Traditional metal braces are made of high-quality stainless steel or titanium and remain the cornerstone of orthodontic treatment for the majority of patients. Braces utilize modern materials to make them equally durable and more comfortable than ever before. You can’t go wrong in choosing traditional metal braces to straighten your smile.

Invisalign® is the clear way to get the beautiful straight teeth you’ve always wanted without wires or brackets! Invisalign® orthodontics is a system of customized plastic trays worn day and night, except when a patient is eating, brushing and flossing. The nearly invisible aligners are so easy to wear that few people even know you have them on.

Retention begins after the braces are removed. Dr. Tomblyn will monitor you during this phase for approximately 12 months and your final orthodontic result depends on you wearing your retainers as prescribed. Retainer wear is full-time for the first couple of months and then transitioned to nighttime only. It is crucial to continue to wear your retainer nightly to maintain your great smile. Retention is one of our services that helps you to maintain your beautiful smile.

The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that your child see an orthodontist by the age of seven to monitor the progress of newly erupting permanent teeth. Identifying orthodontic issues early, such as crowding, can be treated effectively during Phase 1 treatment. Early evaluation provides timely detection of problems and greater opportunities for more effective treatment. Early orthodontic intervention guides growth and development, preventing serious problems later.

We are proud to offer options to our services to improve a teenager’s smile, making it both beautiful and in better oral health. With our dedication to providing orthodontic treatment in a friendly, relaxed environment, we guarantee that we’ll treat your teen like family. There is no set timetable for every child, but generally, by the age of 11-13, the “baby” teeth have all been lost, and the permanent ones have come in. This is the time when we can go to work making a more beautiful smile.

Just as teenagers and pre-teens get braces to have more confidence in their smiles, adults get braces for the same reason. The professional team at Tomblyn Family Orthodontics in Austin, Texas offers adult orthodontics as one of our services to get you on the path to a winning smile. Everyone deserves a smile they can be proud of, and many achieve straightened, well-aligned teeth after undergoing orthodontic treatment. More adults than ever are seeking straighter teeth. Currently, one in four orthodontic patients is an adult.

Surgical orthodontics is performed to alleviate severe bite problems or facial esthetic concerns that cannot be fully corrected with braces alone. It is performed in cooperation with the orthodontist, and this surgery may improve your chewing, breathing and speech capabilities, and facial appearance. Orthognathic surgery is a carefully planned procedure and is only offered to patients whose jaw bone has stopped growing.

Orthodontic emergencies are rare, thankfully. However, your braces or Invisalign appliances may take some getting used to. It is common and normal to experience a bit of soreness when appliances are first put on or some minor aches as teeth begin moving into new positions. However, the good news is those true orthodontic emergencies are rare!