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Advanced Braces For All Ages in Western Washington

Braces are a reliable and precise way to straighten teeth and improve your bite at almost any age. Lund Orthodontics provides personalized braces treatment for children, teens, and adults across Kirkland, Lake Stevens, Snohomish, Arlington, and more communities in Western Washington.

Our board-certified orthodontists use efficient treatment systems and customize every plan around your smile rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. With a history of amazing care dating back to 1978, our team combines decades of orthodontic experience with straightforward recommendations and modern options.

How Do Braces Work?

Braces are orthodontic appliances that use brackets and wires to gradually move teeth into healthier positions. The brackets are attached to the teeth, while an archwire threaded through each bracket guides controlled movement throughout treatment. Your orthodontist adjusts the system as your smile changes.

Braces can address a wide range of orthodontic needs in children, teens, and adults, including spacing concerns, rotation and crowding issues, and bite misalignment. Lund Orthodontics uses treatment options selected for clinical efficiency, patient comfort, and each person’s specific bite. Your treatment plan is based on a comprehensive evaluation, individual imaging, and the goals you discuss with your orthodontist.

The Many Benefits of Braces

Braces do more than create straighter-looking teeth! Correcting alignment can improve how your teeth fit together, make daily oral care easier, and create a smile that feels more balanced. Since braces stay in place throughout treatment, they also provide continuous guidance without requiring patients to remember to insert or remove an appliance.

More Predictable Tooth Movement

Braces give your orthodontist direct control over how individual teeth move throughout treatment. This makes them useful for straightforward alignment as well as more involved orthodontic concerns. Your treatment is monitored and adjusted as your teeth respond, keeping each stage focused on the movements your smile needs.

A Healthier, More Functional Bite

Crowding, spacing, and bite problems affect more than aesthetics. Braces reposition your teeth so that the upper and lower arches fit together more appropriately, which can reduce strain and wear. Improving alignment may make it easier to brush and floss areas that were difficult to reach when teeth overlapped or sat at irregular angles.

Confidence at Any Age

Children, teens, and adults can all benefit from braces. A straighter smile helps you feel more comfortable sharing it with the world! Plus, treatment is always planned around more than appearance. Lund Orthodontics considers your bite, oral health, lifestyle, and treatment goals before recommending the right approach.

Types of Braces at Lund Orthodontics

Lund Orthodontics offers two approaches to braces so treatment can be matched to your clinical needs and lifestyle. Our primary braces system emphasizes efficiency, comfort, and easier everyday care, while additional options may be discussed when appropriate.

Self-Ligating Metal Braces

Lund Orthodontics uses American Orthodontics’ Empower self-ligating brackets as our primary braces option. Self-ligating brackets are designed to hold the archwire with a sliding door mechanism, without traditional elastic ties. The smaller profile of these braces supports patient comfort and makes it easier to clean around the brackets, while providing the clinical control our orthodontists utilize throughout treatment.

Clear Ceramic Braces

Ceramic braces use tooth-colored or translucent materials to make brackets less noticeable. Lund Orthodontics can discuss ceramic braces as an option, and our orthodontists will explain whether ceramic braces make sense for your clinical needs, priorities, and lifestyle.

Invisalign® as a Braces Alternative

If you prefer an orthodontic option without fixed brackets and wires, Invisalign clear aligners may be worth considering! These removable clear aligners are custom-designed to move your teeth gradually while giving you more flexibility for eating, brushing, and everyday activities.

Lund Orthodontics is an Invisalign Diamond Provider and offers clear aligner treatment for children, teens, and adults. There is no additional treatment fee for choosing Invisalign instead of braces, which means your orthodontist can compare both approaches and explain which offers the strongest fit for your smile without needing to factor in cost.

The Braces Treatment Process

Braces treatment at Lund Orthodontics starts with a detailed evaluation and a clear explanation of what we recommend and why. From your consultation through retention, our team monitors your progress and keeps your treatment plan centered on your individual smile.

The Free Consultation

Your first visit includes a comprehensive orthodontic exam, imaging such as X-rays and photos, and a conversation about your goals and needs. Our team reviews your bite and tooth alignment thoroughly with you before recommending treatment. We’ll also explain your options, expected treatment timeframe, andfinancial information so you can make an informed decision.

Starting Your Braces

Once you choose braces, the brackets and archwire are placed to begin guiding your teeth. Lund Orthodontics offers same-day starts, meaning you can begin treatment during the same visit as your consultation instead of having to return for another appointment!

Adjustments and Progress Checks

You’ll return for scheduled visits so that your orthodontist can monitor tooth movement and adjust your braces as needed. We place a strong emphasis on maximum treatment efficiency and providing realistic timelines at the start of treatment. Following instructions for oral hygiene, elastics when prescribed, and braces care helps keep your progress moving as planned.

Finishing Active Treatment: Retention

Actively straightening your teeth is the main part of orthodontic treatment, but it’s not the end. Once your braces come off, we’ll celebrate, then give you retainers to help hold your teeth in their new positions. We offer removable and permanent retainer options and will explain the retention plan that best fits your smile after braces.

See What Patients Say About Lund Orthodontics

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How Much Do Braces Cost?

Braces at Lund Orthodontics generally cost between $5,000 and $7,000 before insurance benefits are applied. Your exact cost depends on your treatment needs, treatment length, and applicable insurance benefits, and our team will review your individual financial details during your consultation.

Lund Orthodontics offers in-house, no-interest financing and flexible payment arrangements, including options with low or no initial payments when applicable. We accept HSA and FSA funds, and available discounts may include family, professional, hero, pay-in-full, and seasonal discounts.

Start Your Braces Journey With Lund Orthodontics

Braces treatment should come with clear answers, a realistic plan, and recommendations built around your needs. Lund Orthodontics combines board-certified orthodontic expertise with efficient treatment systems, flexible financing, and a commitment to personalized care across four Washington locations. Whether you are considering braces for yourself or your child, our team will explain your options and help you understand exactly why we recommend them.

Your first step towards a new smile with braces is a free comprehensive orthodontic consultation. Get ready to smile big – you can get started with braces in one day!

Frequently Asked Questions About Braces

How long will I need braces?

Treatment time depends on your bite, tooth movement, and the complexity of your case. Most braces cases take about 18-24 months, and since we use the best technology for braces, our finish time is 2 months faster than our estimated time on average. Lund Orthodontics provides our patients with a direct treatment-time estimate after evaluating their smile and closely tracks progress throughout care. Following instructions and keeping scheduled appointments can help treatment stay on track.

How much do braces cost at Lund Orthodontics?

Braces typically cost between $5,000 and $7,000 before insurance. Your exact amount depends on your treatment needs, length of care, and applicable insurance benefits. Lund Orthodontics also offers in-house, no-interest financing and flexible payment options to make the cost easier to manage.

Can adults get braces?

Absolutely! Braces can move healthy teeth at nearly any age, and Lund Orthodontics treats adults as well as children and teens. Adults deserve a smile they love just as much as kids do.

What kind of braces does Lund Orthodontics use?

Lund Orthodontics primarily uses American Orthodontics’ Empower self-ligating metal brackets. This system was selected for clinical efficiency and patient comfort, with relatively small brackets that are designed to be easier to clean around.

Can I start braces the same day as my consultation?

Yes! Lund Orthodontics offers same-day starts for braces when you’re ready to begin immediately. The team prepares as much as possible before and during the consultation so qualified patients can move directly from evaluation to treatment without having to schedule another appointment.