Orthodontic Treatment Options
Orthodontics in Jacksonville Beach & Nocatee/Ponte Vedra
The right treatment starts with understanding your smile.
At Lazzara Orthodontics, our ABO-Board Certified orthodontists take the time to understand your goals, evaluate your smile, and guide you toward the treatment option that fits you best.
Braces
Braces have come a long way, and they remain one of the most reliable ways to create a healthy, confident smile.
We offer both metal and clear braces and will help you choose the option that best fits your smile, lifestyle, and goals.
If you’re ready to get started on your first visit, we offer same-day braces, which means braces can often be placed in the same visit as your consultation.
Clear Aligners
We offer clear aligners for kids, teens, and adults using trusted systems including Invisalign®, Angel Aligner™, Clarity™, and Spark™.
During your consultation, we’ll help determine which option is the best fit for your smile and lifestyle.
Because aligners are removable, they make it easy to continue enjoying your favorite foods, activities, and daily routine throughout treatment.
Early Orthodontic Treatment
A child’s first orthodontic visit is all about understanding how their smile is growing and developing.
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends an initial evaluation around age 7, but that doesn’t necessarily mean treatment will begin right away.
Many children simply benefit from periodic monitoring, while others may benefit from early treatment to help guide jaw growth, create space for developing teeth, or address concerns before they become more complex.
Orthodontics for Teens
The teen years are often an ideal time for orthodontic treatment because the smile and jaws are still developing.
Whether your teen chooses braces or clear aligners, we’ll create a personalized treatment plan designed around their needs, goals, and lifestyle.
Our goal is to create beautiful results while making treatment feel as comfortable and convenient as possible along the way.
Orthodontics for Adults
It’s never too late to invest in a smile you feel confident sharing.
Many adults choose orthodontic treatment to improve their smile, address shifting teeth, or finally tackle concerns they’ve been putting off for years.
With discreet options like clear aligners and clear braces, treatment can fit comfortably into your professional and personal life.
Retainers
Once you achieve your new smile, you’ll want to keep it in its best condition for life. A beautiful smile is worth protecting, and wearing your retainers consistently is how you ensure that.
After braces or clear aligner treatment, you’ll receive a set of custom retainers that keep your smile beautifully aligned long after treatment ends.
Dentofacial Orthopedics
Orthodontics isn’t just about straightening teeth. In growing children, it can also help guide the development of the jaws and facial structures.
Dentofacial orthopedics uses specialized appliances and carefully timed treatment to encourage balanced growth and create the space needed for healthy alignment.
When recommended, these treatments work alongside your child’s natural development to help create a strong foundation for a healthy smile.
Orthodontic Appliances
Some smiles need a little extra help along the way.
In certain cases, our orthodontists may recommend a specialized appliance to help guide jaw growth, create space for developing teeth, improve bite alignment, or support more efficient treatment.
From palatal expanders and TADs to other growth-guiding appliances, each recommendation is carefully selected based on your unique needs and treatment goals.
Surgical Orthodontics
Some orthodontic concerns involve differences in jaw position that cannot be fully corrected with braces or aligners alone.
When jaw surgery is recommended, you’re not navigating the process on your own. After nearly two decades serving Northeast Florida, we’ve built strong relationships with many of the area’s leading specialists and surgeons.
We’ll help connect you with the right expert, coordinate your care, and guide you through every step of the process so you can move forward with confidence.
Airway/Growth-Focused Orthodontics
As part of every orthodontic evaluation, we look at more than just the position of the teeth.
Our orthodontists assess jaw development, facial balance, bite function, and overall growth patterns to help determine the most appropriate treatment approach.
In some cases, this may include recommending expansion or other orthodontic therapies designed to create space, support healthy development, and improve how the teeth and jaws work together.
FAQs About Orthodontic Treatment
What are the benefits of orthodontic treatment?
What orthodontic treatment options are
available for adults?
Adults today have more orthodontic treatment options than ever before.
At Lazzara Orthodontics, we offer modern adult orthodontic treatments, including discreet clear braces, removable clear aligners, and metal braces.
Whether you’re interested in a more discreet treatment option or need a solution for a more complex orthodontic concern, we’ll create a personalized treatment plan designed around your goals, lifestyle, and smile.
Can orthodontic treatment improve my oral
health?
Should I choose braces or clear aligners?
Let’s Create a Smile You’ll Feel Great About
Book your complimentary consultation with our orthodontic office in Jacksonville Beach or Nocatee in Ponte Vedra.