Orthodontic Treatments in Eugene, OR

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics is one of the nine specialties. Essentially, while orthodontics entails the management of tooth movement, dentofacial orthopedics involves the guidance of facial growth and development, which occurs largely during childhood and adolescence. Orthodontic Appliances are frequently used — the more familiar braces for orthodontics and other specialized appliances like headgear, MARA (Mandibular Anterior Repositioning Appliance) and expanders depending on what facial abnormalities are present. Sometimes, orthopedic treatment may precede conventional braces, but often, the two are used at the same time. So if your child gets braces and a MARA, they are actually undergoing orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.

The teen years are the most efficient window for comprehensive orthodontic treatment, with permanent teeth in place and active growth still available to work with. Thornton Orthodontics gives Eugene teens real choice in how their treatment looks: traditional metal braces, Clarity™ clear ceramic braces, or Invisalign Teen® clear aligners. We schedule around Eugene-area school calendars and offer care on select non-school weekdays to limit missed class time, and our office runs monthly contests, a game room, and a patient photo monitor — because teens who enjoy their appointments actually show up for them. Average treatment runs about 22 months.

Roughly one in five orthodontic patients is over 21, and adult treatment at Thornton Orthodontics is built around discretion and schedule. Dr. Thornton is an Invisalign® Preferred Provider with more than 20 years of Invisalign experience and over a thousand aligner cases treated in this office — treatment plans start with an iTero® digital scan, with no impressions required. Clarity™ ceramic braces are a second discreet option for adults who need fixed appliances. Beyond appearance, adult orthodontics corrects bites that cause uneven enamel wear, makes teeth easier to clean, and prepares the mouth for crowns, bridges, or implants your dentist may have recommended. Flexible payment arrangements, FSA and HSA eligibility, and 0% in-office financing are available.

Request Your Free Exam · Explore Braces · Learn About Invisalign®

• With a comfortable design and an attractive, translucent appearance, your Clarity™ ceramic brackets will leave you smiling!
• Made of innovative ceramic material for an attractive appearance, Clarity™ brackets are also extremely durable and fracture-resistant.
• Because Clarity™ brackets blend in with your natural tooth color, you won’t be reluctant to show off your smile.
• With a small, smooth design, Clarity™ brackets are comfortable to wear and easy to clean.
• The ceramic material used for Clarity™ resists staining, so you can eat and drink all your favorite foods and beverages without worrying about discoloration.
• Clarity™ brackets are trusted and used by orthodontists worldwide and have helped more than one million patients get beautiful smiles.

Turn correction into expression with WildSmiles braces! Here at Thornton Orthodontics, we are excited to provide this unique opportunity to our patients. WildSmiles are specially designed brackets that come in a variety of fun shapes, including stars, hearts, soccer balls, footballs, flowers, and Super-Diamonds® They’re a fun alternative to traditional braces and let you customize your smile to best fit your personality! WildSmiles provides the same quality of smile after treatment but makes the experience that much more enjoyable.

1. Design your smile with this cool design tool and choose which shapes you want!
2. Call us at 541-686-1732 to schedule a complimentary consultation to find out more!

For Doctors:

WildSmiles designer orthodontic brackets are made in the USA and patented designs offered exclusively through WildSmiles Inc. Use of logos, products, and other proprietary information is expressly granted by WildSmiles Inc. A copy of all registered trademarks and patents can be found on file at the USPTO.