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Straighten Your Smile With Durango Orthodontics

At Junction Creek Family Dentistry, we believe each patient should have a smile they enjoy showing off to their family and friends. If crooked or misaligned teeth aren’t allowing you to do that, then we’d love to help! The Six Month Smiles system has helped thousands of patients over the years enjoy a beautiful smile. Using this system, our Durango orthodontics can help you:

  • Enjoy a gorgeous, even smile you’ll take pride in
  • Complete your treatment in months rather than years like traditional orthodontics
  • Straighten your teeth using comfortable plastic aligners
  • Make your oral hygiene regimen easier to maintain through even rows of teeth
  • Improve your overall self-esteem

You can have the straight smile you’ve dreamed about for so long! Call us today at 970-507-8391 to schedule your orthodontics consultation. You’ll find our practice located at 2323 W. 2nd Ave., Suite B – not far from Durango High School and the fairgrounds.

Take Your Pick Of Orthodontic Options

Dr. Hening often prefers to perform orthodontic care before other types of cosmetic dental treatment you may need, as orthodontics can improve the outcome of these other services. However, gone are the days when you had to rely solely on traditional metal braces for your orthodontic treatment. If you’ve always wanted a straighter smile but didn’t want to put up with silver metal braces in your mouth, you’re in the right place.

Junction Creek Family Dentistry offers you two great short-term orthodontics options using the Six Month Smiles system. You’ll love either option because both are so different from what you may think of when orthodontic care comes to mind. Instead of spending time straightening teeth that no one ever sees, treatment focuses only on the teeth that show when you smile. That’s why Six Month Smiles is quicker and less expensive than traditional braces.

Here are your options:

  • Standard Six Month Smiles treatment uses clear ceramic brackets and tooth-colored wire to straighten your teeth. Instead of having you deal with unsightly metal brackets, this hardware blends in with your teeth to help you avoid embarrassment in your social and professional interactions.
  • Six Month Smiles Invisible Aligners are even more discreet. Instead of using brackets and wires, this treatment uses transparent teeth aligners that fit snugly over your teeth. Over the course of a few months, they will gently move your teeth into their proper positions. Plus, the aligners are very comfortable, with flexible properties that are similar to memory foam.

No matter which orthodontic option you choose, your treatment will begin with taking digital images or making lab models of your teeth. We will then send these to the Six Month Smiles lab, where an orthodontist will review your case and make a digital treatment recommendation. You can rest assured that you’ll receive the best care possible between our experienced team and Six Month Smiles.

If you’re ready for a straight and beautiful smile using Durango orthodontics, call Junction Creek Family Dentistry today at 970-507-8391 to schedule a consultation. You can also request an appointment using our online form.

Common Questions About Orthodontics

Which type of orthodontics is best?

At our office, you will have your choice of two great orthodontic options from Six Month Smiles, both of which focus treatment only on the teeth that show when you smile. Standard treatment uses tooth-colored ceramic brackets and matching wires, while Six Month Smiles Invisible Aligners uses clear plastic teeth aligners. We’ll help you determine which option will work best for you.

Where did orthodontics originate?

People have been trying to align crooked teeth for thousands of years. The first recorded attempt at straightening teeth on a living person was by a Roman, Aulus Cornelius Celsus. He used his own hands to try to move his teeth and, surprisingly, documented some success. Devices similar to mouthguards were later used to straighten teeth, then eventually metal wires and brackets were tried. Orthodontics has come a long way over those first early attempts.

Are orthodontics covered by dental insurance?

Dental insurance plans vary greatly in their orthodontic coverage. If you have questions about a specific plan, you may want to contact your provider directly. Or, give us a call here at the office and we’ll try to help. Many plans pay a portion of the cost of orthodontics, and every penny they pay means that much less you have to.

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  • Wednesday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Location

2323 W. 2nd Avenue, Suite B, Suite E Durango, CO 81301

Office Hours

  • Monday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

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