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The Mechanics Of Aligning Teeth

We all want a perfect smile with teeth that are properly aligned, but for many people, this is not always something that happens naturally. Some people make it through their childhood and early adulthood without any problems, but most will look for ways to straighten their teeth and improve their smiles. At Holmes & Palmer Orthodontics, we offer different options for braces so that you can get that perfect smile and choose the treatment option that works best for you.

When braces apply pressure to our teeth, they don’t simply just move. There’s an intense cellular process happening in our jaws in response to that pressure. In front of the tooth, specialized cells called osteoclasts to break down bone cells that are in the way, while osteoblasts build new bone cells behind the tooth to keep it fitting snugly in its socket. The bone is actually reshaping itself!

This is a major reason why it’s so important to go to an orthodontist for dental crowding, crookedness, or bad bites. It takes all those years of education and training we receive to be able to understand the best ways to encourage teeth to shift to their proper position. Someone with less experience might attempt an approach that doesn’t produce the best results or puts the teeth at risk.

Options For Braces

Traditional Metal Braces

Traditional wires and brackets are what everyone pictures when they think of braces, and there’s a reason we still use them: they are effective! Traditional braces consist of metal brackets that are bonded to each tooth and connected with thin metal wires called the archwire. Archwires come in different sizes and stiffness levels depending on how we want the patient’s teeth to move between appointments, and they are held in place by elastic ligatures that come in a wide range of colors.

Ceramic Braces

Ceramic braces offer low-profile treatment but are just as effective as traditional metal braces at moving teeth into position. What distinguishes them from metal braces is that the brackets are made of ceramic material that blends in with your natural smile. Ceramic braces may be a preferable option for patients who don’t want their treatment to be so visible and are looking to maintain a more professional appearance during treatment.

No Matter What Your Treatment Is, Retention Matters

The process of achieving a straighter smile takes time, and our teeth still remember their old position after the braces come off. This is why it’s so important to wear your retainers! They help the teeth and jaws get used to the new position, and they also prevent separate shifting that happens to most people’s teeth as they get older.

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We are thankful for the opportunity to serve our community with excellent care and take pride in our mission of having a patient-centered philosophy. Check out what our patients are saying about us!

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Meghan D.
My son has been a patient for over 2 years and has had nothing but excellent care and communication. We are excited to start the braces journey this month.
Meghan D.
My son has been a patient for over 2 years and has had nothing but excellent care and communication. We are excited to start the braces journey this month.
Rebecca M.
Everyone was very friendly, answered all questions, and very efficient! Gave us all the information we needed for this experience.
Sara W.
We are thrilled with the service at Holmes & Palmer Orthodontics! My son got his braces on a few months ago, and the entire process was seamless. The initial consult was extremely informative. The process of getting them on was efficient; they made sure he was comfortable and knew what was happening with each step. 10/10 - highly recommend
Sara W.
We are thrilled with the service at Holmes & Palmer Orthodontics! My son got his braces on a few months ago, and the entire process was seamless. The initial consult was extremely informative. The process of getting them on was efficient; they made sure he was comfortable and knew what was happening with each step. 10/10 - highly recommend
Gail B.
The entire staff is stellar. I had been told previously that my bottom teeth could not be corrected, but Dr. Palmer took a second look and is going to try. Makes me very happy.
Gail B.
The entire staff is stellar. I had been told previously that my bottom teeth could not be corrected, but Dr. Palmer took a second look and is going to try. Makes me very happy.
Kimberly N.
We moved to WV FROM NC and were worried about finding a orthodontist to pick up where we left off, and Dr.Palmer and Dr.Homes made us feel so welcome and comfortable.
We are thankful!
Kimberly N.
We moved to WV FROM NC and were worried about finding a orthodontist to pick up where we left off, and Dr.Palmer and Dr.Homes made us feel so welcome and comfortable.
We are thankful!
Jennifer P.
They are the best. So friendly and nice. My daughter never dreads her visits. They also make it very fun with a brace bucks program. Highly recommend!
Jennifer P.
They are the best. So friendly and nice. My daughter never dreads her visits. They also make it very fun with a brace bucks program. Highly recommend!
jellyfish53
Quick and efficient service from entire staff. Convenient location and courteous staff, from doctors to the dental assistants to the office staff. Makes orthodontic work enjoyable (well, almost)!
jellyfish53
Quick and efficient service from entire staff. Convenient location and courteous staff, from doctors to the dental assistants to the office staff. Makes orthodontic work enjoyable (well, almost)!
Amanda O.
Place was amazing to us!!!! Get experience the staff are so great and knowledgeable with explaining the whole process with us and answering all of our questions and concerns highly would recommend this place thank you all
Amanda O.
Place was amazing to us!!!! Get experience the staff are so great and knowledgeable with explaining the whole process with us and answering all of our questions and concerns highly would recommend this place thank you all
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