Braces
Treatment
We purposely tailor your treatment to your specific needs and aspirations.
Braces are a very popular choice for orthodontic treatment! For most patients, braces offer a good treatment option for phase 1 treatment and phase 2 treatment. The two primary options for braces are traditional metal braces and ceramic braces.
Phase 1 Treatment
Phase 1 Treatment typically begins when your child turns 7 years old. This focuses on preventing more invasive treatments later on. Working on fixing jaw alignment, crooked teeth, and correcting bad habits like thumb sucking early on can make a positive impact on your child’s dental/oral health and their overall facial appearance.
Phase 2 Treatment
This phase is less invasive and costly if your child has received phase 1 treatment to prevent more severe issues. If they have not, Dr. Barned will work to create a treatment plan to correct issues such as overbites, underbites, crowding, gapping, overlapping, and crooked teeth.
Traditional Braces
At Ahava Orthodontics, we will be honored to provide your orthodontic care with traditional metal braces in our Fort Worth, Texas office. Traditional metal braces have stood the test of time to provide effective and efficient treatment, and have been improved over the years to give enhanced ability to detail out your occlusion and alignment. They are smaller, more efficiently designed than in the past, and use wires with light forces to move the teeth more comfortably.
Ceramic Braces
When it comes to orthodontic treatments and braces in Fort Worth, TX, Ahava Orthodontics has got you covered. We offer a selection of high-quality treatments with the aim of giving you a beautiful smile for life. One of these treatments is ceramic braces.
Ceramic braces provide one noticeable (or unnoticeable) difference in achieving your best smile! These braces are either translucent or tooth-colored, meaning that it will be less apparent to others that you are undergoing orthodontic treatment. If one of your goals is to be discreet about your treatment, then these ceramic brackets are the most esthetic approach.

Caring For Your Braces
Maintaining a high level of oral hygiene is the best approach reaching your optimal goal when you are wearing braces.
We recommend brushing after each meal. Use a soft toothbrush with a thin strip of ADA-approved toothpaste. Brush teeth and braces alike, using circular motions with your toothbrush on the outside surfaces of the teeth, positioning your brush at a 45-degree angle. Next, brush the chewing surfaces of the teeth, then the inside surfaces.
If you want to maintain proper oral hygiene, you’ll also have to floss. Flossing can be a bit trickier when you’re wearing braces so if you’re finding it inconvenient, we recommend using a dental tool like a floss threader or a proxabrush to help get any food out from between your teeth.
Use a floss threader to thread floss in between the teeth to clean those surfaces. An “interdental” brush can also be used to clean in between teeth and under wires. Rinse thoroughly with water.
If you cannot brush after eating, then rinse vigorously with water to remove any left-over food. After you’ve finished, your teeth will be all clean!
Braces FAQ
How much do braces cost?
The price on braces vary due to the differing levels of severity of each case. Braces can be more affordable than other orthodontic treatments such as Invisalign. Receiving early treatment through Ahava Orthodontics can mitigate the amount of time and money you have to spend on your braces treatment.
Do braces hurt?
There can be sensitivity and tenderness in the mouth, but you should never feel pain. Taking Advil or Tylenol should be enough to relieve any uncomfort you have after getting your braces on or getting them tightened.
Am I too old for braces?
You are never too old to improve your smile! We treat patients of all ages. If you are concerned about having traditional braces at a later age, check out our page on our Invisalign treatment options.
What happens when I get my braces off?
Once your treatment is finished and your teeth and jaw are aligned properly, we will start by gently taking the wires and brackets off of your teeth. We will then shape and polish your teeth so they are ready to show off! Last, we will fit you for your retainer which will be ready for you to pick up shortly after your last appointment. Dr. Barnes will go over when to wear your retainer and how to clean it!