A straighter can do a significant amount for your health and your confidence. Orthodontics is the way we can help you get there. We want you to experience a smile you are proud of. If you are interested in learning about Invisalign and straightening your teeth, call our Lafayette, CO, office for health-conscious orthodontics.
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What is Orthodontics?
Orthodontics is an umbrella of dental treatments that straighten your teeth. There are many different ways to do so, and many can actually be completed by cosmetic and restorative dentists such as Dr. Martin.
Straightening your teeth with orthodontics often takes anywhere between 6 months and a couple of years, depending on the needs of your smile. It isn’t a single-visit process like veneers or whitening.
While many people think of orthodontics as traditional metal braces, Invisalign and other more discreet braces methods have become more reliable and popular in recent years. Orthodontics doesn’t need to add metal to your smile or be uncomfortable. We use Invisalign to straighten your teeth comfortably and discreetly.
How Orthodontics Works for Your Smile
Stabilizing Results for Long-Term Support
What makes orthodontics especially valuable is that the results are not just cosmetic—they are functional and lasting. Once teeth are aligned and the bite is stabilized, retainers help hold everything in place while the surrounding bone and tissues fully adapt. This ensures the improvements you achieve are designed to last, supporting your smile, comfort, and oral health for years to come.
Improving Bite Function and Oral Health
As teeth move into proper alignment, the bite begins to function the way it was designed to. Chewing becomes more efficient, pressure is distributed more evenly across the teeth, and excess strain on the jaw joints and muscles is reduced. Straighter teeth are also easier to keep clean, which supports long-term gum health and helps protect against decay and wear.
Stabilizing Results for Long-Term Support
What makes orthodontics especially valuable is that the results are not just cosmetic—they are functional and lasting. Once teeth are aligned and the bite is stabilized, retainers help hold everything in place while the surrounding bone and tissues fully adapt. This ensures the improvements you achieve are designed to last, supporting your smile, comfort, and oral health for years to come.
Why a Straighter Smile?
Orthodontic treatment is about far more than appearance alone. When teeth are properly aligned, your smile functions more efficiently, feels more comfortable, and supports your oral health for the long term. At James Martin, DMD, orthodontics is designed to create results that look natural, feel balanced, and last.
Oral Health
Straighter teeth are easier to care for. When teeth overlap, tilt, or sit too close together, plaque and bacteria can hide in areas that brushing and flossing struggle to reach. Orthodontic treatment helps create proper spacing and alignment, making daily hygiene more effective and reducing the risk of tooth damage.
Function
A balanced bite allows your teeth and jaw to work together the way they should. Misalignment can place excess pressure on certain teeth, contribute to jaw discomfort, and make chewing less efficient. Orthodontics helps distribute biting forces evenly, improving comfort while eating and speaking, and reducing unnecessary strain on the jaw joints and muscles. The result is a smile that not only looks better but works better, so you can enjoy your life without worrying about your smile.
Cosmetic Harmony
Orthodontic care creates visual balance by closing gaps, straightening crowded teeth, and aligning your smile with your facial features. Even subtle adjustments can make a meaningful difference in symmetry and proportion, giving your smile a smoother, more cohesive appearance. This foundation often enhances the results of future cosmetic dentistry, if desired, and allows your natural smile to shine without distraction.
Confidence
When your smile feels comfortable, healthy, and aligned, it shows. Patients often find that orthodontic treatment gives them the freedom to smile, speak, and laugh without hesitation. That confidence carries into everyday interactions, creating a sense of ease that comes from knowing your smile looks great and functions as it should.
Learn if Orthodontics is Right for You
Orthodontics is ideal for patients who are struggling with these issues:
- Jaw pain or TMJ issues
- Gaps in your teeth
- Crooked teeth
- Overlapping teeth
- Crowded teeth
- Poor confidence because of an uneven smile
Different kinds of orthodontics address different issues. Invisalign is often recommended for simple to moderate orthodontic cases.
To be a candidate for orthodontics, you will need good oral health, especially good gum health. If you don’t have those yet, we can work with you to improve your smile’s wellness before you get orthodontic treatment.
Invisalign for Discreet Orthodontics
If you are looking for an easy and invisible way to straighten your teeth, we have the solution for you. Invisalign uses clear aligners to straighten your teeth over a period of 6 months to 2 years. It is gentle, with no adjustments and fewer visits to our office than traditional orthodontics.
You wear the invisible aligners for around 22 hours each day, and take them out to clean them and eat, making this kind of orthodontic care very simple. Dr. Martin will give you guidance on when to switch out your aligners, which typically happens every 2 weeks.
Visit our Invisalign page to learn more about this revolutionary approach to straighter teeth.
Planning Your New Smile with Digital Smile Design
We take your opinions seriously. When we create a new smile for you, with straighter teeth and improved function, we will consult with you on the appearance of your smile. One way we do this is with Digital Smile Design. We have a TV in each consultation and exam room, so we can show you exactly what our plan is for your smile. We can make any changes right then and there while displaying your new smile.
Digital Smile Design makes your new orthodontic results predictable, with results that you are in love with. We also love to help you visualize the cosmetic result orthodontics can have on your smile. When your teeth are straight, without gaps, it creates harmony with your face and gives you a boost of confidence. We believe our patients deserve that excitement and satisfaction before their treatment is even over!
Trust Dr. Martin for Life-Changing Results
Dr. Martin has over 2000+ hours of post-residency training, qualifying him to help you with straighter teeth and improved function. If you are struggling with a functional smile because of gaps, crooked teeth, TMJ pain, or jaw malocclusions, his expertise can help you find the right solution.
We take a personalized approach to your orthodontic care and dental care. If you are new to our office, we offer a 2-hour consultation that comprehensively covers your aesthetic concerns and evaluates your oral health. We can then customize solutions and recommendations just for you, whether that be Invisalign or our other cosmetic and restorative dentistry.
3D Imaging for Precise Planning
Every little bit counts when it comes to orthodontic care. We offer 3D imaging and will plan your future smile with precision using our 3D scans. Our iTero scanner offers one of the highest levels of precision in dental imaging and is used for your smile needs.
Straighten Your Teeth, Change Your Life
If you are ready for a straighter smile and all of the benefits that come with it, Dr. Martin offers Invisalign and other orthodontic planning, serving Boulder, Denver, and Lafayette. We love to help your smile shine and feel good. Call us for a new look, with improved function.
About Dr. Martin
Dr. James Martin received his doctorate in dentistry from Boston University in 2011 and then completed a one-year residency at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. He continues to travel all around the world to attend at least 200 hours a year of continuing education from the leaders in the field. Dr. Martin is also a Kois-trained dentist in order to provide top aesthetic and long-term oral health care. Dr. Martin blends innovation with personalized attention for a healthier, more radiant smile.
Darrell C.
“As a medical provider myself, I am quite impressed by the degree of care provided at this dental office. They have state of the art equipment and a beautiful clinic. Dr. Martin is incredibly thorough and the hygienist Marie has a delicate touch. Everyone at the front desk provided a warm welcome. And the soundtrack playing at the clinic was excellent If you want the best dental care, I recommend going here.”
Cheryl H.
“Dr Martin and the whole staff are amazing! I’ve been seeing Dr Martin for nearly a year now getting a lot of long overdue work done, and am currently nearing the end of the process of getting a couple implants. His work is amazing and top of the line! I have major anxiety in general, but excessive health (dental) anxiety and everyone here has been very supportive and understanding when I had many questions or just needed reassurance. Richelle, Kelly and Sabrina are the best as well and really make the whole experience positive.”
Judy P
“I don’t usually give reviews, but my experience with Dr. Martin and his staff have been excellent and beyond thorough. I’ve always had high anxiety with dental work. But, not this time with this office! I just got 2 crowns and a filling all in one sitting. The coolest thing is their oral sedation (which is free).
Didn’t feel a thing and just slept for a while after the procedure. If you suffer from dental anxiety and are sensitive to pain, I strongly recommend James Martin DMD and their awesome team! They really do rock!”
Jeremy W.
“Words can hardly express my appreciation. Their facility is High tech. They are knowledgeable and compassionate with a great ability to communicate. They enjoy what they do and take pride in their work. Dr. Martin is a true artist of his time and blessing to his field.”
Kathy G.
“This is THE Dental office to go to for fantastic personal care!! Dr James Martin’s staff is as caring and professional as Dr Martin. Every step of the way we have been treated with kindness and respect. Every step of the way the procedure has been explained in detail so I understand why things are going forward & the precise way that they are set out. Thank you to Dr James Martin and team!!”
Sherry W.
“Dr. Martin is the most thorough dentist I have ever been to. He truly cares about his patients and the quality of his work is excellent. The staff is so friendly and efficient at their jobs. The technology they use is very modern and some of their equipment I have never seen before with any of my previous dental offices. I highly recommend James Martin DMD!”
Darby M.
“This is by far the best dentist office I have ever been too. I would recommend them to anyone, especially those with fears of going. I have never felt more welcomed or treated with as much respect.”
Rebecca D.
“I have a major phobia of the dentist. Which has made me not go when I’ve needed too. After my initial call, the office emailed and text to follow up to have me make an appointment. Dr. Martin was great. He talked me through the first step of work I would need, and he made me feel comfortable. I was put under for my first step of work. I got a text the next day to follow up on my care and Dr. Martin talked me through the concerns I had. All of the team was wonderful as well! I appreciate this office and what they do to help people get the care they need.”
Jesse G.
“I’m completely amazed by how wonderful the staff is here as well as Dr. Martin. I can honestly say that I have never been this comfortable at a dentist’s office in my life. Dr. Martin truly cares about his patients and is passionate about what he does. I have low sinuses and he was able to extract my tooth without perforating my sinus. That was a first for me. He listens to his patients. I will never go anywhere else for dental care. From the first point of contact with his office to my most recent follow-up appointment today, the care, the kindness, and the helpfulness have been genuine and consistent!”
Dan C.
“Best dentist I’ve ever had. Everyone on the team is friendly and very knowledgeable. They really make going to the dentist a relaxing experience instead of an anxious one.”
Lauren Y.
“This is the best dentist I’ve ever been to! Go here and you’ll be completely satisfied.”
Brian C.
“All the things I was scared about and all my concerns, Dr. Martin dissuaded me from feeling those things. I’ve never been to any location, like any business or doctor, that’s really cared as much as [this office] does and goes out of their way to make sure that I’m taken care of; that’s a big thing for me. Things that I’m able to do now that I wasn’t before, that’d be being happy and proud to take pictures. Since getting all this work done and completed, I’m actually able to eat all the things that I want now.”
