Yes! We offer complimentary consultations and second opinions so you can explore your options with confidence. During your visit, we’ll take diagnostic records, discuss your treatment goals, and review personalized options for your smile. Our goal is to make sure you feel fully informed and comfortable before beginning any orthodontic treatment.

Cost depends on the severity of the orthodontic condition, the type of treatment being performed, and the duration of treatment needed. The total price for orthodontic treatment can range anywhere between $2,400 - $6,000.

After an evaluation is completed by Dr. Tam, we can then put together a detailed treatment plan that outlines the total cost of orthodontic therapy and financial arrangements. We will do our best to try and create a payment plan to help make the cost of treatment more affordable. In order to learn what type of treatment would work best for you, and how much it will cost, we encourage you to schedule a free consultation here.

Absolutely. We understand that investing in your smile is a big decision, which is why we offer flexible payment plans and financing options through OrthoFi. This system allows you to customize your monthly payment to fit your budget and manage your account conveniently online.

We’ve chosen to partner with OrthoFi instead of CareCredit because we’ve found it to be a better, more flexible option for our patients, with lower barriers to approval and more personalized payment choices.

Our team is also happy to help you verify insurance benefits and review all financial details before treatment begins—so there are no surprises.

• Upper front teeth protrude excessively over the lower teeth, or stick out.

• Crowded, rotated or overlapped teeth.

• Upper front teeth cover the majority of the lower teeth when biting together (deep bite).

• Upper front teeth are behind or inside the lower front teeth (underbite).

• The upper and lower front or back teeth do not touch when biting together (open bite).

• When you close your mouth and some of your upper teeth are sitting inside your lower teeth rather than on the outside (crossbite).

• The center of the upper and lower teeth do not line up (misalignment).

• Habits such as finger nail biting, thumb sucking, mouth breathing or tongue thrusting

• Difficulty chewing, or swallowing.

• Teeth wearing unevenly or excessively (traumatic occlusion).

• The lower jaw shifts to one side or the other during biting.

• Spacing between the teeth.

• Extra, missing or impacted teeth.

Phase I, or early interceptive treatment, is limited orthodontic treatment (i.e., expander or partial braces) before all the permanent teeth have emerged. Such treatment can occur between the ages of six and ten. This treatment is sometimes recommended to make more space for developing teeth, correction of crossbites, overbites, underbites, or harmful oral habits.

Phase II treatment is also called comprehensive treatment, because it involves full braces when all of the permanent teeth have appeared, usually between the ages of eleven and thirteen.

The purpose of an early orthodontic visit allows the orthodontist to do a complete evaluation and check for any issues or concerns that could affect jaw development, or the adult teeth from erupting properly. If orthodontic treatment is not recommended at this time, it may be needed in the future, so the child will be evaluated periodically to monitor development and proper tooth eruption. Many orthodontic problems are easier to correct if detected at an early age before jaw growth has slowed. Early treatment may mean that a patient can avoid surgery and more serious complications.

We provide a full range of orthodontic treatments for children, teens, and adults, including:

• Metal braces – the most common and effective option for many cases.

• Clear (ceramic) braces – blend with your natural tooth color for a more discreet look.

• Clear aligners – a removable, nearly invisible option for mild to moderate alignment needs.

• Retainers – to maintain your results after treatment.

• Fixed orthodontic appliances – such as expanders or space maintainers to correct bite or growth issues.

Every treatment plan is tailored to your individual needs and designed to help you achieve a healthy, confident smile.

It’s normal to feel a little soreness or pressure when you first get braces or start a new set of aligners. This is a sign that your teeth are beginning to move into their new positions. The discomfort is usually mild and temporary—most patients say it feels more like tenderness than pain. Over-the-counter pain relievers and soft foods can help during the first few days. Rest assured, our team will guide you every step of the way to make your experience as comfortable as possible.

Wearing your elastics or aligners exactly as directed is key to keeping your treatment on track. Not wearing them consistently can delay your progress, affect your bite correction, and extend overall treatment time. Your cooperation plays a big part in achieving the best possible results—so think of it as a team effort between you and your orthodontist!

If you’re wearing braces, it’s best to avoid foods that are hard, sticky, or chewy, since they can damage brackets or wires. Examples include popcorn, nuts, hard candies, caramel, gum, and chewy bagels. Cutting foods like apples or carrots into small pieces can also help prevent breakage.

If you have attachments or buttons on your teeth for clear aligner treatment, you can still enjoy most foods since your aligners are removable. However, we recommend avoiding very hard or crunchy foods (like ice, hard candies, or nuts) that could chip or loosen the attachments.

Always remove your aligners before eating, and try not to bite directly into hard foods with your front teeth—cut them into smaller pieces instead. This helps protect your attachments and ensures your aligners continue to fit properly.