Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that focuses on occlusion irregularities and alignment concerns. If your bite isn’t lining up functionally or your teeth aren’t as straight as you’d like, an orthodontist or a dentist trained in orthodontic treatment can help.
Orthodontics is just one of the comprehensive dental health services offered at Dental Depot. Our orthodontists and orthodontic-trained doctors can help with everything from minor gaps and spacing in your smile to complex realignment treatments.
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Here at Dental Depot, we believe that patients should get compassionate, quality dental care at an affordable cost. To this end, we accept a variety of payment options to make sure your payment is as painless as our procedures.
Dental Depot accepts most major insurances on a PPO policy. These insurances include, but are not limited to:
-Delta Dental
-Metlife
-Aetna
-Humana
-Cigna
-Tricare
-Blue Cross/Blue Shield
-United Healthcare
With nearly 20% of Oklahomans enrolled in SoonerCare, Dental Depot is proud to accept SoonerCare at all of our Oklahoma locations. For more information on SoonerCare and your dental benefits, visit us here.
CareCredit is a healthcare credit card designed with your family’s health and wellness needs in mind. Dental Depot is CareCredit Certified, which means we’re committed to making sure patients have a clear, easy-to-understand explanation of their financing options.
Dental Depot enables patients using CareCredit to pay for treatment in full today, while allowing them to make convenient monthly payments with CareCredit’s No Interest if Paid in Full within 6, 12, or 18 months for purchases of $200 or more. For full details on CareCredit, visit them online here.
Unsure if you’ll need to use CareCredit? You can apply easily in person at any of our offices and know if you qualify within moments and can begin using your account right away. Want to save time and apply online? Check out CareCredit’s online application here.
Alpheon offers flexible financing options that make orthodontic treatments more accessible to our patients! With quick approvals patients can start treatment right away without financial delays. This makes it easier for families to budget for braces or aligners while receiving high-quality care.
Healthcare Finance Direct (HFD) is a patient-friendly financing platform that empowers healthcare providers to offer flexible pay-over-time options to nearly every patient, regardless of credit score.
It enables quick approvals with soft credit checks, helping make essential treatments—such as dental, orthodontics, vision, or veterinary care—more accessible and affordable.
Orthodontists and orthodontic-trained doctors use their specific training and knowledge to address a patient’s unique concerns with the best possible treatment option. At Dental Depot of Oklahoma, our priority is ensuring our patients receive the highest quality care for their oral health, so you’ll never get a one-size-fits-all treatment plan.
Braces consist of brackets that are adhered to the teeth with dental cement, then threaded through with thin wire. Throughout treatment, the wires are tightened or adjusted–usually every four to six weeks–to slowly and gently straighten the teeth, leaving the teeth functioning better and improving the patient’s smile. More significant alignment issues may require longer treatment times, but the average treatment time is under two years.
Clear aligners like Invisalign® are an alternative to braces. They consist of clear removable trays custom-molded to fit your teeth snugly. The trays are worn for up to 22 hours daily and only removed for eating, cleaning, and routine dental care. The trays are switched out every one to two weeks at home, but regular in-person visits to the orthodontist or dentist’s office help make sure the treatment is progressing as it should and that the teeth are moving properly. Most patients wear clear alignment trays between 6-12 months, with more severe cases requiring more time. Clear aligners are a great option for adults and older teens because they are nearly invisible, and treatment typically doesn’t last as long as traditional braces.
Palate expanders are required when the roof or base of the mouth is too narrow. This common dental problem doesn’t allow enough room for the teeth to be straightened with braces or aligners. Expanding the palate creates additional space, allowing existing teeth to be straightened or adult teeth to erupt in the appropriate location. While they are most commonly used on the upper jaw, they can also be used on the lower jaw for severe cases.
Palate expanders work by slowly pushing the bones in the roof of the mouth apart. Once the palate has been completely separated, it’s left in place a bit longer to allow new bone to form. This new bone reconnects the palates and creates additional space for teeth to develop or be straightened.
Retainers are most often used to support and preserve the post-treatment results of braces or aligners. Once those are removed, and the straightening process is completed, retainers are worn to prevent the teeth from shifting back into their original position. Some retainers are removable, made of metal and plastic, and clipped onto the teeth. Others are permanent and consist of a single piece of metal or fiber wire attached to the back of the teeth. Keeping the teeth straight by wearing a retainer after major orthodontic work is essential to keeping the results of your treatment permanent.
Dental Depot is committed to making quality dental and orthodontic treatment accessible and affordable for all Oklahomans. With locations in major cities across the state and flexible scheduling, extended hours, and Saturday appointments, we make it easy for you and your family to fit the orthodontic care you need into your busy schedule.
The health and confidence of your smile are our biggest priority, and we do everything we can to help you achieve your best oral health. From routine dental cleanings to orthodontics and more, you’ll find everything you and your family need for great dental health at every stage of life right here at Dental Depot. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and join the Dental Depot family.
Retention is a crucial phase of orthodontic treatment. Without proper retention, teeth can revert to their original positions. This is called relapse and may particularly affect the lower front teeth. To ensure your smile remains beautiful, it’s important to wear a retainer for life.
We understand that retainers can be lost or damaged over time, and replacing them can be expensive. Normally replacing a set of retainers costs around $1,000. But there’s a cost-effective alternative.
The Smile Protection Assurance Plan allows you to purchase three sets of clear retainers per year for three years at a discounted price.Contact an associate to inquire about Dental Depot’s Smile Protection Assurance Plan!
One Time Initial Fee: $899
Processing Fee per Retainer Set: $58
Please note: Retainers are made after the initial de-bond scan. Proper fit requires compliance with wearing the initial retainer to prevent relapse.
