Custom Brackets, Happier Smiles
With the power of 3D printing and custom, clear ceramic brackets, LightForce braces are the appliances of the future.
LightForce & Your Smile
Traditional metal braces aren’t the only way to straighten your smile! LightForce brackets are ultra-modern appliances that use state-of-the-art technology to their advantage.
Like traditional metal braces, LightForce straightens your teeth with a system of fixed brackets and wires designed to fit the unique contours of your teeth. Unlike traditional metal braces with standardized shapes and sizes, LightForce combines a translucent 3D-printed bracket with the latest digital technology to make treatment more discreet and efficient than ever before.
Start With a Scan
During your initial consultation, our team will use our iTero scanner to create a 3D digital impression of your teeth and gums. Dr. Chamberlain will use these images to formulate a personalized treatment plan to address your individual concerns and meet your goals.
When you’ve decided to move forward with treatment (way to go!), the next step is to schedule your diagnostic records appointment.
Design Your Dream Smile
Dr. Chamberlain will use your 3D scan, extra- and intraoral photographs, and x-rays to create a digital smile design that you’ll love. Once the smile design is finalized, your case is submitted to LightForce’s lab for manufacturing of the 3D brackets & delivery system.
You can also preview your treatment from start to finish with an animated digital projection. This video will show how your LightForce braces will shift your smile in line over time. Don’t be afraid to ask Dr. Chamberlain how you can get yours!
Get Your Smile On
Where your brackets are positioned on each tooth matters just as much as the design and quality of the material. After your 3D printed brackets come back from the lab, you’ll visit Chamberlain Family Orthodontics for your bonding appointment. LightForce brackets are installed within a bonding tray, which improves the accuracy of the placement through a process called indirect bonding.
Using indirect bonding, our team can apply your brackets as a whole set rather than bonding each bracket individually, so they are all applied in the exact right position in a single appointment. Ultimately, this approach makes the bonding process much more comfortable and convenient.
LightForce vs. Traditional Braces
While they make look similar to traditional braces, LightForce brackets are far more advanced — and the benefits speak for themselves.
Personalized & Precise
Traditional braces use pre-fabricated metal brackets that typically require manual placement, which can be susceptible to human error no matter how much experience an orthodontist has in applying them.
LightForce braces solve this problem. The ability to 3D print allows Dr. Chamberlain to have total control over the shape and fit of each bracket, so they match your unique dental anatomy precisely. Combining this perfect fit with indirect bonding makes tooth movement more predictable and efficient, often resulting in fewer adjustment appointments and shorter treatment times.
Discreet & Stylish
Whether you’re a teenager or an adult, it’s natural to worry about how your smile will look during treatment. While traditional braces have gotten smaller over time, the metal brackets are still noticeable. LightForce ceramic brackets offer a more discreet option. Using clear polycrystalline material, these brackets blend in with the color of your teeth so you can smile with confidence throughout your treatment journey.
But if you’re looking to make a statement, you can rock fun colors too! We’ll change your color elastics every appointment so you can always create a fresh new look.
Good Candidates for LightForce Braces
LightForce braces are an excellent option for a wide range of patients seeking orthodontic treatment. These brackets work for any and all orthodontic conditions, from mild to severe misalignment and bite issues.
Anyone who can get traditional braces is a great candidate for LightForce braces. This includes people with common orthodontic issues such as crowded teeth, gaps, overbites, underbites, crossbites, and impactions. The advanced digital technology used in LightForce braces allows for highly personalized treatment, making them ideal for patients who want to prioritize precision and efficiency in their orthodontic care.
To find out if LightForce braces are right for you, meeting with Dr. Chamberlain is your next step. The Chamberlain Family Orthodontics team can evaluate your specific dental needs and discuss how LightForce braces can help achieve your desired smile, so you can feel confident in your grin.