Braces & Aligners in Allen, Blue Ridge, & Leonard
Your Affordable Options
Getting a great smile in Allen, Blue Ridge, or Leonard isn't a hassle. At Kraus Orthodontics, Dr. Kraus and our team make braces and clear aligners simple, comfortable, and even fun.
Straighten Your Smile
Orthodontic problems can impact kids, teens and adults — in fact, it’s rare that anyone’s born with perfect teeth. Malocclusion, or a “bad bite”, can cause problems with chewing, oral hygiene, speaking — not to mention looks.
A bad bite can be genetic or can be caused by thumb sucking, dental disease, poor dental hygiene, accidents, birth defects or other medical conditions.
Dr. Kraus pairs cutting-edge tech with the skill of moving teeth. This helps Kraus Orthodontics successfully treat dental issues, like:
- Gaps between your teeth
- Crowded teeth
- Overbite
- Underbite
- Crossbite
- Protruding teeth
- Impacted teeth
Metal Braces & Other Options
Most patients we treat at Kraus Orthodontics choose traditional metal braces to straighten their teeth.
Metal braces are the most common type of orthodontic treatment in Allen, Blue Ridge, and Leonard, but you have other options, too.
After your first free consultation exam, Dr. Kraus will talk to you about which treatment would be right for you based on your unique needs and smile goals.
Fixed Appliances Vs. Removable Appliances
At Kraus Orthodontics, we believe you should be fully educated when it comes to your treatment. The first step to correcting an orthodontic problem is learning about it.
It’s helpful for patients around Allen, Blue Ridge, and Leonard to understand the difference between fixed and removable appliances. Dr. Kraus attaches fixed appliances, like braces, to your teeth and won’t take them off until you complete your treatment at Kraus Orthodontics.
When Dr. Kraus prescribes a removable appliance like our clear aligners, you’ll wear it most of the day but you can take the trays out of your mouth. Our practice uses aligners for comprehensive treatment.
Besides the obvious differences, Kraus Orthodontics uses clear aligners to treat mild to moderate orthodontic problems. Dr. Kraus generally uses fixed appliances for comprehensive and serious and treatment.