Orthodontics

Orthodontics services offered in San Antonio, Helotes and Shavano Park, TX

Consider orthodontics if you have crooked, crowded, or misaligned teeth. At Smile Structure Dentistry and Braces, with five offices in San Antonio and Helotes, Texas, the team of general and family dentists offers orthodontic treatment to people of all ages, including traditional metal braces and Invisalign®. These procedures improve the position of your teeth and jaw, allowing for a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing smile. Call the nearest Smile Structure Dentistry and Braces office to schedule an orthodontic consultation, or request your appointment online today.

Orthodontics Q&A

How does orthodontics fix smiles?

Orthodontics is a dental specialty focused on improving the alignment of your bite. During treatment, you wear fixed or removable orthodontic appliances that place mild pressure on your teeth and jaw. That pressure changes the position of your teeth and/or jaw over time, resulting in a healthier and more symmetrical smile.

The Smile Structure Dentistry and Braces team provides orthodontic treatment to adolescents, teenagers, and adults. The treatment process is quick and effective and provides lasting results.

What types of alignment problems does orthodontics treat?

The Smile Structure Dentistry and Braces team uses orthodontics to treat various alignment problems, including:

Overcrowding
Spaces between the teeth
Misaligned jaw
Problems with chewing and speech
Overlapping teeth
Crooked teeth

Orthodontics also provides a nonsurgical way to address bite abnormalities, including overbite, crossbite, and underbite.

Are there different types of orthodontics?

The Smile Structure Dentistry and Braces team offers several types of orthodontics, including:

Metal braces

Braces attach to the front of your teeth with dental bonding. They use metal brackets, arch wires, and small rubber bands (o-rings) to place pressure on your teeth and jaw. Braces can be challenging to clean, but they provide stellar results.

Invisalign

Invisalign is an orthodontic treatment system that uses removable plastic aligners to improve tooth and jaw alignment. You wear the aligners 20-22 hours daily, only removing them to eat or brush and floss.

Orthodontic retainers

After you finish wearing braces or Invisalign aligners, you transition to a retainer. A retainer is a removable appliance made of plastic and metal. It holds your teeth in the proper position and prevents them from moving out of place.

Does orthodontic treatment take a long time?

The time that orthodontic treatment takes depends on various factors, including the severity of your alignment problems and your commitment to your provider’s care plan. Orthodontic treatment could take 12-18 months or up to two years, depending on the issues treated.

Be patient, follow your provider’s instructions, and attend each of your orthodontic checkups. Keep your aligners in as much as possible if you opt for Invisalign. Your teeth might return to their original alignment if you don’t.

Call the nearest Smile Structure Dentistry and Braces office to schedule orthodontic treatment, or request your appointment online today.

*Individual results may vary.

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Happy Patient Reviews

I went here for a root canal yesterday scared out of my mind but Dr Smith and his assistant were beyond amazing! I highly recommend you see Adam Smith for any dental issues you won’t regret it.

Chelsey V.

Dr. Smith is absolutely fantastic. All the staff is amazing and very helpful. Customer satisfaction is the best I've received at any dentist. The procedures are essentially painless and the equipment and tools are advanced and updated. Big thank you to Sandra and Derek who are very knowledgeable, professional, and great to work with. The office is near and clean with a little theater for everyone and an arcade machine for entertainment. Would not recommend any other dentist. Thank you again Dr. Smith!

Mohsin S.

First time there with my 4 children. Loved their hospitality always made us feel welcomed and answered all of my questions patiently. My children hate dental visits and this was the first smooth visit we've ever had at the dentist.. Dr. Melendez was great and so was the entire staff at the Mission clinic on Roosevelt.

Veronica S.

Been coming here since they opened this location and I can honestly say..I'm comfortable I have had all my kids come here..love the way they work with you I have not had problems. The crew is incredible as well as the Dentist..too bad they changed the crew but we just went recently to get braces on my daughter ...we were in and out was fast and the 2 girls who helped us were very friendly...and were on point with everything we asked them..plus the girl who help prep my daughter with her braces was very nice and really knew what she was doing hands on kind of person..which I loved..I hope she gets noticed for her hard work ..she made everything look easy..I cant wait to go see her when I'm ready to put my braces on..I would recommend anyone to go to this inviting Dentistry....May I say I'm a very picky mom so trust me when I say ...its a 5 star

Jennifer R.

Always Treated With Courtesy And Respect. The Staff always welcoming and makes you feel comfortable. The waiting area is nice and comfortable to sit and watch a movie or to play with the arcade games. Like how they explain and go over everything that will be done.

Cindy F.

Really nice workers. They know what they are doing. Girls on the front very polite and friendly. Dr. Rice knows what's she is doing. I really recommend this dentist office.

Nancy A.

Always Treated With Courtesy And Respect. The Staff Always Make All My 5 Kids Feel comfortable whether it’s for cleaning or dental work and Orthodontics. The waiting area is nice and comfortable to either sit and watch a movie or TV or Arcade games. And there’s also refreshments like water or coffee or tea to Brew in a Keurig machine I enjoy a cup of coffee when I sit and wait.

Naomi G.

I love this place !!!! I’ve been bringing my daughter here for about 8 or 9 years and I’ve always had a great experience. The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable. You won’t regret it!

Savannah C.

They have a great friendly staff, Ashley is very attentive. Both my daughter and I come here for our dental needs. They make her feel comfortable and safe. I've had my wisdom teeth pulled and fillings done here. They make sure you don't feel any pain.

Brian M.

Great service such an awesome staff. I love the environment. I love how the staff makes mydaughter feel so comfortable. I will definitely come back!

Laura V.

My daughter just had dental work with Dr. Smith and assisting him was Juliet and Karla. Dr.Smith was great and so were Karla and Juliet very friendly my daughter did not feel anything awesome dental work and customer service and front office staff were very friendly and sufficient a great experience. I have been bringing my kids here for about 4 years.Bring your kids to this dental office located on Ingram.

Gina R.

I have switched dentists for my son a couple of times. I think we are sticking to this place, the staff is always friendly and very helpful. The dentist are thorough and patient. Great set up in the lobby.

Herlinda V.

My daughter and I believe we chose the right place for her braces. The employees are always so nice and helpful. I recommend smile structure on Ingram. Staff is professional with a smile aways on there faces.

Letty T.

My first visit & I loved how they were very patient & took there time to get my daughter to get comfortable since she gets very nervous she loved ot as well & can't wait to come back thanks to the staff!!!!! I would really recommend this place.

Jessica G.

Everyone was great! Sandra in billing is very informative of our options and took care of our needs during my sons procedure.

Leticia P.

Smile Structure Dentistry and Braces

✆ Phone Number: 210-572-2394