No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure.

We’ll get into the nitty-gritty at your consultation so you’ll know exactly what will happen, but for now, we’ll cover the basics. The painless process takes about 45 minutes to an hour. First, Dr. Chan polishes your teeth and paints on a solution to prime them for the adhesive. Then, he applies the bonding glue and sticks on your brackets. Lastly, he slides your archwire through and holds it in place with elastics, unless you’re wearing self-ligating braces, which don’t use ties. We’ll let you know how to take care of your braces and you’ll be on your way to a perfect smile.

We use special tools to gently loosen and remove the brackets and wires. He scrapes off the glue and polishes your teeth so they’re smooth and ready to show off. He’ll congratulate you and let you check out your new smile.

Unfortunately, we can’t give you an accurate number until we’ve had the opportunity to check out your teeth and jaws. The price tag for braces treatment varies depending on the severity of your case, how long treatment lasts and the type of braces you choose. We believe in making treatment affordable, so we approach cases conservatively and offer payment plans, including a no-down-payment option, to suit your budget. We also accept most insurances, which can have a big impact on your out-of-pocket expenses. At your consultation, we’ll go into detail concerning the cost and we’re always up front so you never have to worry about hidden fees.