Braces

Braces remain one of the most effective and reliable orthodontic treatments for creating healthy, well-aligned smiles. At Dr. Todd Connell Orthodontics, we provide advanced braces options for children, teens, and adults in Brookfield and Oak Creek, offering personalized care that supports long-term oral health and confidence.

Braces can correct crowding, spacing, bite problems, and jaw alignment issues with precision and consistency. Dr. Connell designs each treatment plan around the patient’s unique needs, using modern techniques and comfortable appliances to ensure predictable results and a smooth treatment experience.

With convenient locations in Brookfield, WI 53045 and Oak Creek, WI 53154, our practice makes high-quality orthodontic care accessible for families throughout the area. Whether you’re exploring braces for your child or considering treatment for yourself, our team provides expert guidance and supportive care every step of the way.

Broken Braces? What to do if a Bracket or Wire Breaks

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If you have broken braces, it’s essential to address the issue promptly to prevent discomfort and ensure your treatment progresses smoothly. It isn’t unusual to sometimes break a wire or bracket when you have braces. There’s nothing to panic about, but you should take action to get your broken braces fixed. Damaged braces can cause

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6 Facts About Two-Phase Orthodontic Treatment Parents Should Know

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Problems that will eventually need orthodontic attention can become obvious long before a child has all of their permanent teeth. Depending on the type of problem a child has, an AAO orthodontist may recommend two-phase treatment. It means that treatment is done at two different times, often to take advantage of predictable stages of dental

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You’re not to old to see an Orthodontist

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Adults’ teeth can be moved, too. Whether you’re 8 or 80, it’s the same physiological process that moves teeth through bone. Teeth move in response to forces being placed on them over time. Many orthodontic problems can be corrected as easily for adults as for children/teens. Adults have denser bone tissue than children, so treatment may take

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Consumer Alert on Direct To Consumer Orthodontic Companies

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Some online orthodontic companies make their treatment sound so easy. Perhaps you take a selfie and/or an impression of your teeth or get your teeth scanned. Next, you receive aligners in the mail and after so many months – straight teeth! Right? What else is there to think about?Before you decide to proceed with a

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October is National Orthodontic Month

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Beware of Do-It-Yourself Orthodontics

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Thousands of online videos offer purported “advice” and “instructions” on do-it-yourself (DIY) orthodontic care. The proliferation of misinformation led the American Association of Orthodontists to issue this consumer alert: Beware of Internet videos and websites which encourage people to try and straighten their own teeth. Moving teeth is a medical procedure and needs personal supervision

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