Orthodontics

At Smiles by Holsinger and Higgins, we are proud to offer two of the most innovative orthodontic options available: Damon Braces, ClearCorrect and Invisalign.

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DAMON BRACES

The Damon Braces System offers beautifully straight teeth like regular braces, only in a fraction of the time. By using self-ligating (tie-less) brackets and a high tech arch wire, the Damon system not only offers faster results, it also requires fewer adjustments and causes minimal discomfort. If you’re interested in straightening your smile but hesitate because you’re concerned with how orthodontics will affect your lifestyle, ask us about the Damon Braces System.

Real Orthodontics Success Story

Patient had previous orthodontic treatment, and retainers were used to maintain alignment, however, the upper retainer broke and upper teeth shifted out of place. In addition, the patient lost an upper front tooth causing the other teeth to shift even more. Embarrassed about her smile, the patient came to our practice because we could address all her dentistry issues.

We started with the foundation of her oral health, performing gum treatment and restoring cavities. The next step involved orthodontics on her upper arch to properly align the teeth, which took about 3 months. Since there was not enough room to place implants to replace the missing upper teeth, we added a natural looking porcelain crown and bridge work.

The results gave the patient a boost to her confidence. She can’t stop smiling now!

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After

Patient #1

  • THEN: This patient lacked confidence in her smile, as it wasn’t straight and didn’t match her pretty face. We considered clear aligners, but the patient was concerned about the length of time until she saw results.
  • NOW: Damon braces had her smile straightened in ONE YEAR! After expanding her arches, you can see all her teeth perfectly, and combined with some bonding on her front teeth, this patient finally has the smile she always wanted.

Patient #2

  • THEN: This patient spent her whole life self-conscious about her crowded teeth, as she had a small mouth that looked as if it couldn’t fit them all. Besides the aesthetic factor, crowded teeth are also difficult to clean, and the years took a toll on them – she would lose her lower front teeth if she didn’t take action. Plus, wasn’t she too old for orthodontic work?
  • NOW: She was NOT too old to re-align her smile! Especially since we’ve been educated on gradual expansion treatment plans for adults, we recommended she start with 2-Phase Orthodontics. Phase 1 expanded her top and bottom jaws to make room for her teeth and open her airway, and Phase 2 used clear aligners to shift her teeth into a natural, broad and gorgeous smile. Afterwards, we replaced some of her back teeth! Not only can this patient smile knowing she looks stunning, she can also eat all of the foods she had been missing – corn on the cob and high-quality steak, here she comes!

Patient #3

  • THEN: This patient’s misaligned smile embarrassed her so much, it made her shy. Her teeth were crowded, but on top of that, one of her front teeth was stuck on the palate behind her other two top teeth. The thought of extraction loomed in her brain. Most orthodontists would extract 2 teeth on both the upper and lower jaws.
  • NOW: Here at Smiles by Holsinger and Higgins, we believe that the healthiest option is to restore what Mother Nature intended by expanding the jaw to make room, instead of immediately resorting to removing these perfectly healthy teeth. We recommended 2-Phase Orthodontics for her, starting with the expansion and following it with Damon braces for a year. Now, this patient is no longer shy with her smile – she graces everyone she meets with it!

ClearCorrect

With ClearCorrect orthodontic treatment, you can have the beautiful, straight teeth you’ve always wanted, only without the wires, bands, and brackets associated with traditional braces. Instead, Doctors Holsinger and Higgins will provide a series of customized clear aligner trays to gently guide your teeth into position. Just some of the benefits include:

Discretion

Because the aligner trays are clear, no one has to know that you’re undergoing orthodontics.

Freedom

Time for lunch? Then simply take out your aligner trays before you eat. Because they are removable, ClearCorrect aligners give you the freedom to eat what you want.

Simplicity

No need to invest in floss threaders, picks, or other accoutrement associated with traditional braces. Instead, simply remove your aligner trays to brush and floss as usual.

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INVISALIGN

With Invisalign, you can have the straight smile you’ve always wanted without the use of brackets, bands, and wires. How? Invisalign uses a series of clear plastic aligner trays to gently guide your teeth into the desired position; no one ever has to know that you’re wearing braces. What’s more is that Invisalign aligner trays are removed while eating and cleaning, which means you can eat what you want and brush and floss with ease. Why put off orthodontic treatment when Invisalign offers beautiful results that our patients love?

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We Know You're Looking for the Perfect Solution to Fit All of Your Dental Care Needs.

Your solution, however, isn’t to find the cheapest options possible. It’s to find a dentist who cares not just about one procedure that brings you into the office, but your overall health.  Whether you’re missing a single tooth or several, implants just might be the prosthetic option that you’re looking for. Ideal candidates will have sufficient jaw bone mass, healthy gums, and good overall health.

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