Board Certified Orthodontist - Braces R Us

(208) 737-0006

Twin Falls

(208) 788-0126

Hailey

(480) 668-8200

Mesa

Board Certified Orthodontist

Board Certified Orthodontist

Date: April 27, 2018

Board certification guarantees faster results, and a smile that lasts a lifetime. Only 20% of orthodontists reach this standard. Dr. Williams is one of only five total offices in Mesa that is board certified. Come see why our patients smile!

Cross-Bites and Bite Ramps

Cross-bites are a common problem in young kids and if not corrected, they can cause real problems with facial growth and development, jaw joints, and oral function. Obviously, some cross-bites are more detrimental than others, but none of them are good. You may be...

Phase I or Limited Treatment

Many types of early treatment are labeled “Phase I” or may also be presented as a “Limited Treatment.” The purpose of a Phase I treatment plan or a limited treatment plan is to provide a problem focused treatment that is limited in scope and duration. This approach to...

Habit Appliances

There are a multitude of appliances that are designed to help break, control, or prevent habits that are detrimental to oral development and function. Appliances have been designed to encourage and support normal oral functional development from infancy through...

What do elastics do and why do I need to wear them?

Almost everyone gets to wear elastics at some point in their orthodontic treatment. Elastics are used for an extremely wide variety of reasons and they are one of the most versatile auxiliaries used in treatment. The main reason they are used is to adjust the bite....

Why do I get pokey wires and what should I do when I get one?

Pokey wires are not fun, and they seem to appear at the most inconvenient times. Although painful, they are usually not a true orthodontic emergency, and can be treated easily and quickly at home with a little orthodontic wax.Whenever a patient starts orthodontic...

What are traditional braces and what do they do?

One may ask “how did we get to where we are today?” when considering all the modern types and styles of braces. With all the advancements and changes that take place routinely in the field of orthodontics, braces have certainly changed over the past few years. There...

What is a motion appliance, and what does it do?

Dr. Luis Carriere is the inventor of the Carriere 3D motion appliance. At various times it has been referred to as a Carriere Appliance, Carriere 3D Appliance, Carriere Motion Appliance, 3D Motion Appliance or just a Motion Appliance. Most people refer to it as a...

Why do I need attachments with my aligners?

A number of years ago, as a new company, Invisalign completely changed the world of orthodontic treatment. The concept, and method of moving teeth sequentially was not new. This form of treatment had been used for decades, but it was woefully complicated and required...

Broken Brackets; What do I do?

Braces, or orthodontic brackets, are bonded to the surface of the teeth with a special composite that is biocompatible with the tooth structure. These special adhesives are strong enough to allow the braces to stay in place in the hostile environment of the mouth....