A Parent’s Guide to Braces and Invisalign

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Dr. Beau Boren

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1/28/2026

One of the questions parents ask us the most is “Which is better for children: Braces or Invisalign?”

The answer is that it depends on each child’s specific needs. At our practice we prioritize spending time listening to your goals – and theirs.

Traditional metal or clear braces can be a great choice for kids.

There’s minimal involvement except for avoiding foods that can damage brackets and wires.

And of course, brushing well is a top priority.

On the other hand, clear aligners are an excellent alternative for patients who are good at keeping to a schedule.

They’re also a great choice if you know that effective brushing is already a challenge.

In most cases, both treatment options are efficient and effective at giving your child their ideal smile and making you smile along the way.

At Boren Orthodontics, we use a sophisticated ITERO Scanner instead of goopy impressions to save everyone valuable time and provide a cleaner, quicker result.

Dr. Boren has had years of specialized orthodontic training making him and his team experts at treatment planning and executing beautiful smiles. You and your child will leave our office feeling confident about your treatment plan’s end result knowing your smile is in the best hands.

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They are so knowledgeable and friendly. We had gotten several quotes for braces. Dr Boren’s office used a lot of the same equipment everyone else did but did it in a manor that did not hurt our daughter’s mouth like a lot of others did. We made the decision to use them based on their expertise!

M.C. Google

We had a great experience with Boren Orthodontist! They are quick, efficient, and so great with kids. Dr. Boren and all of the staff are very kind and make the process easy.

A.B. Google

Many thanks to the doctor and all the staff; they were always very kind. They did an excellent job with my son, and I highly recommend them.

A.E. Google

Absolutely fantastic people work at Boren. All were extremely friendly and helpful. They got my son set up for Invisalign and even walked us through every step of the process for home scans. I will definitely recommend Boren Orthodontics to my friends and family.

S.P. Google

Absolutely love this dentist office! Everyone is so welcoming and friendly, and they always make us feel comfortable. They treat us like they’ve known us forever, which makes every visit such a great experience. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a dentist!

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