LightForce represents the next generation of fixed braces, combining advanced 3D printing and digital planning to create a fully customized orthodontic experience.
Exclusive to Our Office: The LightForce Advantage
We are proud to be the first practice with hundreds of patients utilizing the latest 3D printing technology in the area to offer LightForce 3D Braces. This exclusive technology ensures you receive the most precise and efficient fixed orthodontic treatment available today.
How the LightForce Technology Works
- Digital Blueprint: Treatment begins with a precise digital scan (no messy impression models of your teeth, creating a detailed 3D model.
- A 3D x-ray is also taken as a part of the treatment planning process. It allows your orthodontist to precisely place the brackets to align your teeth.
- Custom Treatment Plan: Your orthodontist uses LightForce’s exclusive software to map every tooth movement, allowing you to preview your final results before treatment begins.
- 3D-Printed Brackets: LightForce brackets are custom-3D-printed using strong, ceramic materials that are uniquely contoured to fit the specific shape of your individual teeth. This personalization significantly improves accuracy, comfort, and control.
- Precise Placement: The custom, 3D-printed application trays (LightTrays) allow the orthodontist to place all the brackets with exceptional precision in one step, minimizing errors and eliminating the need for manual adjustments later.
Key Advantages for the Patient
LightForce’s digital customization translates directly into significant benefits compared to conventional braces:
🚀 Faster Treatment Times
Treatment is often 4 to 6 months shorter than traditional methods (with some cases finishing up to 45% faster) because the custom brackets guide teeth directly and efficiently.
🗓️ Fewer Appointments
The accuracy of the custom-fit means fewer in-office adjustment visits are typically required, saving you significant time.
🎯 Exceptional Comfort & Control
Custom-contoured brackets enhance comfort and give your doctor superior control throughout the entire treatment process.
🦷 Discreet & Aesthetic
Brackets are often made from strong, tooth-colored or nearly invisible ceramic materials, making this a highly aesthetic fixed-braces option.
💰 Accessible Innovation
Even with its state-of-the-art capabilities, LightForce is offered by many orthodontists at a cost that remains within reach for most patients.