Traditional Braces

Why Choose Traditional Braces?

Traditional braces have been around for more than a century. With time, improvements have made braces smaller, more comfortable, and more esthetic.

The Graf Smile is distinct because of a custom prescription that Dr. Graf has fine tuned over the years to position the teeth in just the right place for a beautiful, harmonious smile and bite.

Types of Braces We Offer

Advantages of Braces

• Versatility: Can treat virtually any orthodontic issue, from simple to highly complex
• Precision: Excellent control over tooth movement and positioning
• Custom Prescription: Dr. Graf has worked with his bracket supplier to create a unique custom prescription for Graf Orthodontics patients
• No Compliance Required: They work 24/7 — no need to remember to wear them
• Cost-Effective: Often the most affordable option for comprehensive treatment
• Proven Results: Decades of successful outcomes

What Can Braces Treat?

Braces can correct virtually any alignment or bite issue:

• Severe crowding
• Significant gaps
• Overbites, underbites, crossbites, open bites
• Rotated or tilted teeth
• Complex bite problems
• Cases requiring jaw surgery coordination

Life with Braces

Most patients adjust to braces within a week or two. Here's what to expect:

• Diet: Avoid hard, sticky, and chewy foods that can damage brackets
• Oral Hygiene: Brushing and flossing take extra care, but we'll teach you the techniques
• Adjustments: Visit us on the interval Dr. Graf recommends, often every 4-10 weeks depending on treatment needs
• Comfort: Some soreness after adjustments is normal and typically subsides in a day or two