MORE SMILES WITH ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT
Braces orthodontic treatment in Edmonton & St. Albert
GREAT SMILES FASTER
Orthodontic treatment for adults, adolescents & children
Braces orthodontic treatment consists of wires and brackets that are strategically placed on your teeth. Over time they move your teeth into an optimal position determined by your orthodontist.
Mar Orthodontics is proud to provide a selection conventional braces options in St. Albert & Edmonton, as well as accelerated treatment.
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Aiding Proper Digestion
Preventing Gum Disease And Tooth Decay
Prevention Of Bone Erosion
Conventional braces (metal braces) options at Mar orthodontics
AN ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT THAT WORKS
Conventional braces are most commonly referred to as metal braces, and you may also hear people refer to them as traditional braces. They are less frequently referred to as buccal braces. Clear braces and ceramic braces are another type of conventional braces.
Today there is an extensive range of braces options available (like clearcorrect and Invisalign), but traditional braces are still an excellent option, especially for adolescents and teens .
You’re probably familiar with how conventional braces work; brackets (metal or ceramic) are attached to the front side of your teeth, and they are then connected with a wire. The wires need periodic tightening to gradually straighten your teeth.
If you’re concerned about the look of metal braces, you’ll be happy to know that there are other material options for brackets. Clear and ceramic brackets are also available for traditional braces, and they can help to disguise your braces.
Mar Orthodontics is pleased to provide a variety of conventional braces options to our Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park and area patients.
Conventional braces options
3M Victory Series Active SL Bracket
In-Ovation® C Clear Ceramic Brackets
Speed Braces Titanium Brackets
We also offer ClearCorrect and Invisalign. Learn more about our invisible aligner options.
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Are conventional braces the option you’re considering to straighten your teeth?
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with our orthodontists to see if conventional braces are right for you. We accept Edmonton, Sherwood Park and St. Albert patients, as well as patients outside the Edmonton area.
ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT THAT WORKS FOR YOU
Braces cost & financing in St. Albert & Edmonton
The cost of orthodontic treatment is a main factor in many people’s decision to get braces. Achieving a healthy beautiful smile is an important investment for for your physical, mental and emotional health.
In addition to asking about types of braces and orthodontic treatment options, one of the most popular questions that new patients ask our orthodontic team is, how much do braces cost?
Finding out information about the cost of braces can be difficult, especially if you’re looking for an exact cost. The main reason for this is because the cost of braces will vary from individual to individual depending on their treatment plan.
Your smile is a very individualistic thing – in fact, there’s not another identical to it in the world! Due to the fact that there are many discrepancies between people’s teeth, most professional orthodontists are hesitant to offer the general public an all encompassing "estimate" prior to performing a preliminary exam and diagnostics (for example, taking digital dental impressions and x-rays).
Mar Orthodontics recognizes that each smile comes with its own unique characteristics. As such, to determine an approximate braces cost for each of our patients, the first step of our process is an initial exam where we reach a preliminary diagnosis and recommend a treatment plan.
On average kids braces , adolescent braces and adult braces (both conventional and lingual braces) will start at $3,500 and can increase depending on a number of factors.
Factors that affect braces cost
The following factors may contribute to the cost of braces:
- Complexity of Orthodontic Issues
- Treatment Required
- Treatment Duration
- Patient Commitment
- Insurance Coverage
Braces benefit plans
If you’re lucky enough to have a benefits plan that includes orthodontic treatment coverage you’ll want to check to see if there are any limitations such as age limitations or maximum dollar amounts. Knowing these details before your first orthodontic consultation will help us determine your out of pocket braces cost.
When a patient has more than one insurance company, the insurance companies will work together to coordinate the patient’s benefits. For example, if two parties, such as both parents, have orthodontic coverage in their benefit plans, it is possible to use both benefit plans to cover the cost of braces for their child.
Braces payment plans
In the event that you do not have orthodontic coverage from a benefit plan, or insufficient orthodontic coverage, flexible payment plans are available. We understand it may be difficult to make large payments or to pay for the cost of braces all at once, which is why we offer monthly payment plans and other payment options.
Braces payment plans allow many of our patients to get started right away, since they don’t have to pay larger amounts upfront and can work their smaller payments into their monthly budget.
Paying for braces over time is an option that many of our patients appreciate.
Braces cost consultation
Do you want to know more about how much braces treatment will cost?
We invite you to book a consultation if you wish to get basic information about our braces options. From there we will do an initial orthodontic exam and preliminary diagnosis. Patients (and guardians) are explained our orthodontic process , given a tour of our office, shown the types of braces we use, and any questions, concerns or anxieties are addressed.
At this point we will be able to assess the complexity of your orthodontic issues and recommend a treatment option(s). This will allows us to give you a precise estimate of cost, and we will also discuss payment options at this time.
Mar Orthodontics has two convenient locations to serve our patients. You can contact our Sherwood Park orthodontist office or St. Albert orthodontist office to book your initial consultation. We are happy to accept patients from Edmonton and surrounding areas too!
Propel accelerated treatment in Edmonton & St. Albert
GREAT SMILES FASTER
Mar Orthodontics is pleased to announce that we now offer Propel®, innovative and advanced orthodontic technologies that work with both aligners (e.g. Invisalign) and braces to fast track orthodontic treatment.
While each patient’s treatment time will vary due to the complexity of their orthodontic issues, many Propel® patients can have their orthodontic treatment lessened by several months. To benefit from Propel® you must first have aligners or braces in place.
Propel Orthodontics offers two main technologies: 1) Excellerator Series and 2) VPro5.
Your orthodontist will use an Excellerator tip to create micro-osteoperforations (MOPs) in areas requiring a larger amount of tooth movement.
It only takes a few minutes and is performed chairside with local anesthetic. Typically one to three treatments are required with no post procedure care needed.
MOPs stimulate the alveolar bone to increase cytokine activity and induce an inflammatory response, this results in a marked increase in osteoclast activity! Simply speaking this means faster bone remodeling around the target tooth or teeth, which accelerates treatment.
St. Albert & Edmonton Braces FAQ & ask Dr.Mar
THE COST OF BRACES MIGHT SURPRISE YOU
How much do braces cost?
It is difficult to accurately estimate the cost of orthodontic treatment without a full assessment by one of our orthodontists. Depending on what type of braces you get, the complexity of your orthodontic issues, the length of your orthodontic treatment and whether you choose accelerated treatment, one can expect the treatment to cost to range from $3,000 to $10,000.
How long do I need to wear braces?
Treatment time is based on the complexity of the orthodontic issues and treatment compliance. In cases where tooth alignment issues are relatively minor, treatment could be as little as six months or less with our accelerated treatment options, but in more difficult cases, up to three years. This does not include the time you may be required to wear a retainer to ensure your teeth remain in their final position as your bone readjusts to the new position(s).
What is a retainer?
A retainer is a device that is worn after orthodontic treatment to help keep your teeth in the position your orthodontist has determined as ideal. Most often retainers are removable, but permanent retainers are available, if necessary.
Cleaning Braces
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Are braces painful?
Typically braces are not painful, but there can be some soreness and tightness when braces are first put on, and when they are periodically adjusted. The adjustments are made to gradually move the teeth into their ideal positions, so this tightness or pressure is most often felt after adjustment. If you experience more than what would be considered a normal amount of discomfort we recommend that you contact your orthodontist immediately.
Are there foods I should avoid?
With braces there are definitely certain foods to avoid, notably those that are hard, or sticky. It is possible for these foods to do damage to your braces, which could extend your treatment time. Another aspect to eating sticky and sugary foods is that they can create a lot of problems for you in keeping your braces clean and free of debris. Flossing is already more difficult with conventional braces, but is made more difficult with foods that stick to them, or work their way into gaps becoming difficult to remove.
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Do you have additional questions about Edmonton ClearCorrect orthodontic treatment?
Many do! We invite you to book a consultation so that you can meet Dr. Mar in person and get your questions answered.
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