Advanced Orthodontic Care
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At McDonald Dentistry, we provide orthodontics for children, teens, and adults in Grand Forks, North Dakota, offering traditional braces and clear aligner options tailored to your unique smile goals.
Whether you’re exploring treatment options or ready to begin your journey, our team will help you find the orthodontic solution that fits your lifestyle, needs, and budget.
Benefits of orthodontic treatment include:
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Straighter, more attractive smiles
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Improved bite function
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Better oral health and hygiene
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Reduced crowding and spacing issues
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Increased confidence at every age
Braces: Reliable, Time-Tested Tooth Straightening
Braces are a reliable way to correct a wide range of orthodontic concerns, from crowding and spacing to more complex bite issues.
Treatment is carefully planned and monitored at each stage, gradually guiding teeth and jaws into better alignment. For younger patients, early care can help support proper jaw development and may reduce the need for more extensive treatment later.
For teens and adults, braces provide a dependable path to a healthier, more balanced smile with predictable results.
Predictable Results
Braces guide teeth with steady, controlled movement for reliable outcomes in both simple and complex cases.
Continuous Treatment
Because braces are fixed in place, they work around the clock without needing daily reminders or adjustments from the patient.
Low Maintenance
Unlike removable aligners, there are no trays to take in and out—just routine brushing, flossing, and regular check-ins.
Lasting Stability
With proper retention after treatment, braces help create long-term alignment and a stable, healthy smile.
Teeth Straightening Alternatives
We offer advanced orthodontic solutions designed to straighten your smile with less visibility and more comfort, including Invisalign® and Damon™ Smile.
Invisalign® Clear Aligners
Invisalign uses a series of custom-made, nearly invisible aligners to gradually move your teeth into place—without braces.
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Wear aligners about 23 hours a day
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Remove them to eat, drink, brush, and floss
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Switch to a new set of aligners every 7–14 days
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Straighten your teeth without metal brackets or wires
Treatment begins with advanced 3D imaging to map your entire smile plan from start to finish, allowing for a precise, predictable path to results.
Damon™ Smile Braces
Damon Smile uses a modern, self-ligating bracket system designed to move teeth with lighter force and greater comfort than traditional braces.
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Lighter, more comfortable tooth movement
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Fewer office visits and no tightening appointments
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Often supports broader, more natural-looking smiles
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No headgear and reduced need for extractions in many cases
This system is designed to deliver efficient treatment with excellent results and improved comfort throughout the process.