Brace yourself: An amazing smile awaits

Seeing a happy, healthy grin on your face is the reason we do what we do.  If less-than-perfect teeth have caused you to conceal your smile, there’s good news: Shawano Orthodontics can help you with that. A healthy, beautiful smile is ageless, and we want to help you get your best smiles that you will confidently show off in your next selfie, on a first date, at that all-important job interview, or in the reflection in the mirror. Seeing you happily smile makes us happy, so let’s get started.

The beauty of braces

  • Beautiful, confident smiles

    It may sound crazy to say that braces can change your life, but they really can! Braces do a lot of important things. They straighten your teeth, close any gaps, correct spacing issues, and even fix problems that are causing you pain. But they also do something even more important – braces can make you feel better about yourself. Our patients tell us that they smile bigger, feel more self-confident, and are more comfortable in both personal and professional situations. And those benefits are hard to beat!

  • Preventative maintenance

    Of course, braces don’t just benefit your mental health — they also benefit your dental health. Once your teeth are properly aligned, they will be easier to brush and floss thoroughly. Better brushing and flossing can help eliminate bacteria, plaque, gum disease, cavities, tooth decay, and lots of other things you don’t want in your mouth.

  • Improved oral health

    Feeling under pressure? Your mouth might be, too. Improper tooth and bite alignment put unnecessary pressure on the teeth, jawbone, tissues, and nerves in your mouth. If you have unexplained headaches, uneven tooth wear or chipping, ongoing jaw issues, or other types of pain, braces may be the solution you’re looking for. And you also get a gorgeous, confident smile? Sounds like a no-brainer to us!

Braces for the win

It’s your mouth, so we are going to get this right. Whether your orthodontic needs are mild or complex, braces are often the best way to align your teeth and jaw. Dr. Siu and the Shawano Orthodontics team know all about the most effective treatments with braces and orthodontic appliances, which is why your treatment plan may include the use of some specialty appliances in addition to brackets and wires. It’s just how we ensure you get the ideal, healthy smile that you can enjoy for a lifetime.

  • Traditional braces
  • Palatal expander
  • Herbst appliance
  • Interarch bands
  • Clarity Clear

Traditional braces

You know what these look like. They’re metal or ceramic brackets that bond securely to your teeth, connected with a nickel-titanium wire (for strength!). The wires are held in place with ligatures or elastic bands, and – here’s the cool part – you can choose the color.

Palatal expander

A palatal expander creates additional room in your mouth so your teeth can line up straight. It applies gentle pressure to your molars to expand your palate, hence the name.

Herbst® appliance

Got an overbite? Not for long. The Herbst appliance coaxes your jaw forward and the upper molars backward – at the same time. This stimulates your lower jaw to get moving and grow at a more rapid pace. The result is a stable bite, a more balanced facial profile, and a happier you.

Interarch bands

That’s a fancy name for specialized rubber bands that do really amazing things. Interarch bands correct misaligned bites and get your jaw in proper alignment. These will be on both sides of your mouth, configured specifically for you (because you’re worth it).

Ceramic braces

Similar to traditional braces, ceramic braces are bonded to your teeth in the same way. The difference between traditional metal and ceramic braces is the bracket material which are clear and ceramic – making the braces virtually invisible!

Straight talk about straight teeth

Most people are born with 32 teeth. What are the chances of them all being perfect? Not so great. That’s why we’re here!

See more smile transformations

  • After Patient with an overbite, spacing and protrusion
  • After Patient with crowding
  • After Patient with crowding and protrusion
  • After Patient with crowding and an overbite
  • After Patient with crossbite and underbite tendency
  • After Patient with crowding and a crossbite
  • After Patient with crowding, openbite and mismatched midlines
  • After Patient with a crossbite
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After Patient with an overbite, spacing and protrusion

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Before Patient with an overbite, spacing and protrusion

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An hour is all it takes

There’s no time like the present, so if the timing is right for you to begin your orthodontic treatment, we’ll schedule your first appointment during your initial consultation. It only takes about an hour to get started on your orthodontic treatment journey. During that time, our experienced team will place your braces and any other appliances necessary as part of your treatment plan. We will carefully review diet, brushing and hygiene plans, and any special care instructions that apply to your treatment. About every eight to ten weeks you will come back to visit us for an adjust so we can continue perfecting your smile – and we promise to make all your visits a lot of fun, too. If that sounds like a plan, let’s get started!

The straight scoop about cost

Everyone has a budget, and we can work with you to fit orthodontic treatment into yours. We don’t want anything to stand between you and achieving your very best smile. So sit back and relax – because we’ve got attractive financing and payment options that will make you smile!

Learn more about our financing options

Flexible $0 down
& 0% interest financing

Orthodontic price match guarantee

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