Orthodontic Treatment Options
Every smile is different and every patient deserves individualized care.
At Coombs Orthodontics, we guide you through your options and help you choose the treatment that truly fits your needs, goals, and lifestyle.
Early Orthodontic Treatment
Little smiles deserve thoughtful, expert care. Early orthodontic treatment with Dr. Coombs focuses on guiding healthy growth and development, so your child can smile confidently for a lifetime.
Not every child needs orthodontics, and every smile grows at its own pace. After your child’s first ortho check-up (recommended by age 7), Dr. Coombs will help you make the best decision for your child.
Orthodontics for Teens
The teen years are an important time for building confidence, independence, and healthy habits.
Thoughtfully planned orthodontic care can help teens feel comfortable with their smile and confident showing up as themselves.
We offer a variety of teen-friendly treatments, including custom braces, clear braces, gold braces, and clear aligners, so your teen can choose an approach that fits their style.
Orthodontics for Adults
Whether you’re revisiting treatment or starting for the first time, adult orthodontics is about confidence that fits your life.
We offer clear, discreet options, including in-house aligners for minor shifting, designed around comfort, flexibility, and lasting results.
Retainers
Once you achieve your new smile, you’ll want to keep it in its best condition for life. Wearing your retainers consistently is the key.
After braces or clear aligner treatment, you’ll receive custom retainers to support your new smile. We provide both removable and “permanent” retainers and will tell you everything you need to know about proper wear and care.
Types of Braces
We provide braces options to fit every age, lifestyle, and smile. You’ll be able to choose from custom KLOwen® braces, gold braces, clear braces, and traditional metal braces.
Invisalign®
We provide Invisalign for kids, teens, and adults in Rock Hill. If you’re looking for a discreet, flexible approach to orthodontics, clear aligners could be the perfect fit.
Types of Orthodontic Appliances
Some smiles need a little extra help. In cases where the jaws are too narrow to accommodate all teeth, or there is a severe malocclusion (bite misalignment), Dr. Coombs may include an orthodontic appliance in your personalized treatment plan.
Appliances help us achieve beautiful, stable results in the shortest amount of time.
Surgical Orthodontics
Once jaw growth is complete, clear aligners or braces alone may not be sufficient, and jaw surgery may be recommended.
If you or your child requires jaw surgery, Dr. Coombs will collaborate with a trusted surgeon to coordinate your care and ensure a seamless treatment experience for you. We’ll be here to guide you through the process.
Jaw surgery is not a first resort solution for us, and we try to prevent it through early, interceptive orthodontics.
Airway Orthodontics
Airway orthodontics goes beyond straightening teeth. It focuses on creating healthy, open airways for better breathing and improved sleep.
For children, a Rapid Palatal Expander (RPE) can guide jaw growth and open space for easier nasal breathing. For teens and adults, advanced expanders like MARPE and MSE help widen a narrow upper jaw, reduce airway restriction, and support long-term health.
With Dr. Coombs’ airway-focused approach, treatment is designed not just for a beautiful smile, but for a healthier, easier life.
Tooth and Gingival Recontouring
Tooth and gingival recontouring can help refine the shape of teeth and gums for a more balanced, natural-looking smile.
With Dr. Coombs’ background as a general dentist, these small adjustments are thoughtfully planned as part of a comprehensive, aesthetic-focused approach.
Mouthguards
Mouthguards are essential for protecting teeth, jaws, and orthodontic appliances during sports and physical activity.
Designed for comfort and a precise fit, custom mouthguards support both safety and confidence, whether you’re protecting a growing smile or an active adult lifestyle.
Teeth Whitening
We offer Zoom! in-office whitening as a safe, effective way to brighten your smile in a single visit.
This professional treatment is carefully supervised to deliver noticeable results while protecting the health of your teeth and gums.
Lead with a smile.
We’ll make the next steps easy!
Book a complimentary consultation at our Rock Hill orthodontic office, or start with a virtual consult from home first.