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 honest trade with anything placed on the tongue side is the tongue. It takes adjusting to, speech feels different for the first week or two, and cleaning around the arms takes more care than cleaning around front-facing brackets.
Who It Suits in Practice
The patients who ask about Brius in Fort Wayne are usually adults who cannot have visible hardware at work, or who tried removable trays before and know they will not wear them. Because the appliance is fixed, treatment does not stall when life gets busy — the movement continues whether you think about it or not.
It is not a universal answer. Some bites need mechanics an independent-mover system handles poorly, and heavy restorative work behind the teeth can complicate placement. Dr. Johnson reviews your imaging and existing dental work before recommending it, and if the answer is no he will show you why on your own scan rather than talking you into it. LIST_WHY
What Treatment Involves
Placement is one longer appointment: the appliance is custom-made to your arch and bonded behind the teeth. From there you come in periodically so Dr. Johnson can confirm the teeth are tracking, with adjustments handled at the appliance rather than by changing a wire across the front.
Length depends on how far the teeth have to travel, the same as any other case, and Dr. Johnson gives you a projected timeline at the consultation rather than a brochure figure. Retention follows treatment either way — see Retainers and post-treatment care — because teeth drift after every method of straightening them.
Cost, Insurance and Payment Plans
Behind-the-teeth systems generally sit at the higher end of orthodontic fees because the appliance is custom-fabricated for your arch. We verify your orthodontic benefit and give you the specific figure, down payment and monthly amount in writing before you commit. See pricing, payment plans and insurance, and your first visit for how the first visit runs.
Getting to Our Fort Wayne Office
our office at 10211 Dupont Circle Drive Suite A, Fort Wayne, IN 46825, on the Dupont Hospital Medical Park, just off the I-69/I-469 interchange, a few minutes from the I-69 Dupont exit and reachable from the east side via I-469, which matters for a treatment where the placement appointment is the long one and the rest are short.
O·M·I Orthodontics, 10211 Dupont Circle Drive Suite A, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. Phone (260) 489-8989. Open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday mornings from 8 a.m. to noon. Our Fort Wayne office page has directions and parking.
Local pages for the communities we draw from: Monroeville · Aboite · New Haven.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Brius show from the front?
No. The bar and the individual arms sit behind the teeth, which is the main reason adults ask about it.
Is it more comfortable than braces?
Different rather than uniformly better. There is nothing rubbing the inside of your lips, but your tongue has to adapt to hardware it is not used to, usually over a week or two.
Will it affect my speech?
Expect some change for the first days to couple of weeks while your tongue adjusts. Most patients stop noticing it.
How do I clean around it?
More carefully than around front brackets. We show you the technique and the tools at placement, and we check your hygiene at every visit because plaque behind the lower front teeth is the usual problem spot.
Is it faster than clear aligners?
It can be, largely because a fixed appliance keeps working whether or not you are diligent, whereas aligner timelines depend entirely on wear time. Case complexity still sets the outer limit.
How do I find out if I am a candidate?
Book a free consultation. Dr. Johnson will confirm whether your bite and your existing dental work suit the system, and give you the alternatives with costs if they do not.
Other treatments we offer: Braces treatment · Clear aligner · Adult orthodontics · Early treatment. all services.
Ask About Brius at Your Free Consultation
Brius is not right for every mouth, and the only way to know is an exam. Dr. Joel Johnson will tell you whether your case suits independent movers, what the alternative would be, and what each option costs before you decide anything.
Patients north of the city often find the Auburn office the easier trip: the same system is available there, and Brius in Auburn covers that location’s hours and directions.
For patients in Hamilton County, Brius in Fishers covers the same treatment at our Olivia Way office.
Our Fort Wayne office is at 10211 Dupont Circle Drive Suite A, Fort Wayne, IN 46825, on the Dupont Hospital Medical Park, just off the I-69/I-469 interchange. Patients are seen 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) 489-8989.