Braces · Metro Detroit
The Best Braces
In The Business
The Only Certified Damon® Educators In Metro Detroit
We've used and taught the Damon System longer than any practice in the region. Our doctors have lectured worldwide on its advantages. When you choose Reynolds, you're getting the team that trains other orthodontists.
How Braces — And The Damon System — Actually Work
Braces use brackets bonded to the surface of each tooth, connected by a wire. That wire is the engine, it applies gentle, continuous pressure that slowly guides teeth into proper alignment. The brackets are the steering wheels, directing where each tooth moves.
What sets our approach apart is the Damon System. Traditional braces use small elastic ties (ligatures) to hold the wire in the bracket. Those ligatures create friction and require more force to move teeth. The Damon bracket has a built-in sliding door which virtually eliminates the friction entirely. The result: lower forces, less inflammation, and a more comfortable process from start to finish.
— Why This Matters Lower force application means less stress on your teeth and surrounding tissue throughout treatment. Most of our patients are surprised by how comfortable the process actually is.
Type Of Braces We Offer
Four options under one expert team. Choose the bracket; we'll handle the clinical decision-making
Two-Phase Treatment For Children
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first evaluation by age 7. About 20% of children benefit from early treatment — and timing matters.
What to Expect — And How It All Works Out
What to Expect During Treatment
After brackets are placed, you'll come in every 6–10 weeks for wire adjustments. Expect mild soreness for a few days after each appointment — similar to the feeling after a workout. It passes quickly.
You'll avoid hard, sticky, and chewy foods throughout treatment to prevent bracket damage. Most patients have 1–2 repair visits over the course of treatment. With a little care while eating, the process is completely manageable.
We schedule your next appointment before you leave each visit, so getting a convenient time is easy.
Financing and Insurance
We work with most dental insurance plans and use OrthoFi, the most flexible payment platform in orthodontics. Most plans run zero interest. Most families fit treatment into the $200–$300/month range. Extended low-interest plans are available for longer timelines.
Orthodontics also qualifies for HSA and FSA programs, which means you can pay with pre-tax dollars. If you have an orthodontic insurance benefit (typically $750–$1,500 in metro Detroit), apply that first, then cover the rest with pre-tax HSA or FSA funds for maximum savings.
Michigan does not have a Medicaid orthodontic program. We offer extended financing options to help make care accessible for all families regardless of coverage.
Wondering what braces cost? See our braces and Invisalign cost guide for typical fees and monthly payments.
After Braces: Retention
Once treatment ends, we scan your teeth digitally — no messy molds — to create custom retainers. Retainers are essential: teeth naturally want to shift back toward their original positions. Once your scan is on file, we can mail replacement retainers directly to you. No additional fitting appointment needed.
Retention is for life. Wearing your retainers as directed is the only way to protect the result you worked for.
Braces FAQs
Answers to the questions we hear most from patients and parents across metro Detroit.
Four Locations Across Metro Detroit
Same expert clinical team, same flexible payment plans, same commitment to bite-aware aligner treatment wherever you live.
