At Rainier Valley Orthodontics, LLC, our goal is help straighten and beautify your smile. One of the most common ways that we do this is by fitting you with the right kind of braces. Seattle, WA residents and people from the surrounding areas have found the focused and skilled care they need from orthodontist Irena M. Baker DDS and the rest of our professional staff.
Today we can offer more choices than ever before when it comes to straightening your teeth. We can help fit you with the treatment that will work best for your particular issue, whether it's an overbite, crowded teeth, or a misaligned jaw. Our brace options include:
- Traditional stainless steel or gold-plated stainless steel that goes on the front of the teeth
- Clear ceramics for less visibility
- Invisalign: A series of custom-fitted clear plastic aligners worn over the teeth
- Different types of headgear
- Lingual: Stainless steel brackets that are fitted to the back of the teeth
We do a complete evaluation to determine the extent of your orthodontic issue, and we'll consult with you on what we believe would be your best option. It's important to us that you be able to make an informed decision about you or your child's orthodontic care.
If you need braces, Seattle, WA orthodontist Irena M. Baker DDS is ready to provide you with the right solution. We know that you'll like the warm and friendly environment here, as well as the knowledgeable and helpful staff. Your beautiful and happy smile is our top priority! Call us today.
Lingual Braces
Our office also uses lingual braces, which attach to the lingual, or tongue, side of your teeth. Lingual braces are custom-fit for your teeth and treatment plan, and each bracket is manufactured for each individual patient. These appliances are well-suited for adults, who may worry about the aesthetic nature of regular metal braces.
Ceramic Braces
Ceramic braces are made of translucent (clear) material. They are most popular with adult patients, due to their cosmetic appeal. The drawback to ceramic brackets are that they are more fragile.
Gold Braces
Gold braces are stainless steel braces coated with 24-karat gold and are popular with patients of all ages.
Invisalign®
The Invisalign System is a series of clear overlay templates—called aligners—that have been generated by computer simulation to gradually move the teeth. This system is available to adult patients with certain orthodontic bite problems. Ask us if you are a candidate for the Invisalign system.
Invisalign® Teen
Invisalign® Teen is a teeth-straightening system that uses clear, plastic aligners that are virtually invisible. Teens can have choice of wearing almost invisible aligners so no one will notice they are straightening their teeth!
In-Ovation C
In-Ovation C is a self-ligating clear bracket, which allows optimal control combined with improved aesthetics.They are smaller in size but also stronger and more efficient because they have a built-in clip that holds the archwires in place without the need for wire or elastic ties. This allows for greater overall attractiveness, increased comfort and a more reliable product.