How We Treat: Precision Orthodontics & Advanced Technology

At Central Orthodontic Specialists (COS), we utilize a full spectrum of advanced orthodontic tools and techniques to customize a perfect smile for every patient. From state-of-the-art 3D digital planning to discreet clear aligners and essential retention devices, our approach ensures treatment is as efficient, comfortable, and effective as possible.

Orthognathic Surgery

The Foundation: Advanced Planning with 3D Orthodontics

Every successful treatment begins with a precise plan. We integrate advanced 3D Orthodontics into every step of your journey, using technology to enhance comfort and accuracy.

  • Intraoral Scanning: We use small, handheld scanners to capture highly accurate 3D digital models of your teeth and bite. This eliminates the need for messy, uncomfortable traditional impressions.

  • Benefits: Greater planning accuracy, enhanced visualization of the projected result, and often faster treatment times due to fewer necessary adjustments.

Active Treatment Options: Moving Teeth Effectively

We offer modern solutions for active tooth movement, catering to the aesthetic and functional needs of kids, teens, and adults.

Braces: Strength and Precision

Braces remain the most reliable and effective solution for treating the widest range of complex orthodontic issues.

  • Traditional Metal Braces: Durable and highly effective, metal braces provide precise control over complex tooth movement. They are a classic choice, especially for younger patients who enjoy customizing their smile with colored elastics.
  • Clear Braces: Made from ceramic materials, clear braces offer the same powerful control as metal braces but with a much more discreet, tooth-colored appearance. They are a popular aesthetic choice for teens and adults.

Clear Aligners: Discreet and Convenient Correction

Clear aligners offer a virtually invisible, flexible way to straighten your smile without the appearance of fixed brackets and wires.

  • Custom Design: Utilizing our 3D digital scans, we use Angel Aligners to create a series of custom-made, clear plastic trays.

  • Flexibility: Aligners are worn 20–22 hours per day and are removed for eating, brushing, and flossing, allowing for better oral hygiene and no food restrictions.

  • Ideal For: Mild to moderate misalignment, gaps, and patients seeking the ultimate aesthetic solution.

Phase-Specific Appliance: Preparing the Smile

Expanders: Creating Space for Growth

An expander (or palatal expander) is a specialized appliance used to gently widen the upper jaw.

  • Primary Goal: Expanders are most effective for children and preteens whose jaws are still developing. They create necessary space, helping to alleviate overcrowding and often preventing the need for future tooth extractions.

  • Secondary Benefits: They can also help improve breathing and ensure proper jaw alignment and facial balance as your child grows.

The Finishing Touch: Retention

Retainers: Protecting Your Investment

Retainers are a crucial, non-negotiable step after active treatment. They prevent your teeth from shifting back to their original positions (relapsing), ensuring your results last a lifetime.

  • Removable Options: Includes the durable Hawley Retainer (acrylic and metal) and Clear Retainers (virtually invisible custom plastic trays).

  • Fixed (Permanent) Retainers: A thin, discreet wire bonded to the back of the front teeth (usually the lower jaw) for a low-maintenance, constant solution.

Schedule Your Consultation

Ready to explore which advanced treatment method is right for your smile? Contact Central Orthodontic Specialists today to book your initial consultation. No referral is necessary.

Frequently Asked Questions

3D Orthodontics uses intraoral scanning to replace messy, uncomfortable impressions with quick, accurate digital models. This precision allows us to plan more effective tooth movements, leading to a more comfortable patient experience and potentially shorter overall treatment times.

The main differences are visibility and removability. Braces are fixed and made of visible metal or less-visible ceramic, offering maximum control for complex cases. Clear aligners are nearly invisible and can be removed for eating and cleaning, prioritizing aesthetics and convenience, typically for mild-to- moderate cases.

Expanders are used to gradually widen a narrow upper jaw to correct severe crowding, prevent bite issues, and create space for permanent teeth. While they are most effective for children and preteens whose jaws are still growing, they are occasionally used in conjunction with other treatments for teens or adults.

Yes, wearing a retainer is essential. After your braces or aligners are removed, the bone and tissues supporting your teeth need time to stabilize in their new position. Without a retainer, your teeth will inevitably shift back toward their original positions, undoing your treatment investment.

Clear aligners must be worn 20–22 hours per day to effectively move your teeth. They should only be removed for eating, drinking anything other than water, and during your regular brushing and flossing routine. Consistent wear is crucial for staying on track with your treatment timeline.

How We Treat

We offer various types of treatment for patients of all ages. We will customize your treatment to what best suits your orthodontic needs. We will customize your treatment to what best suits your orthodontic needs.

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3D Orthodontics

Clear Aligners

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Where to Find Us

Stevens Point

Monday – Thursday: 8.00-5.00

Central Orthodontic Specialists, SC
3333 Stanley St, Stevens Point, WI 54481

Waupaca

Wednesday – Thursday: 8:30 am–12 pm, 1–4 pm

Central Orthodontic Specialists, SC
1022 Royalton St, Waupaca, WI 54981