choose your look
At Austin Orthodontic Arts we offer four different options for treatment. You can choose the best look for you.
SPEED Braces
We offer SPEED braces at Austin Orthodontic Arts. SPEED braces are up to three times smaller than standard braces.
Not only are these braces more aesthetic, the small size also makes them more comfortable and hygienic. Treatment time is often reduced by SPEED braces. This is due to continuous light force provided by the SPEED brace's spring clip.
Hear Dr. Hime's comments regarding SPEED braces on the SPEED web site: http://www.speedsystem.com/HTML/testimonials/david_hime/test_hime.html.
ICE Ceramic Braces
For those who desire less noticeable braces, ceramic braces on the upper teeth are available. We use Unitek Clarity braces. They are designed for comfort with an attractive, translucent appearance. More information about these braces can be found at http://www.3MUnitek.com.
iBraces
At Austin Orthodontic Arts, we are excited to offer lingual braces, which are braces placed inside the teeth. Austin Orthodontic Arts has treated patients with lingual braces since 1987 and believes that iBraces are superior to other lingual braces or removable aligners. They are a good treatment option for most teens and adults who have all their permanent teeth.
Almost Anyone Can Wear iBraces
iBraces have been used to treat men and women ranging from the age of 13 to 60+. Most people who can be treated with regular braces can be treated with iBraces, but only your orthodontist can tell you if iBraces are the right treatment option for you.
Customization Makes the Difference
iBraces are made one patient at a time, one tooth at a time. They are 100% customized to follow the contours of your teeth for comfort and performance. We will build your unique prescription, determined by Drs. Hime and Salome, into your iBraces so your teeth will move in the most efficient manner possible. Our wires are bent to a precise shape with robotic technology to ensure that you will get the results you want.
Why Choose iBraces?
- Completely aesthetic, no one will know that you are wearing braces
- Minimal discomfort and speech interference
- 100% customized for the best results
- Customized wires that do not require adjustments mean fewer appointments and less discomfort throughout treatment
- You may finish treatment more quickly than with conventional braces
- You will see immediate results with iBraces
Click to see the types of dental situations iBraces corrects (video)
Brochure (pdf)
Actual iBraces Results (pdf)
For more information, visit: www.ibraces.com.
Invisalign®
Consider Invisalign to get the beautiful straight teeth you've always wanted – without braces. A complimentary consultation can determine if Invisalign is right for you.
What Is It?
Invisalign uses a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners that no one can tell you're wearing. So, you can smile more during treatment as well as after. Invisalign is made with 3-D computer imaging technology and has been proven effective. More than 70% of orthodontists in the US and Canada are certified to treat with Invisalign.
How Does It Work?
You wear each set of aligners for about 2 weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss. As you replace each aligner with the next in the series, your teeth will move – little by little, week by week – until they have straightened to the final position. You will see Dr. Hime or Dr. Salome about once every 6- 8 weeks to ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned. Total treatment time averages 9-15 months and the average number of aligners worn during treatment is between 18 and 30, but both will vary from case to case.
