Orthodontics El Paso
Transforming Smiles with Expert Orthodontic Treatment
As a dual-trained pediatric dentist and orthodontist, Dr. Bowden has completed additional residencies where he learned about the intricacies of not just treating children, but also straightening smiles. As such, our team is able to provide truly comprehensive oral healthcare in one location for your children, as well as orthodontic treatment in El Paso for parents and adults, too! Call our office today to schedule a consultation and learn more.
Why Choose Jim Bowden, DDS for Orthodontics?
- Dual-Trained Dental Specialist with 30+ Years of Experience
- Convenient for Parents Looking to Straighten Their Smiles
- We Accept & Maximize Dental Insurance & Offer Financing
Orthodontics for All Ages
Orthodontics isn’t just for kids, it’s for teens, young adults, and professionals, too! Dr. Bowden offers a wide range of specialty services that are excellent for adults, ranging from tried-and-true ceramic and self-ligating braces to clear aligners. If you’re an adult interested in orthodontics in El Paso, know that our team can provide you with the outstanding results and service that you’re looking for!
Clear Aligners
Clear aligners are custom-fabricated trays that slip over the arches of your teeth to place a gentle, strategic amount of pressure on them. Over time, this force will shift your teeth into their ideal, aligned positions, helping correct minor to moderate crowding, bite problems, and more.
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Traditional Braces
Traditional metal braces are what most people imagine when they think of orthodontic treatment. Our team will adhere small metal brackets to each of your teeth, threading a metal wire through each of them. The archwire will be tightened to create force that gradually shifts the teeth to address more moderate to severe alignment concerns.
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Phase 1 Orthodontics
Typically recommended for children with both their temporary and permanent teeth (between six and nine years old), Phase 1 orthodontics can help guide your child’s jaw and oral development to prevent the need for extensive treatment when they get older. This treatment can include expansion appliances, headgear, limited braces, space maintainers, and more.
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Clear/Ceramic Braces
Ceramic braces are the best in aesthetics and function for those who have more moderate to severe orthodontic issues they need to have addressed. Because the wire is tooth-colored and the brackets are clear, the appliance is minimally visible, but it’s still able to help adults and teens tackle more moderate to severe orthodontic concerns.
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Self-Ligating Braces
Self-ligating braces have special slide mechanisms in the place of colored (or clear) elastic bands that you see on patients that wear traditional braces. These special brackets replace the need for elastics, as they use a spring clip or simple sliding mechanism to adjust with your teeth as they move. As a result, self-ligating braces need fewer adjustments than traditional braces.
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Retainers & Oral Appliances
Our patients are able to greatly benefit from choosing Jim Bowden, DDS for their retainers. We utilize the latest dental technology, including our 3D in-house printer, to craft customized retainers and other oral appliances within days. This is much more convenient for our patients, as they don’t need to wait the typical week or longer to receive their retainer from a laboratory. We also offer nightguards, TMJ appliances, and oral appliances for sleep apnea.
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Dentofacial Orthopedics
This sub-specialty of orthodontics aims to guide the growth of the teeth, jaw, and facial structure to address the underlying cause of orthodontic issues in children. Similar to Phase 1 orthodontics, this treatment is recommended at an age when a child’s jaw and skeletal structures are still developing, which is usually around seven and nine years old. The treatments included in dentofacial orthopedics can include headgear, palate and lower jaw expanders, and more.
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Orthodontic Emergencies
We understand that accidents happen, and we want to be there to help when they do! That’s why our team is happy to provide same-day emergency orthodontic care for when the unexpected strikes. Simply give our team a call and we’ll try to see you that same day or as soon as possible.