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Traditional Braces
For Children & Adults
Traditional braces offer Dousman patients the option for straighter teeth and a more confident smile. While most patients get braces between the ages of 10 and 14, there is no age limit for braces. As long as you have strong and healthy teeth, a straighter smile is always an option.
Braces are administered by an orthodontist, a doctor who is part of a specialized field within dentistry that focuses on correcting bites and straightening teeth.
Orthodontic work varies widely for each patient. Class II bites, underbites, spacing issues, crowding, overbites, open bites, and impacted teeth can all be treated with braces.
Kids can get braces at just about any age. There are advantages to getting braces younger, as children are usually less insecure about their appearance than teenagers. Although, getting braces too soon might allow time for the teeth to move back to their original position if the child doesn't stick to prescribed aftercare, such as wearing a retainer. Kids also might not follow instructions, such as wearing rubber bands or avoiding certain foods, which can cause orthodontic treatment to last longer. When your child should get braces depends on the individual kid and their teeth. Our orthodontists in Waukesha County can make a recommendation following a consultation.
The average person will need to wear braces for 12 months. Full orthodontic treatment includes aftercare following the removal of braces, which can last an additional 12 months or longer. For more complicated cases, braces might be worn up to 3 years.
Most patients experience mild discomfort for a few days after braces are first put on. Having braces in your mouth takes some getting used to, and the regular adjustments can also cause some discomfort, but the pain is very mild, and numbing gels can often help after an adjustment. It's doubtful that anyone who ever had braces has said, "That was so painful it wasn't worth it!" People are happy to have their mouths free of metal after the treatment period, and they also love their new smiles!
The cost of braces without insurance ranges greatly, from $3,000 - $10,000 on average. The specific cost depends on what type of braces you choose, as well as the specific needs of your orthodontic treatment. The experience and knowledge of your orthodontist can be a cost factor. A specialist in the field of orthodontics is going to cost more than treatment from a general dentist.
Metal braces cost between $4,000 and $7,000.
Ceramic braces cost $4,000 - $8,000.
Lingual braces cost between $8,000 and $12,000.
Invisalign costs $4,000 - $8,000.
Braces for teeth are an investment at any age – at Dousman Family Dentistry we understand that navigating dental insurance can be confusing. We offer braces covered by insurance, and we aim to provide affordable braces for adults without insurance through our flexible payment plans. Our knowledgeable staff is always happy to contact your provider to help you better understand your coverage benefits to help with the cost of braces.
Caring for your braces is vital to ensure they work. Broken braces can hurt your mouth and be expensive to repair, and major breaks will slow down the straightening process. You might have to wear your braces longer if you don’t take care of them. A very bad break may require emergency dental treatment to repair. Make sure you brush and floss daily and continue to receive annual teeth cleanings.
Eating the wrong foods with braces can lead to damage and costly repairs. Our experienced dentists and orthodontists recommend what not to eat with braces:
These types of foods can break the wires and loosen brackets, damaging your braces. Consider cutting up some harder foods such as fruit, meat, and vegetables to avoid more damage. Avoiding these few foods for the duration of your braces is a small price to pay for a beautiful smile.
Meet your dentists Dr. Schaeffer, Dr. Goral & Dr. Whalen
Dousman Family Dentistry provides smile-saving dental services, including braces, for patients throughout Lake Country, Waukesha County, and Jefferson County. Read our orthodontist reviews from patients in Waukesha, Mukwonago, Delafield, Oconomowoc, and beyond.
I’ve been a long-time patient and continue to love it! Receptionists are friendly and helpful, hygienists are thorough and kind, and the dentists are great too. I stay because it’s great.
Really loved my experience with Dousman Family Dentistry for the last many many years. I am only transferring because we moved. We will miss you!
Everyone who works here is so kind! I have had a few visits and every single one has been a great experience. I live in East Troy and don't mind the travel time because I can't ask for a better place to go for dental care.
I have been going to Dr. Goral for 25 years. Excellent dentist, kept up with the latest. Listens to the patient. All receptionists, etc. are extremely nice. Jill is my hygienist. She is not only pleasant but efficient.
Dr. Schaeffer was the go-to guy for my family's teeth growing up. He put braces on my very crooked teeth when I was a pre-teen, and when my teeth reverted to their crooked ways, Dr. Schaeffer fixed them once again - this time with an expander and retainers. He is a miracle worker! I've had an expander followed by a retainer on my teeth for 9 months and the results are amazing! A genius in the world of teeth!
Our whole family goes here and they have been wonderful with our young children.
Had an emergency visit and was pleasantly surprised at the cost. Thank you for not price gouging during this pandemic! You guys are all great! Thank you for working during this time of craziness.
I had a great experience at Dousman Dental. I had two crowns put on the left side of my mouth and they decided to do them both at the same time which was great because it saved me a second trip. To be honest I never felt any pain and was as comfortable as could be under the circumstances. I would highly recommend them!
My wife and daughters have been going to Dr. Whalen for many years and I started going a year ago on my wife's recommendation. The staff are always very pleasant, it is an extremely clean facility and I feel very comfortable with trusting Dr. Whalen and his staff with my dental work. I would highly recommend Dousman Family Dentistry.
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