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Traditional Braces

Time for Straight Teeth

Are you searching for a way to transform your smile? Does your child need braces to help their teeth develop properly? Dr. Michael Richards of Farr West Orthodontics has the experience and skills to help transform patients’ smiles. With today’s technology, braces have remained the leading orthodontic system to correct alignment and dental occlusion. Learn why this treatment could be the perfect fit for your smile by calling Farr West Orthodontics today.

Why do I need braces?

There could be a variety of reasons that your smile needs braces, but the fact is that straight teeth are easier to clean, look more appealing, increase longevity of the teeth, improve function, and help self-confidence! Research has proven that people with well-aligned teeth are perceived as smarter, more confident, and more attractive than those with crooked teeth.

Dr. Richards recommends braces for patients with:

  • Crooked teeth or alignment problems
  • Crowded teeth
  • Problems with dental occlusion (the way the top and bottom row of teeth meet)
  • Underbites, overbites, or crossbites
  • Open bites

Braces Made Easy

The team at Farr West Orthodontics will thoroughly assess your smile before recommending that braces be placed. Dr. Richards will take into account the referral from your dentist, if you have one, and evaluate the images of your teeth and jaw. He can go over the basics of using braces to meet your oral health needs and how he expects orthodontic therapy will help your smile.

Efficient Treatment

Quick Treatment

Renewed Confidence

Perfect for Any Age

Braces consist of a series of brackets which are placed on the teeth, and wires that attach to these brackets. Throughout the course of your treatment, Dr. Richards will adjust this system a little at a time to reposition teeth into their proper place. Braces are often the most efficient way to correct smiles. Dr. Richards uses this orthodontic treatment for children, teens, and adults. Many of our older patients worry that braces will give them an immature appearance, but today’s braces are created to effectively straighten your teeth in a small amount of time and more and more adults are wearing braces.  We also offer ceramic braces and Invisalign for adults and mature teens! Ask during your initial exam.

Traditional Placement of Braces

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Dr. Richards positions a brace on each tooth based on how your teeth need to move to give you perfectly straight teeth and a great bite.

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Wires are placed and you get to choose colors to put on your braces (if desired). Your teeth will begin moving!

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Approximately every six weeks you will return for a short adjustment appointment. Dr. Richards will evaluate your progress and adjust your braces as needed.

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When we have achieved our goals and you have a beautiful, healthy smile it will be time to get them off. Dr. Richards will give you different retainers options to keep them straight.

Indirect Placement of Braces

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A digital impression/scan of your mouth is taken. Dr. Richards digitally places the braces on each of your teeth based on how your teeth need to move.

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Extremely accurate custom bonding trays/retainers are printed on our 3D printer. These trays are then used to place all of your upper or lower braces on at the same time. That means a shorter appointment for you!

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Approximately every six weeks you will return for a short adjustment appointment. Dr. Richards will evaluate your progress and adjust your braces as needed.

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When we have achieved our goals and you have a beautiful, healthy smile it will be time to get them off. Dr. Richards will give you different retainers options to keep them straight.

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David Hales
David Hales
November 16, 2023
I had braces when I was younger and was hoping to straighten things up again after 30 years! Dr. Richard’s was very responsive to patient needs! I really appreciated how much information I was given through the process of getting things straight again! 5 Star experience!!!!! I was very grateful for the expertise he exhibited as he lined things up again! Thank you!
Kristie Close
Kristie Close
November 16, 2023
Such a great atmosphere! Dr. Richards and his staff are always so kind and professional. Dr. Richards really cared about my kids teeth and listened to any concerns I had. Would definitely recommend them.
Gina Rodriguez
Gina Rodriguez
November 15, 2023
Dr.Richards did amazing on my son's teeth , I would highly recommend him
Mary Wilcox
Mary Wilcox
November 15, 2023
Great work. Sometimes communication is lacking.
Robert Pilarczyk
Robert Pilarczyk
November 14, 2023
My son has been a patient of Farr West Orthodontics for the past 4 years. Love the staff! They are so kind and professional. Dr. Richards is also amazing. I highly recommend them!
Sara Mickelson
Sara Mickelson
November 9, 2023
Dr Richards and his staff are amazing. My daughter has dental anxiety and has always felt comfortable with the office. Thanks for a great experience.
Stacey Hadley
Stacey Hadley
November 8, 2023
Dr Richards is amazing! All 4 of my kids have been patients of his. Dr. Richard’s not only does amazing work but is so genuine. He’s always talking to them about their extracurricular activities and what they have accomplished. We have never had any issues and my children’s teeth look amazing! I would highly recommend him!

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