Braces & Clear Aligners
Comfortable & Modern Treatment Options
At Smith & Heymann Orthodontics, we recognize that you’re unique, so we’re committed to providing you with the individualized care you expect and deserve.
Dental technology improves year over year, and you’ll always get the most comfortable and effective treatments at our office in Chapel Hill, Durham, Mebane, or Roxboro.
Our Faster & More Comfortable Treatments
You've Got Options
Invisalign® & Invisalign for Teens
Unlike traditional braces, this kind of orthodontic treatment doesn’t rely on a system of metal or ceramic brackets and wires. The Invisalign system is made up of a series of custom clear trays called aligners that are removable and nearly invisible.
Dr. Smith and Dr. Heymann are Invisalign Elite Preferred Providers of Invisalign and only the top 5% of providers get to say this. That makes Smith & Heymann Orthodontics your leading Invisalign provider in Chapel Hill, Durham, Roxboro, and Mebane.
Learn MoreDamon Clear Braces
Sometimes known as clear braces, ceramic braces provide a less obvious treatment for our patients in Chapel Hill, Durham, Roxboro, and Mebane.
Ceramic braces use the same components as traditional braces, but instead of metal, the brackets on the front side of the teeth are made of see-through ceramic material.
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Damon Metal Braces
Traditional metal braces are the most widely used type of fixed orthodontic appliance at Smith & Heymann Orthodontics.
Though you may remember some past models as bulky, awkward, or even painful, our modern metal braces are smaller, lighter, and more comfortable to wear than ever.
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Here to Help Your Smile
Dr. Smith, Dr. Heymann, and Dr. Skillestad pair cutting-edge technology with their thorough understanding of the movement and growth of the teeth and jaws.
They’re experienced in successfully treating all kinds of dental issues, like:
- Protruding teeth
- Crowded teeth
- Impacted teeth
- Gaps between teeth
- Underbite
- Overbite
- Crossbite
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
We promise to work with you personally to create a customized treatment plan catered to meet your specific needs and lifestyle. We offer a full range of braces to choose from and we will help you determine which type is most suitable for you.
At your first free consultation, Dr. Smith, Dr. Heymann, or Dr. Skillestad will assess your teeth, gums, and jaw to figure out whether your orthodontic issues are minor, moderate, or severe.
After this exam, they’ll talk to you about your smile goals and your budget. You’ll hear our honest advice about which treatments will help correct your oral issues.
Metal Braces & More
Many patients we treat at Smith & Heymann Orthodontics choose traditional metal braces to straighten their teeth. While metal braces are the most common type of orthodontic treatment, you have other options, too.
After your first free consultation, Smith & Heymann Orthodontics will talk to you about which treatment would be right for you based on your unique needs and smile goals.
Fixed Vs. Removable Appliances
At Smith & Heymann Orthodontics, we believe our patients should be educated on their treatment options.
It’s important to understand the difference between fixed and removable appliances. Fixed appliances, like braces, are attached to your teeth and aren’t taken off until you complete your treatment.
Removable appliances, like Invisalign’s aligner system, are worn about 20-22 hours a day but can be taken off easily. Besides the obvious differences, our doctors use Invisalign aligners to treat mild to moderate orthodontic problems.
At Smith & Heymann Orthodontics, we generally use fixed appliances for comprehensive and serious and treatment.
