Types of Braces in Hillsboro and Tillamook, OR

Advanced Treatments for a Beautiful Brekke Smile

Choosing the right type of braces is an important step in achieving a healthy, beautiful smile. With advancements in orthodontic technology, you now have more options than ever before. From traditional metal braces to innovative clear aligners, each type of treatment available at Braces By Brekke offers unique benefits tailored to your specific needs and preferences.

Traditional Metal Braces

Mini-Twin™ brackets are 30% smaller than traditional brackets, making them perfect for children undergoing Phase One orthodontic treatment. Like traditional metal braces, Mini-Twin brackets straighten the teeth using high-grade stainless-steel brackets and archwires. You also have the option of adding colored elastics (rubber bands) for a more unique and colorful smile.

Phase One treatment lasts one year or less and is designed to guide the mouth’s growth in cases of jaw and bite issues, such as overbite or underbite. Patients will visit Dr. Brekke at our Hillsboro or Tillamook orthodontic office every six weeks for progress assessments and treatment modification as necessary.

Self-Ligating Braces

Damon™ Smile self-ligating braces are an advanced type of orthodontic treatment designed to align and straighten teeth more efficiently and comfortably than traditional braces. Unlike conventional braces that use elastic ties to hold the archwire in place, self-ligating braces utilize a specialized clip to reduce friction, allowing teeth to move more freely and with less pressure. As a result, patients often experience shorter treatment times, fewer adjustments (once every eight weeks), and more overall comfort.

Braces By Brekke uses a combination of DIBS AI® (digitally assisted bracket placement) and Damon Smile braces. This maximizes the efficiency of digital indirect bonding to get the braces in the perfect position the first time (eliminating the need to reposition braces later) alongside Damon self-ligating braces for fewer visits and faster results.

Clear Aligners

Invisalign® clear aligners are designed to straighten teeth discreetly and effectively. Made from transparent, medical-grade plastic, clear aligners are custom-fitted to your teeth, providing a virtually invisible appearance. Unlike traditional braces, which use metal brackets and wires, clear aligners gradually shift teeth into their desired positions through a series of removable trays.

Because clear aligners are removable, you can take them out when eating, brushing, and flossing, which significantly simplifies maintaining oral hygiene and enjoying a varied diet. Additionally, there are no metal parts to cause mouth irritation, and you’ll only need to visit Braces By Brekke every ten weeks for adjustments, which makes your orthodontic treatment far more convenient.