Gentry Orthodontics

After your braces, expanders, orthodontic implants or other appliances have been placed, it is important to attend regular appointments and adjustments. These appointments help us track your progress and allow Dr. Gentry and our staff to keep your treatment plan on track.

We work to provide timely services to all patients and make every effort to keep our practice running on time. If you cannot make it to your appointment, please notify our office immediately. Since most appointments are made 4 to 8 weeks in advance, it can be difficult to reschedule, so please cancel only if it is an emergency.

Metal braces are the most common type of orthodontic appliance. They provide patients with an effective way to straighten their teeth, which improves their ability to clean the teeth and improves functionality of the bite. These type of braces straighten your teeth through the use of high-grade stainless steel brackets and archwires. By gently applying pressure to the teeth over time, they are gradually moved into their ideal positioning.

Metal braces are the most common type of orthodontic appliance. They provide patients with an effective way to straighten their teeth, which improves their ability to clean the teeth and improves functionality of the bite. These type of braces straighten your teeth through the use of high-grade stainless steel brackets and archwires. By gently applying pressure to the teeth over time, they are gradually moved into their ideal positioning.

To create a customized look, patients can add colored elastics.

Made of clear materials, ceramic or clear braces are less visible on the teeth than metal braces. This type of oral appliance is often used for older patients who want their braces to be less detectable. While they are more aesthetically pleasing, this ceramic braces are larger and more brittle than metal braces. This means they require more diligent oral hygiene habits. In addition, clear braces tend to be used on upper front teeth rather than lower teeth.