How We Can Help
Looking for Lehigh Valley braces? Exeter Smiles offers a wide variety of orthodontic services to help produce a long-lasting smile. With multiple locations conveniently in and beyond the Lehigh Valley, we can help teens and adults alike realize the benefits of a brighter, straighter, and more confident smile.
We offer two different types of braces: traditional braces as well as Invisalign® braces, which use aligners that fit over your teeth. There are several differences between both options, including the materials used, comfort level, treatment length, and compliance. Our doctors will work with you to help you decide on the option that works best for your lifestyle and your smile!
Click below to learn more about each of these solutions:
Traditional
Our Lehigh Valley Braces use metal brackets temporarily affixed to your teeth and connected by wires to straighten your smile.
Invisalign
Invisalign treatment in Reading & Allentown uses a series of thin aligners that fit transparently over your teeth, straightening them over time.
Treatment Comparison
Want a quick breakdown on the differences between traditional braces and Invisalign aligners?
| Invisalign Aligners | Traditional | |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Nearly invisible aligners | Metal brackets |
| Comfort | No adjusting of wires or brackets to rub against cheeks and gums | Some mild discomfort during initial application and adjusting |
| Treatment Length | 9-18 months based on complexity | 9-24 months based on complexity |
| Treatment Compliance | Can be variable as patient can choose not to wear | Very high — Braces affixed to teeth |