Metal, Clear, and Damon Braces for Children, Teens, and Adults
Looking for braces in Auburn WA? Auburn Orthodontics offers personalized braces treatment for children, teens, and adults who want a healthier bite, straighter teeth, and a smile they feel good about.
Braces remain one of the most reliable ways to correct crowding, spacing, bite concerns, and teeth that have shifted over time. At our Auburn office, Dr. Heather Woloshyn, Dr. Todd Steinhart, and our team take time to understand your smile before recommending the right treatment option.
Whether you are considering metal braces, clear braces, Damon Smile braces, or another orthodontic solution, we will explain your options clearly so you can feel confident about your next step.
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What Are Braces?
A Trusted Way to Move Teeth and Improve Bite Alignment
Braces use brackets and wires to guide teeth into better positions over time. They can help correct crooked teeth, gaps, crowding, bite imbalance, and alignment problems that affect both appearance and function.
Because braces are fixed to the teeth, they work continuously throughout treatment. This makes them a strong option for patients who need more controlled tooth movement or who prefer not to manage removable aligners.
At Auburn Orthodontics, braces treatment is planned around your individual smile, not a one-size-fits-all timeline.
How Do Braces Work?
Gentle Pressure Guides Teeth Into Better Positions
Braces work by applying steady, controlled pressure to the teeth. The brackets hold the wire in place, and the wire helps guide movement as your treatment progresses.
At each visit, our team checks your teeth, bite, and appliances to make sure treatment is moving in the right direction. Some patients may need small adjustments, elastic bands, or other orthodontic tools to help improve how the upper and lower teeth fit together.
Modern braces are more comfortable and efficient than many patients expect. Our team will also show you how to clean around your braces, what foods to avoid, and how to handle everyday care during treatment.
Types of Braces We Offer
Options for Different Smiles, Ages, and Preferences
Different patients need different types of braces. During your consultation, we will explain which option fits your smile, treatment goals, and lifestyle.
Options may include:
- Metal braces: A dependable option for children, teens, and adults.
- Clear braces: A less noticeable choice for patients who want fixed treatment with a more discreet look.
- Damon Smile braces: A self-ligating system designed to move teeth with efficient, gentle mechanics.
- Damon Clear braces: A clearer bracket option for patients who want the benefits of Damon technology with a lower-profile appearance.
- SureSmile QT lingual braces: Braces placed behind the teeth for patients who may want a more hidden option.
Patients interested in a more discreet fixed option may also explore Damon Clear braces, while adults can learn more about treatment options through our adult orthodontics page.
What Are the Benefits of Braces?
Reliable Treatment for Simple and Complex Cases
Braces are still widely used because they can treat a broad range of orthodontic concerns. They may be recommended for mild cases, more complex alignment problems, or bite concerns that need careful control.
Benefits may include:
- Better tooth alignment
- Improved bite balance
- Treatment for crowding or spacing
- Strong control over tooth movement
- Options for children, teens, and adults
- No need to remember aligner wear time
- A more confident smile after treatment
For many patients, braces also make long-term oral hygiene easier once the teeth are properly aligned. Straighter teeth can be easier to brush and floss, and a better bite can help support more balanced function.
Why Choose Auburn Orthodontics for Braces?
Gentle, Ethical Orthodontic Care in Auburn
Auburn Orthodontics provides braces treatment in a friendly, welcoming office where patients are treated with compassion and respect. Our team believes in honest recommendations, patient education, and treatment plans that make sense for each person.
We do not rush patients into treatment. We explain what we see, what your options are, and why one approach may be better than another. If braces are the right fit, we will walk you through the process clearly. If another option, such as Invisalign and clear aligners, may be appropriate, we will explain that too.
Families from Auburn, Enumclaw, Lake Tapps, and nearby communities choose our office because they want orthodontic care that blends modern treatment with a personal, human approach.
Your Braces Treatment Process
From First Visit to Final Retainers
Your braces treatment is planned step by step so you know what to expect.
- Consultation: We evaluate your teeth, bite, facial balance, and treatment goals.
- Treatment recommendation: Our team explains whether braces, aligners, or another option is best for your smile.
- Braces placement: Brackets are attached to the teeth, and your wire is placed.
- Adjustment visits: We monitor tooth movement and make changes as your smile improves.
- Home care support: You learn how to brush, floss, eat safely, and protect your appliances.
- Retainers: After braces, retainers help keep your new smile in place.
Your first visit is also a good time to ask about timing, cost, comfort, and what treatment may look like for your child, teen, or adult smile. Our new patient information page can help you prepare before your appointment.
How Much Do Braces Cost?
Your Fee Depends on Your Smile and Treatment Needs
The cost of braces depends on your case complexity, treatment length, appliance type, insurance benefits, and whether additional orthodontic steps are needed.
A simple alignment case may not cost the same as a more involved bite correction case. That is why the best way to understand your fee is to schedule a consultation.
At Auburn Orthodontics, we want patients to feel informed before beginning treatment. Our financial information page explains more about payment and insurance support, and our team can review your options with you during your visit.
Meet the Auburn Orthodontics Team
Braces Care From Dr. Heather Woloshyn and Dr. Todd Steinhart
Auburn Orthodontics provides orthodontic care for children, teens, and adults in Auburn, WA. Dr. Heather Woloshyn, Dr. Todd Steinhart, and our team focus on careful planning, patient education, and a comfortable experience from the first visit through the final retainer.
Our team offers a range of orthodontic options, including metal braces, clear braces, Damon Smile, Damon Clear, SureSmile QT lingual braces, Invisalign Teen, dentofacial orthopedics, and adult orthodontics.
Patients choose our office because they want care that feels thoughtful, clear, and supportive. We want you to understand your treatment, not feel pushed through it.
What Results Can Braces Create?
Straighter Teeth, Better Balance, and a More Confident Smile
Braces can help improve crooked teeth, gaps, crowding, rotations, overbites, underbites, crossbites, open bites, and other orthodontic concerns.
Before treatment, patients may notice that their teeth overlap, feel hard to clean, or do not come together comfortably. After braces, the smile may look straighter, feel more balanced, and become easier to maintain.
Results depend on your starting point, treatment plan, appointments, home care, and retainer use after treatment. If your case involves jaw growth or bite development, our team may also discuss dentofacial orthopedics when appropriate.
What Patients Say About Auburn Orthodontics
Friendly Visits and Care That Feels Personal
For patients considering braces in Auburn WA, our team provides honest guidance, practical education, and treatment options for different ages and smile needs.
Getting to Auburn Orthodontics in Auburn
Braces Treatment for Auburn and Nearby Communities
Auburn Orthodontics is located in Auburn, WA and serves patients from Auburn, Enumclaw, Lake Tapps, and surrounding communities.
Auburn Orthodontics
1314 8th Street NE, Suite 102
Auburn, WA 98002(opens in new tab)
Phone: (253) 833-5455
Office Hours
Monday: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Our Auburn office is a convenient place to explore braces, clear braces, Invisalign, and other orthodontic options close to home.
Frequently Asked Questions About Braces in Auburn, WA
Are braces available for adults?
Yes. Adults can get braces to correct crowding, spacing, bite concerns, or teeth that shifted after earlier treatment.
What types of braces are available?
Auburn Orthodontics offers several orthodontic options, including metal braces, clear braces, Damon Smile braces, Damon Clear, and lingual braces for appropriate cases.
Do braces hurt?
Braces can cause pressure or soreness when they are first placed or adjusted. This usually improves after a few days as your mouth adjusts.
How long does braces treatment take?
Treatment time depends on your case. Some patients need shorter treatment, while more complex alignment or bite concerns may take longer.
What foods should I avoid with braces?
Patients should avoid hard, sticky, or crunchy foods that can damage brackets and wires. Our team will explain how to eat safely before treatment begins.
Are braces better than Invisalign?
It depends on your teeth, bite, and treatment goals. Braces may be better for more complex movement, while Invisalign may be a good option for some mild to moderate cases.
Start Braces Treatment in Auburn
Schedule Your Consultation at Auburn Orthodontics
You do not have to know which braces option is right before you visit. Our team can evaluate your teeth, bite, and goals, then explain whether braces, clear braces, Invisalign, or another option makes the most sense.
If you are looking for braces in Auburn WA, Auburn Orthodontics offers thoughtful orthodontic care in a friendly, patient-centered office.
