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3180 N. Butler Ave. Suite 200 | Office: (505) 327-4884 

Premium Orthodontists in Farmington, NM offer braces and clear aligners.

ORTHODONTICS FOR TEENS

Having braces as a teen is what's up!  By the time you're a Senior you'll have the perfect smile just in time for your Senior photos!  At Graff Ortho we make it super fun!  Earn rewards and prizes just for staying on top your smile. You'll love it!

Braces is the just the beginning!  When you set your smile completely free, you're self confidence will soar and you will be unstoppable!  We've found that in most cases, teens are the one that wish they could keep their braces on forever!  Fortunately for parents, we'll make sure to take them off at just the right time! 

HOW LONG WILL I HAVE TO WEAR BRACES?

The amount of time it takes to treat your smile with braces depends on three key factors:

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Early treatment

Early treatment allows orthodontists to monitor the growth of the jaw and recommend further orthodontic treatment if it becomes necessary. Not everybody receives early orthodontic treatment, and in some cases it may be recommended that a patient wait until they are older to receive treatment.

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What needs correction

The amount of treatment needed to correct a problem will determine how long the process takes. Different patients react to treatments differently, so while it may take one patient only 12 months to complete their treatment, it may take another patient 24 months. Treatment times can vary depending on how quickly your body responds and how much work is needed to give you the show-stopping smile you expect.

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YOU!

Your willingness to use the appliances your orthodontist gives you plays a major role in the length of time it takes to complete your treatment. Always remember to take care of your braces and appliances; this truly will help make your treatment shorter!

BRACES YOUR WAY!

Our practice offers a variety of braces, types, and styles to choose from. Some common options include:

  • Ceramic braces
  • Invisible braces
  • Lingual braces
  • Traditional metal braces

Orthodontic braces are a big part of life for many people your age. While braces may have had a bad reputation in the past, today's braces make it easy to look good and feel good! Please contact our practice to schedule your next orthodontic checkup.