Transform Your Smile with Precision Braces

18 to 24 months for most patients. Could be shorter. Complex cases take longer. The real answer? It depends on your teeth, your bite, and what's actually going on in there. Dr. Tahir and Dr. Lia would need to take a look before giving you a number you can count on. Same day braces? Absolutely! If you're ready and doctor gives the thumbs up, your smile journey can start before you even leave!

Honestly? You'll feel pressure and some tenderness for a few days after each adjustment. It's not sharp pain. More like a dull ache that reminds you things are moving. It fades within a few days. Over-the-counter pain relief handles it. If something feels sharp or wrong, call us. That's not normal and we'll fix it.

Mostly, yes. There's a short no-fly list: sticky stuff (caramel, gum), hard stuff (nuts, popcorn), crunchy stuff (hard candy). They can snap brackets or bend wires. Everything else? Fair game. Most patients figure it out within a week. Going with ceramic braces? Watch out for staining from coffee, red wine, and curry.

Every 4 to 8 weeks for around 30 minutes, in and out. We're open evenings until 7 PM, so you don't have to skip work or pull your kid out of school.

Retainer time. You'll wear one to keep your teeth where we put them. Options include fixed (bonded behind your teeth), removable, or a mix. It's lifelong, but you only have to wear overnight. Small price for a smile that stays.

Control. Braces give us more of it, especially on complex cases. Aligners depend on you wearing them 22 hours a day. Miss a few days? Your timeline stretches. Braces work around the clock without depending on willpower. That said, Invisalign is solid for the right case. We'll tell you which one actually fits your mouth. Check out our braces vs. Invisalign page for the full breakdown.