Starting braces in Scottsdale is an exciting step toward a healthier, more confident smile. At Ziehmer Orthodontics, Dr. Z (board-certified orthodontist) carefully places each bracket during your bonding appointment, ensuring a comfortable experience while explaining every stage of your smile transformation process clearly.
Conveniently located at 18511 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite 204, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, We offer traditional metal braces, clear braces, and self-ligating braces for kids, teens, and adults. Our experienced team creates personalized treatment plans designed to achieve beautifully aligned, healthy smiles for every patient.
Modern braces to precisely align teeth and correct bite alignment.
Modern braces for straighter teeth and confident smiles.
Clear braces that straighten teeth without drawing attention.
Braces can address a wide range of orthodontic concerns, improving both the function and appearance of your smile. Our team carefully evaluates your teeth and bite to recommend the most effective treatment.
Conditions Treated:
Focusing on growth patterns and early intervention orthodontics.
Using dental braces or aligners to create a harmonious smile.
Precision correction for gaps and bite alignment.
Final detailing for a stable, flawless result.
Braces move teeth by applying gentle, continuous pressure through an archwire secured to brackets on each tooth. This pressure gradually reshapes the bone and ligament around the tooth root, shifting it into proper position. Most patients are seen every 4–8 weeks so Dr. Z can adjust the wire and keep treatment on track.
Treatment Timeline Overview:
Offering personalized braces bonding to help kids, teens, and adults achieve confident, healthy smiles.
At Ziehmer Orthodontics, we focus on making your orthodontic experience comfortable, clear, and personalized. We take the time to understand your smile goals and create a treatment plan designed specifically for you.
Our team uses modern orthodontic techniques and a patient-focused approach to ensure you feel confident throughout your braces journey, from your first visit to the moment your new smile is revealed.
Our streamlined orthodontic process ensures every patient enjoys a comfortable, personalized journey. From your initial consultation to long-term smile care, our Scottsdale orthodontic team guides you through each step with clarity, compassion, and the latest treatment technology.
After the initial exam and orthodontic records, Dr. Z will discuss all treatment options, and together, you’ll work to achieve your treatment goals.
Once you’ve chosen a treatment plan, our treatment coordinator will go over your insurance benefits and help you select the most affordable payment option
Our proprietary, color coded ZMYL system that was developed by Dr. Z will guide you through the different stages of treatment so that you will always know where you are in the process and what comes next.
Once treatment is completed, retainers will be required to preserve your ZMYL! Many of our patients continue to see us well beyond treatment completion to ensure they keep ZMYLING for life!!!
The cost of braces depends on the type you choose, the complexity of your bite, and the length of treatment. We work with most major dental insurance plans that include orthodontic coverage, and for patients without coverage, we offer in-house, interest-free payment plans so treatment fits your budget. See our full financing options and detailed cost breakdown.
Find the Right Braces Option:
| Braces | Clear Aligners | |
|---|---|---|
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Best For |
Complex bites, severe crowding, jaw correction |
Mild-to-moderate cases |
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Removable |
No, fixed to teeth |
Yes, removable for eating |
|
Visibility |
Traditional visible; clear options available |
Nearly invisible |
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Maintenance |
Higher, careful brushing/flossing required |
Easier, remove to clean teeth |
|
Patient Responsibility |
Low, no compliance needed |
High — must wear 20–22 hrs/day |
Not sure which is right for you? Dr. Z will help you decide at your consultation. Want the full picture first? Read our detailed braces vs. Invisalign comparison.
Common options include metal braces, ceramic braces, clear braces, and self-ligating braces. Each type offers different benefits depending on your goals and lifestyle.
Explore all options: Types of teeth braces
You may feel mild soreness after getting braces or after adjustments, but the discomfort is temporary and usually fades within a few days.
Get the full details: Do braces hurt?
Brush above, below, and around brackets using a soft toothbrush. Angle your brush carefully and use floss threaders or water flossers to clean under the wires.
Read step-by-step instructions: How to brush your teeth with braces?
Braces pricing depends on factors like the type of braces, treatment length, and complexity. Most orthodontists offer payment plans to make treatment affordable.
View the full breakdown: How much do braces cost?
Yes. Braces can actually help manage spacing, close gaps, or prepare alignment before implants or replacement teeth. See the complete guide: Can you get braces with missing teeth?
No — you can schedule an orthodontic consultation directly. Referrals are optional and only needed if your insurance requires one.
Read the full explanation: Do you need a dentist referral for braces?
Not always. Some patients start treatment while baby teeth are still present, especially if early correction can prevent bigger orthodontic issues later.
Learn more in our full guide: Do you need to lose all baby teeth before braces?
