Orthodontic Services near Dallas, TX

TMJ Plus Wellness Center provides a wide range of orthodontic services in Grapevine, TX. We welcome patients from throughout the greater Dallas area. Call us at 817-481-6888 to schedule an appointment.

Orthodontic services straighten teeth and correct dental bite issues. Correcting orthodontic problems may be purely cosmetic or impact a patient's oral health.

Orthodontists see patients of all ages but frequently see children and adolescents. Your child's dentist may let you know at an early age that they require orthodontic care.

With the advancement of dental technology, many new treatment options, techniques and products are available to help correct orthodontic issues. These new technologies have vastly improved the efficiency of orthodontic treatment and the overall patient experience.

Orthodontic services offered by TMJ Plus Wellness Center include:

Clear braces may be an excellent choice for patients who want more discreet treatment. Clear braces work like traditional metal braces, but the clear brackets enable them to blend into a patient's natural look; however can have some  down side such as staining if you like lots of coffee, tea or red wine or  colored beverages. Clear brackets can also  have longer treatment times if the  edge of the clear bracket can be not as strong and could   fracture at times from elastics if needed.  This aspect can cause treatment time to be longer as a trade off strength versus clear color. 

Patients wear the Myobrace® appliance at night and for one to two hours during the day. This appliance is a removable dental trainer that corrects muscle memory, emphasizes correct tongue posture  and promotes good orthodontic health.

The advantage of Myobrace® is that the patient does not wear it during the day, so they can normally eat and drink without dietary restrictions. The device also teaches patients to breathe naturally through their noses.

• TMJ (temporomandibular joint) syndrome happens when the joints connecting your lower jaw and skull become inflamed. Bite issues can cause TMJ, including overbites, underbites, and open bites. Orthodontic intervention can help to prevent and treat TMJ.

Non-surgical orthodontics can be used to correct misalignments or other abnormalities in the jaws and teeth. Dr. Coats and her team will utilize state-of-the-art-technology to provide a comprehensive overview of your facial structure and to create a treatment plan that offers both improved function and appearance.

• Anterior Modeling Appliance (ARA)
• DNA Appliance® System (Daytime Nighttime Appliance) System
• Myobrace®

Our office provides several types of orthodontic appliances to treat various disorders:

• Space Maintainers: These appliances help when a child's primary teeth are lost too soon. The devices keep adult teeth from migrating into empty spaces.
• Palatal Expander Devices: These devices gradually increase the size of the upper palate to make more room for adult teeth and correct the dental bite.
• Anterior Modeling Appliances: These appliances also help to expand the jaw and correct bone growth patterns.
• Mandibular Advancement Appliance: These arches help to open airways and prevent sleep apnea by extending the lower jaw.
• Retainers: After orthodontic treatment, patients should wear their retainers for the required period to receive maximum benefit.

Orthodontic services straighten teeth for a beautiful, healthy smile. In addition to their cosmetic benefits, orthodontic treatment can significantly improve a patient's oral health.

A poor dental bite can cause difficulty chewing and talking and raise the chances of developing TMJ disorders. Maloccluded teeth are more likely to decay because food, plaque, and bacteria build up between them. Correcting these issues leads to better oral health.

People of all ages are good candidates for orthodontic services. You may benefit from orthodontic treatment if you have a misaligned bite, crowded or widely spaced teeth, or TMJ symptoms.

Before receiving orthodontic treatment, you should ensure that you have controlled conditions like dental decay or gum disease.

Our orthodontist, Dr. Becky Coats, takes a holistic approach to oral health. We treat the whole patient with careful attention to detail. Our warm, friendly atmosphere helps patients of all ages feel at ease.