Address:
815 Rice Mine N Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Phone: (205) 752-4343
Office Hours:
Monday: 8 AM-5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM -5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM -5:30 PM
Thursday: 8 AM-5:30 PM
Friday: Closed
RiverView Orthodontics is your Tuscaloosa braces expert
If you’re looking for someone you can trust to provide a brilliant straight smile in the Tuscaloosa area, the team at RiverView Orthodontics is here for you. We proudly create beautiful new smiles for patients of all ages in Tuscaloosa and surrounding communities such as Demopolis. Traditional braces are one of the most effective tools we have for achieving optimal tooth and jaw alignment, and we’re proud to offer patients a variety of orthodontic options, including traditional metal braces and ceramic braces.
Braces treatment with your Tuscaloosa braces experts
Before we put your braces on, our team will collect digital x-rays, photos, and a model of your mouth. Our orthodontist will then use this data to formulate a customized treatment plan based on your particular orthodontic needs, which will include information about the movements each tooth needs to make in order to achieve optimal positioning. This will determine how your brackets are placed.
Once the brackets have been attached, wire is inserted to provide customized pressure on all the teeth that need to be moved. Through a process called remodeling, bends in the wire will encourage specific and precise movements of the teeth. This process involves minor changes in the bone that surrounds the roots of teeth. When your braces put pressure on a tooth, cells called osteoblasts and osteoclasts form around the its root. Together with the wire, this creates a negative pressure on one side of the tooth, where bone will be removed. On the other side of the tooth, the bone is reformed. This pressure and bone remodeling slowly moves teeth into the correct position.
Remodeling can only occur if constant pressure is put on a tooth. This means that teeth will often begin drifting back towards their old positions over time once your braces are removed. Fortunately, regular use of a retainer will help prevent this natural drifting and keep teeth in their new and improved positions!
What your Tuscaloosa braces team at RiverView can offer
Did you know today’s braces are better than ever? At Riverview Orthodontics, we offer proven options that correct everything from minor crowding to complex bite issues. If you’re searching for braces Tuscaloosa families trust, traditional metal braces remain one of the most efficient ways to close gaps and align teeth, which may help shorten overall treatment time while keeping costs in check. Their strength, durability, and value are big reasons they’ve stood the test of time and remain a leading choice in orthodontics Tuscaloosa patients choose year after year.
Metal Braces
Our tried-and-true metal braces are crafted from high-grade stainless steel and use small brackets and archwires to gently move your teeth into place. Today’s designs are sleeker and more comfortable than ever, and you can show off your style with colored elastics—or keep things subtle with clear or tooth-colored ties. Because metal braces are so versatile and reliable, they’re an excellent fit for a wide range of cases and lifestyles, delivering predictable results with a budget-friendly approach.
Ceramic Braces (Clear Aligners)
For a more discreet look, ceramic braces function like metal braces but use clear, tooth-colored brackets that blend with your smile. They’re especially popular with older teens and adults who want a lower-profile option during treatment. Because ceramic brackets are slightly larger and more delicate, we typically recommend them case-by-case and most often for the upper front teeth where appearance matters most. Our team will help you decide whether ceramic or metal brackets match your goals, routine, and treatment plan.
Using traditional braces, many patients notice visible improvements sooner than expected, which can boost confidence in both your smile and the process.
Your trusted Tuscaloosa braces experts
At RiverView, we believe that advanced, personalized care leads to the best results and most positive orthodontic experience. Dr. Mike Upton, and our skilled team treat every patient as an individual, crafting plans that fit your age, goals, schedule, and budget. When you choose braces with our practice, your orthodontist Tuscaloosa families rely on will pair leading-edge techniques with state-of-the-art technology to deliver efficient, comfortable care—so you can transform your smile and your confidence...and your life!
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