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Some people think of braces as an extravagant expense, but at our southwest Houston dental clinic we have worked to ensure that just about everyone can afford braces. With 3M metal braces starting at less than $2,000 and with flexible payment plans, Centra Dental offers top-of-the-line affordable braces.

Braces have become a necessity for many people who suffer from severely gapped, misaligned, or crooked teeth. When braces are applied, teeth are able to straighten conform to correct alignment, which makes it easier for patients to chew, speak, and maintain their oral health, like brushing and flossing. At Centra Dental, we are always concerned about the health of our patients’ teeth and overall oral health.

USING DENTAL INSURANCE FOR BRACES

If teeth are severely misaligned or gapped and are causing health concerns, quite often the dental insurance plan will cover either the entire braces treatment or a large portion of it. If you have dental insurance and are struggling with the misalignment or gaps in your teeth, then you should consider applying your dental benefits to an orthodontics treatment.

Our southwest Houston dental clinic accepts most dental insurance plans. We also accept Care Credit. Our primary initiative is to help you obtain the necessary dental procedures to keep your oral health in pristine shape. This is why we work with every patient, regardless of their budget constraints. Customizing our customer care is just part of what makes Centra Dental a fantastic dental clinic.

METAL OR INVISALIGN CHOICE

For patients who are ready to receive their orthodontics treatment, we offer 3M metal braces and Invisalign braces. Invisalign are clear plastic tray aligners that make wearing braces practically unnoticeable.

Ready to get your smile looking straight and beautiful? Contact Centra Dental today and schedule your orthodontics appointment. We will place you on an ortho plan that will have you smiling.

It’s the end of May and summer is fast approaching. Now is a great time to head over to Centra Dental before the start of the summer break. For whatever your dental needs, our dental clinic in southwest Houston is here to provide the solutions. One major issue many of our patients need help with the misalignment of their teeth.

Creating straight smiles is a part of dentistry we love. Our orthodontics is one of the best and least expensive in the Greater Houston area. We provide patients - teens and adults - with their choice of metal braces or Invisalign.

WHY SUMMER FOR CHOOSING BRACES

We think any time of the year is a great time for getting braces, but the summer offers some great opportunities, especially for kids and teens.

• THE BREAK: With the summer break, kids and teens will be able to get adjusted to their braces without having to take up their weekends for regular visits. Their free time will keep parents from having to rush around as well, allowing them months to prepare for how to schedule their regular visits to get their kid’s braces adjusted and tightened.
• GETTING USED TO BRACES: Braces, whether metal or Invisalign, takes some getting used to. During the summer months, kids are able to adjust to wearing braces without having to deal with them in overly public places, like the school cafeteria. They can figure out how to keep them clean and what to expect while eating certain things.
• NO SHOCK VALUE: When wearing braces, especially 3M metal braces, there can be a drastic change to your appearance. Taking the summer to “wear them in” can help with getting used to having braces.

COME GET YOUR SUMMER BRACES

Now is a great time to schedule your braces appointment or a braces appointment for your child or teenager. We look forward to getting their smile straight and beautiful.

Summer is here and the busyness of life, at least for your kids, have slowed down a bit (hopefully). With the slower schedule, now is the best time to schedule your child’s orthodontics appointment.

If your child has crooked, misaligned or gapped teeth, then you should consider getting them braces to give them a perfectly aligned and strong smile. At our southwest Houston dental clinic, we provide 3M metal braces and Invisalign braces to our patients. Both types of teeth aligners can quickly begin to straighten your child’s teeth.

METAL OR INVISALIGN: WHICH TO CHOOSE

When coming to Centra Dental for your child’s orthodontics appointment, there are several steps that must be taken before applying braces to their teeth. Our dentist will conduct a thorough evaluation of your child’s teeth and overall oral structure. This is done through dental X-rays and conducting a personal examination.

Once we establish the severity of their dental structure, we will be able to pinpoint precisely the type of braces they should receive. If the teeth are severely misaligned or gapped, then metal braces are typically preferable since they are the strongest. These 3M metal braces will move teeth into an aligned position more quickly than Invisalign, and they are less expensive. Our metal braces start at less than $2,000.

With Invisalign braces, these are typically for less severe cases. These clear plastic tray aligners do not shift teeth into place as quickly, but they do so efficiently, effectively, and without being very noticeable. Since these braces are plastic, youth are more apt to choose these types because they don’t cause a major change to their appearance.

CHOOSE BRACES NOW WHILE IT’S SUMMER

Whether you choose metal braces or Invisalign, making the choice during the summer enables your child to get used to the braces before school starts back up. If your child needs braces, then contact our dental office in southwest Houston and schedule their summer dental appointment today.

At our dental office in southwest Houston, we know all about the need for braces, especially for teens. Having a straight smile is an important element for a kid’s life, and getting them straightened almost unnoticeably is a huge plus. We can do this for your teenager at Centra Dental through Invisalign Teen.

If your middle or high school kid has crooked, misaligned, or gapped teeth, then you should consider bringing them to our dental office. We will create a custom set of plastic tray aligners called Invisalign that will fit their teeth perfectly. These set of braces are not permanent because they have to be changed every so often.

Much like metal braces that have be tightened every few weeks, the Invisalign Teen braces have to be replaced with new ones every few weeks too. This keeps the braces tight on the teeth to force them into the correct position.

WHY TEENS PREFER INVISALIGN

The obvious reason why people, and teens in particular, prefer Invisalign over metal braces is because they aren’t very noticeable. Unlike the 3M metal braces, which are obvious due to the metal tangs and strands, the Invisalign braces clear throughout. These are placed over the teeth like mouthguards.

It isn’t about keeping braces a secret. It’s simply that most patients prefer not to have a major change to their appearance. Invisalign and Invisalign Teen allow this.

These custom-fitted braces are also removable for approximately two hours per day, which can’t be done with metal braces. This allows for thorough brushing and cleaning of teeth. It also allows for patients to eat food without braces.

COME GET YOUR INVISALIGN TEEN BRACES TODAY

If you or your teen needs braces, then contact our Houston dental clinic today and schedule your orthodontics appointment. We look forward to helping you achieve a straight, healthy and beautiful smile.