Banding
The process of fitting and cementing orthodontic bands and brackets to your teeth.
Bonding
The process of attaching brackets to your teeth using special orthodontic cement.
Cephalometic X-ray
An x-ray of your head which shows the relative positions and growth of the face, jaws and teeth.
ClearCorrect
An alternative to traditional braces, ClearCorrect is a system of aligners to do minor tooth movement. Custom-molded, clear aligners can correct some, but not all, orthodontic conditions.
Consultation
A meeting with your orthodontist to discuss a treatment plan.
Debanding
The process of removing cemented orthodontic bands from your teeth.
Debonding
The process of removing cemented orthodontic brackets from your teeth.
Impressions
The process of making a model of your teeth by biting into a soft material that hardens into a mold of your teeth. Your orthodontist will use these impressions to prepare your treatment plan.
Ligation
The process of attaching an archwire to the brackets on your teeth.