Long, long ago, orthodontic treatment was available only to the wealthy. In the early part of the 20th century, braces cost as much as a house. Later the cost for braces was as much as a Cadillac. Today, the price for braces is less than one tenth of that Cadillac.

Orthodontics may be the best bargain in health care today when you consider the lifetime benefits such as a beautiful healthy smile with the increased level of self-satisfaction and esteem.

Why is it so affordable for most families today? The braces themselves have become much more sophisticated and "patient friendly". With new technology, braces have "prescriptions" built into them, eliminating the need to bend wires for each tooth. Additionally, braces can now be bonded directly to the front surface of each tooth instead of having a metal band cemented totally around the tooth.

The newest orthodontic wires available today are made of titanium. Titanium wires are "softer" and more gentle than the stiff steel wires traditionally used. As a result, titanium wires do not make your teeth nearly as sore and don't have to be adjusted as often. Appointments don't last nearly as long and the interval between appointments can be spaced 8-12 weeks apart. Your braces will still come off just as fast if not faster than with the old fashioned steel wires.

A very important factor in keeping costs to a minimum is the use in our office of certified orthodontic assistants to assist the doctor. These highly skilled professionals must pass a national assisting certifying board to earn this honor.

Bailey Orthodontics provides gentle treatment in the shortest amount of time with minimal interference in work or school schedules. Because of the technological advances explained above, we are able to offer treatment with NO DOWN PAYMENT for those patients who need or want such arrangements. Call our office to see how affordable great orthodontics can be!