Your happy, healthy grin is waiting

Get ready to smile! If less-than-perfect teeth have caused you to conceal your smile, there’s good news: Rapids Orthodontics can help you with that. It’s what we do. We want to help you achieve a healthy, beautiful smile that you will confidently show off in your next selfie, on a first date, at that all-important job interview, or in the reflection of the suddenly happy person you see in the mirror. Let’s get started!

The beauty of braces

  • Beautiful, confident smiles

    Braces don’t just change your teeth, they change your life! Sure, they close gaps, improve spacing, and even fix oral problems that cause pain. But the real upside is that they make you feel better about you, boosting confidence, raising self-esteem, and making you more comfortable in personal and professional situations.

  • Preventative maintenance

    Here’s another benefit to braces besides your mental health: your dental health. Once properly aligned, your teeth are easier to brush and floss, helping eliminate bacteria, plaque, gum disease, tooth decay and cavities. And who doesn’t want to do that?

  • Improved oral health

    Are you stressing out? You might be, and not even realize it. Improper tooth and bite alignment put unnecessary pressure on the teeth, jawbone, tissues, and nerves in your mouth, which is why you may be experiencing pain, ongoing jaw issues, unexplained headaches, and even tooth wear and chipping. Forget that! Braces are like your own personal superhero, arriving just in time to save the day and improve your overall oral health for a lifetime.

Braces are the best

It’s your mouth, and we want to get this right. Whether your orthodontic needs are mild or complex, braces are the most efficient way to align your teeth and jaw. Dr. Kan and the Rapids Orthodontics team have a few other tricks up their sleeves, which is why they may use a variety of specialty appliances along your treatment journey. Just more ways to get to your goal a little sooner – which we know you will appreciate.

  • Traditional braces
  • Palatal expander
  • Herbst appliance
  • Interarch bands
  • Clarity Clear

Traditional braces

You know what these look like. They’re metal or ceramic brackets that bond securely to your teeth, connected with a nickel-titanium wire (for strength!). The wires are held in place with ligatures or elastic bands, and – here’s the cool part – you can choose the color.

Palatal expander

A palatal expander creates additional room in your mouth so your teeth can line up straight, like nature intended. It applies gentle pressure to your molars to expand your palate. Hence the name.

Herbst® appliance

Got an overbite? Not for long. The Herbst® appliance coaxes your jaw forward and the upper molars backward – at the same time. This stimulates your lower jaw to get moving and grow at a more rapid pace. The result is a stable bite, a more balanced facial profile, and a happier you.

Interarch bands

That’s a fancy name for specialized rubber bands that do really amazing things. Interarch bands correct misaligned bites and get your jaw in proper alignment. These will be on both sides of your mouth, configured specifically for you (because you’re worth it).

Ceramic braces

Similar to traditional braces, ceramic braces are bonded to your teeth in the same way. The difference between traditional metal and ceramic braces is the bracket material which are clear and ceramic – making the braces virtually invisible!

Let's straighten things out

Most people have 32 teeth in their mouth. What are the chances of all of them being perfect? That’s why we’re here.

See more smile transformations

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  • After Patient with crowding, crossbite and mismatched midlines
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Have you got an hour to invest in a perfect smile?

There’s no time like the present, so if you’re all in, we’ll schedule your first appointment during your initial consultation. It only takes about an hour to get started on your treatment journey. During that time, our specialized team will place your braces and any other necessary appliances. We will carefully go over diet, brushing and hygiene (super important!), and any special care instructions that apply to your treatment plan. You will come back to visit us every eight to ten weeks to continue perfecting your amazing new smile – and we promise to make your visits a lot of fun, too. Sound like a plan?

Straight talk about cost

Everyone has a budget, and we can work with yours. We don’t want anything to stand between you and achieving your very best smile. So relax, take a deep breath, and smile – because we’ve got attractive options that we think you’ll like!

Learn more about our financing options

Flexible $0 down
& 0% interest financing

Orthodontic price match guarantee

Schedule your free consultation today!

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