Metal and Clear Braces for Every Age
Clark braces at Bosonac Orthodontics give patients a proven way to correct misaligned teeth, bite issues, and jaw problems. Whether you need traditional metal braces for more complex alignment issues or clear braces for a more discreet option, our team builds the plan around you rather than around a template.
Our Clark, NJ office on Raritan Road has been straightening smiles for five decades, and braces are still the treatment we reach for most often when a case calls for precision.
Types of Braces We Offer
Traditional Metal Braces
Traditional metal braces are a tried-and-true solution for correcting even the most complex orthodontic issues. Made from durable, high-quality stainless steel, they provide precise control over tooth movement, ensuring effective results. Metal braces are ideal for patients who need comprehensive alignment correction, offering reliability and efficiency throughout treatment.
Clear Braces
Clear braces use tooth-colored or clear brackets to blend with your natural teeth, making them a more subtle alternative to metal braces. They offer the same level of effectiveness, gently shifting teeth into place, but with a less noticeable appearance, making them a popular choice for those seeking discreet orthodontic treatment.
What to Expect During Braces Treatment
Most braces cases run somewhere between 18 and 24 months, though simpler corrections finish sooner and complex bite work can run longer. Dr. Stephen and Dr. Brian will give you a realistic range at your first visit rather than a number pulled out of the air.
Here's how treatment usually goes:
- Placement. Brackets are bonded to your teeth and connected with a wire. The appointment takes an hour or two and nothing about it hurts.
- The first week. Expect some soreness as your teeth start to move, and a few days of your cheeks getting used to the brackets. Soft foods help. So does the wax we send you home with.
- Adjustments. You'll come in every four to eight weeks so we can change wires and check progress. These visits are short.
- Food to skip. Sticky, hard, and chewy things are the usual culprits. Caramel, ice, hard candy, and whole nuts cause most of the broken brackets we see.
- Keeping teeth clean. Brushing takes longer with braces and flossing needs a threader. It's a real habit change, and it's the thing that determines how your teeth look the day the brackets come off.
- Retainers. Once the braces come off, retainers hold everything in place. Skipping them undoes the work.
Braces at Every Age
Braces work for kids, teens and adults, and the reason to choose them changes with each. Younger patients often start while the jaw is still developing, which gives us more room to guide growth. Teens make up the largest group we treat. Adults come in for cases they put off, and there's no upper age limit on moving teeth.
If a fixed appliance isn't what you had in mind, Clark Invisalign is the removable alternative and it handles most mild to moderate cases. Braces still win on complex bite correction, so the honest answer depends on what your teeth are doing.
Why Choose Bosonac Orthodontics for Braces?
Our Clark orthodontists combine decades of experience with modern technology, and they treat every case as its own problem rather than a variation on a standard plan. Whether you're a child, teen, or adult, you get comprehensive orthodontic care in a welcoming, family-friendly environment. From your first consultation to the day the brackets come off, our team is focused on the result and on your comfort getting there.
Clark Braces FAQs
How long does braces treatment take?
Most cases run 18 to 24 months. Simpler corrections finish sooner and complex bite work runs longer. Dr. Stephen or Dr. Brian will give you a realistic range once they've seen your scans, and how closely you keep to appointments affects the timeline more than most people expect.
Do braces hurt?
Getting them put on doesn't hurt. The days after do involve some soreness as your teeth start moving, and the same thing happens for a day or so after each adjustment. Most patients handle it with soft food and over-the-counter pain relief. The bracket rubbing against your cheek settles down within a week or two.
What can't I eat with braces?
Sticky, hard, and chewy foods are the ones to avoid. Caramel, taffy, ice, hard candy, whole nuts, and popcorn kernels cause most of the broken brackets we see. Everything else is fair game, though cutting apples and carrots into pieces saves you a repair visit.
How often will I come in for adjustments?
Every four to eight weeks, depending on where you are in treatment. Adjustment visits are quick, usually 20 to 30 minutes, and we work hard to keep our Clark schedule running on time so you're not sitting around.
Am I too old for braces?
No. Teeth respond to steady pressure at any age, and adults make up a real share of our patient family in Clark. The main difference is that adult treatment sometimes takes a bit longer, since the jaw is no longer growing.
Get Started with Braces Today
If you're in Clark, NJ and looking for professional orthodontic care, we're here to help. Our team will work with you to build a plan that suits your case, whether that's traditional metal braces or a ceramic option. Schedule a free consultation at our Clark office and take the first step toward a straighter, healthier smile.
Call our Clark office at (732) 388-4144 or book online. We see patients of all ages and we'll tell you straight what your teeth need.