Dr. Lints Orthodontics provides the latest technologies in advanced braces in three convenient locations: Traverse City, Elk Rapids, and Suttons Bay, Michigan.Since 1989,Dr. Ronald R. Lints, DDS MS, has been helping people from age seven to adults of all ages with braces. He is also one of the nations topInvisalignproviders.

Braces are one type of orthodontic treatment that slowly aligns the teeth and jaws. For those who require advanced correction, braces remain a top choice for aligning smiles efficiently.After attaching special brackets, an archwire is guided through to apply gentle but continuous pressure. Over time, this guides tooth movement to their ideal positions.

Today, advanced braces are sleek and discreet, with a slimmer profile than in the past. So, you can feel more confident wearing them and get results faster than you may expect.Today, more adults in the Traverse City, Elk Rapids, and Suttons Bay areas are getting started with treatments like braces or Invisalign and gettingfantastic results.

Another option isceramic braceswith brackets that are clear or match your teeth color. Then, all that is visible is the thin archwire, making these braces very discreet.For those who want to avoid the look of traditional metal brackets, these advanced braces may be a great alternative. While wearing ceramic braces, practicing good oral hygiene will ensure they remain as discreet as possible.

For kids and some adults, its great fun to choose colorful elastics for their braces. Then, when you come in for your next adjustment, you can change to another color choice. For example, choose your favorite color combination, or wear colors of your favorite sports team. Otherwise, you may choose elastics that will blend in and remain unnoticeable. Choosing a color scheme can be fun and an enjoyable part of wearing braces.

Todays traditional metal braces are better than ever and more streamlined than in the past. Their smaller metal brackets are durable, and their time-tested design transforms smiles efficiently and precisely for people of all ages.For braces candidates, they remain one of the fastest and most effective ways to get incredible results. Also, they tend tocost around the sameas Invisalign, with the cost varying by individual case.

Importantly, the benefits of wearing braces are incredible and worth the time and investment. When treatment is concluded, you will have a beautiful smile to enjoy a lifetime. Even better, you can enjoy significant health benefits that come with a properly aligned smile.

Dr. Lints and his staff believe that your smile is the most important thing you wear. Our treatment philosophy is: health, function, and aesthetics. We provide comprehensive orthodontic treatment plans for children, teenagers, and adults in Northern Michigan.

Dr. Ronald Lints is active in his orthodontic profession and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. Dr. Lints thoroughly discusses treatment options with both parents and patients. His three Michigan orthodontic offices utilize state-of-the-art technology to aid in developing personalized orthodontic treatments. Lints Orthodontics utilizes 3D Dental CT imaging, self-ligating braces, Invisalign treatment, and educational software programs to deliver excellent orthodontic care.

Dr. Lints enjoys collaborating with other oral health specialists, general dentists, and medical professionals when treating patients with dental implants, jaw joint pain or dysfunction, full mouth reconstruction, surgical approaches, and third molar removal.Dr. Lints believes continuing education is crucial to improving treatment outcomes and working relationships with dentists and healthcare professionals.

Dr. Lints wife, Mary, and their four sons remain the focus in his life outside of his orthodontic practice. In his spare time, Dr. Lints enjoys spending time with family, traveling, farming, hunting in Northern Michigan, fishing local inland lakes and Lake Michigan, and watching Big Ten sports. As a northern Michigan native, Dr. Lints regularly supports public and private education and extracurricular activities.