At B Orthodontics, we are constantly on the lookout for anything that can offer our patients new options for effective, efficient, more comfortable orthodontic treatment. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that LightForce clear braces, a cutting-edge orthodontic technology that combines state-of-the-art 3D printing with artificial intelligence, is now available at our office!
What Is LightForce?
LightForce is a significant advance on traditional braces because its 3D printed brackets are fully customized to each patient’s teeth. This design allows for more secure bonds, more precise tooth movements, and faster treatment times compared to traditional braces. Traditional metal brackets, although they have gotten smaller and lighter over the years, are still one-size-fits-all, and because of this, they can’t always be placed at the exact right spot to guide the most efficient tooth movement to achieve a patient’s individual treatment goals. By contrast, LightForce brackets are designed to be placed precisely where they need to be on the teeth, and they are printed from a clear, discreet ceramic material.
LightForce’s innovative hardware is paired with AI-guided software that provides orthodontists with the advantage of data gathered from previous cases. Algorithms then help generate the optimal treatment plan for each patient to achieve the desired tooth movement and treatment outcome, under the expert control and supervision of your orthodontist. This makes treatment planning faster and more accurate.
The result of combining 3D printing and AI in this fashion is more customization than has previously been available in orthodontic treatment. Here’s how it works in practice.
How LightForce Clear Braces Treatment Works
To begin planning for treatment with LightForce, we start with an initial consultation coupled with a complete digital scan of your mouth. (No traditional impressions with messy, uncomfortable trays of good needed!) This scan captures every detail needed to make a precise 3D model of your teeth. It is then used to design custom brackets made to fit each individual tooth exactly.
We then create a personalized treatment plan for you in LightForce’s AI-powered software, which gives us total control over devising, adjusting, and approving each aspect of your orthodontic journey. LightForce also streamlines and optimizes bracket placement with its unique indirect bonding trays, which are customized specifically for you according to your treatment plan. These position each bracket exactly where it needs to fit on each tooth so they can be bonded both more accurately and efficiently, unlike metal brackets that need to be individually and painstakingly placed tooth by tooth.
As with traditional braces, you will need regular checkups at our office to monitor your progress and make adjustments as needed. However, the precision of the digital planning means fewer adjustments, and thus fewer appointments, are typically needed.
The Advantages of LightForce Braces
LightForce is designed to map out the most direct and comfortable path for your teeth to travel from where they are now to their position in the beautifully aligned smile you want. The benefits of this technology are:
| Benefit | What It Means for You |
| Shorter Treatment Times | Thanks to advanced digital planning and custom brackets, your treatment could be faster than with traditional metal braces. |
| Less Discomfort | Custom brackets use gentler force and move teeth more precisely, making the process more comfortable. |
| Less Irritation | Sleek, custom-fit brackets are designed to reduce rubbing and soreness inside your mouth. |
| Fewer Office Visits | With fewer adjustments needed and durable custom brackets, you’ll spend less time in the dentist’s chair for repairs or checkups. |
| Discreet Appearance | Clear ceramic brackets blend in with your teeth, giving you a natural smile that’s way less obvious than metal braces. |
For patients interested in an orthodontic treatment option that offers a high degree of personalization, efficiency, and discretion, LightForce is an option worth exploring.
Expanding Your Choices for Orthodontic Treatment in Orange County
B Orthodontics has long paired traditional attentive patient care with the latest orthodontic technology that makes treatment better, faster, and more comfortable than ever. We’re thrilled to be able to offer LightForce alongside traditional braces, lingual braces, and clear aligners so our patients have more choices than ever. If you’re ready to find the treatment option that fits your lifestyle and your goals for a bright, healthy smile, we’re here to help. Contact us here to schedule your consultation today.
