# Steele Creek Orthodontics: Where Everyone Knows Your Smile\!

> Looking for an Orthodontist in Charlotte, NC? We're a top provider for Invisalign \& Braces\.

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## Braces
- [Braces For Kids](https://orthosteelecreek.com/braces/braces-for-kids/): Thousands of kids around the United States need braces\. Braces are an effective orthodontic treatment for crowded or crooked teeth; they also correct bites or jaw misalignment\. Knowing when your child needs braces isn't always easily determined\. Thankfully, the team at Steele Creek Orthodontics can help\.
- [Braces For Adults](https://orthosteelecreek.com/braces/braces-for-adults/): Are you nervous about wearing braces as an adult? You may feel a little self\-conscious about having metal or colored brackets on your teeth and how the mechanism affects your smile\. However, roughly 20% of orthodontic patients are adults, and they can tell you from experience that the treatment time can lead to a better bite and prevent further dental concerns\.
- [Braces FAQ](https://orthosteelecreek.com/braces/braces-faq/): Braces are a common corrective treatment plan for both kids and adults looking for straighter and healthier teeth\. However, it’s common for patients to have questions and concerns before and during treatment\. Below are some frequently asked questions about braces that we receive at Steele Creek Orthodontics\.
- [Braces For Teens](https://orthosteelecreek.com/braces/braces-for-teens/): At Steele Creek Orthodontics, we provide orthodontic care for patients of all ages, including braces for teens\. We use the latest orthodontic technology to straighten your teeth faster and more effectively\. If your teenager has lost all their baby teeth and shows crooked or crowded permanent teeth, schedule an orthodontic appointment\.
- [Types of Braces](https://orthosteelecreek.com/braces/types-of-braces/): Braces are the tried and true method of orthodontics\. There are a variety of braces types to choose from depending on your needs and lifestyle\.

## Invisalign
- [Invisalign For Kids](https://orthosteelecreek.com/invisalign/invisalign-for-kids/): When it comes to smile\-straightening procedures, braces don’t always seamlessly fit into our children’s lives\. Fortunately, metal braces are no longer the only treatment option for straightening their teeth and repairing dental issues\.
- [Invisalign FAQ](https://orthosteelecreek.com/invisalign/invisalign-faq/): Are you considering investing in Invisalign to improve your smile? It’s important to be well informed before making your final decision\. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Invisalign\.
- [Invisalign For Adults](https://orthosteelecreek.com/invisalign/invisalign-for-adults/): There’s never been a better time to straighten your teeth with the most advanced clear aligner in the world\. Steele Creek Orthodontics is proud to be a VIP Diamond provider of Invisalign clear aligners, which give you a clear, convenient, and comfortable option to achieve the smile you’ve always wanted\.
- [Invisalign For Teens](https://orthosteelecreek.com/invisalign/invisalign-for-teens/): Bummed out about having braces? Invisalign Teen aligners give you a whole new way to wear braces for a “clearly” amazing smile\!

## Patient Resources
- [Cherry Payment Plans](https://orthosteelecreek.com/patient-resources/cherry-payment-plans/)
- [Your First Visit](https://orthosteelecreek.com/patient-resources/your-first-visit/): Our greatest goal is to give you the healthy, straight smile you’ve always wanted\. We understand that choosing to receive orthodontic care is a pretty big decision, and we understand your reasons for wanting to improve the way you look and feel\.
- [Financial Information](https://orthosteelecreek.com/patient-resources/financial-information/): The cost of your orthodontic treatment will vary, depending on your unique needs and treatment plan\. Our staff will discuss the cost of your treatment and each available payment plan option with you, so you can make the best choice for yourself\.
- [Emergency Care](https://orthosteelecreek.com/patient-resources/emergency-care/): You might be surprised to learn that you may be able to solve many problems yourself temporarily until you can get to our office\. If there is a loose piece that you can remove, put it in a plastic bag or envelope and bring it with you to your next appointment\.
- [Common Orthodontic Issues](https://orthosteelecreek.com/patient-resources/common-orthodontic-issues/): Orthodontics is not just used for cosmetic and aesthetic treatment to realign your smile\. In many cases, treatment can be used to correct a wide range of dental problems to improve your overall oral health and prevent future issues from arising\.

## Resources
- [Orthodontic Retention](https://orthosteelecreek.com/resources/orthodontic-retention/): Finally, your braces have been removed and your smile is beautiful, straight, and best of all, metal\-free\! However, your orthodontic journey isn’t quite completed\. To keep your smile looking its best, you’ll have to wear a retainer to preserve and stabilize your results\.
- [Technology](https://orthosteelecreek.com/resources/technology/): Orthodontic treatments had a reputation for causing discomfort for many years\. However, technological advances have reduced discomfort, gagging, and other issues previously associated with orthodontic solutions\.
- [Types of Appliances](https://orthosteelecreek.com/resources/types-of-appliances/): Giving you the best quality treatment means using the most advanced technology orthodontics has to offer\. Learn about the variety of appliances we use to give you the best results\.

## Other Treatments
- [Phase 1 Treatment](https://orthosteelecreek.com/other_treatments/phase-1-treatment/): Two\-phase orthodontic treatment can help give your child a straight and beautiful smile\. The process begins with Phase One orthodontic treatment in Charlotte, NC\. Phase One treatments usually start around the age of six, building a foundation of robust oral health\.
- [Herbst Appliance](https://orthosteelecreek.com/other_treatments/herbst-appliance/)
- [Mouthguards](https://orthosteelecreek.com/other_treatments/mouthguards/): Protecting your smile while playing sports is essential when you have braces\. Mouthguards help protect your teeth and gums from injury\. If you participate in basketball, boxing, hockey, football, gymnastics, lacrosse, martial arts, racquetball, rugby, track and field, skateboarding, skiing and snowboarding, skydiving, soccer, surfing, volleyball, water polo, weightlifting, or wrestling, it is recommended by the American Association of Orthodontists that you wear a mouthguard\.
- [TMJ \- TMD](https://orthosteelecreek.com/other_treatments/tmj-tmd/): Millions of Americans suffer from chronic facial and neck pain as well as severe, recurring headaches\. In some cases, this pain is due to Temporomandibular Disorder, also known as TMD\.
- [Surgical Orthodontics](https://orthosteelecreek.com/other_treatments/surgical-orthodontics/): Surgical orthodontics, also known as orthognathic surgery, is a type of orthodontic treatment used to correct severe cases that include bad bites, jaw bone abnormalities, and malocclusion\. Oral and maxillofacial surgery is one of the nine recognized dental specialties, and it focuses on treating complex craniofacial cases that involve the mouth, jaw, face, and skull\.

## Locations
- [Charlotte](https://orthosteelecreek.com/location/charlotte/)

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