Orthodontics in Smyrna, TN and Franklin, TN

Welcome to the Franklin home of MidTN Dentistry, where Dr. Singh and the MidTN team have created thousands of smile transformations. By using the latest innovations in traditional metal braces, ceramic braces, and clear aligners, we are able to offer our patients a variety of ways to achieve the smile they’ve always wanted.

As with all of the MidTN Dentistry services, we pride ourselves on being affordable, trustworthy, and compassionate. We offer flexible scheduling and multiple locations, including Franklin, TN and Smyrna, TN. Dr. Singh and the rest of the team are the best at ensuring your orthodontic journey is rewarding, fun, and completed on schedule.

Contact our team at one of our locations to get started today.

Franklin & Smyrna Orthodontic Services

Orthodontic Specialties

In dentistry terms, an orthodontics handle the diagnosis, positioning of the jaw, and correction of misaligned teeth. We use devices such as braces to correct these issues.  In addition to general dental care, MidTN Dentistry in Smyrna, TN and Franklin, TN offers orthodontic procedures including braces and clear aligners.

Braces

Traditional braces are constructed to correct the alignment of your teeth using a framework of metal straightening wires and brackets. While braces certainly have cosmetic benefits, they also benefit you by making it easier to care for your teeth. Crooked and misaligned teeth are frequently more difficult to brush and floss effectively. By straightening your teeth, braces make it much easier to maintain oral hygiene.

Clear Aligners

 Clear aligners are orthodontic devices made from transparent materials that adjust your teeth without the “hardware” traditionally associated with braces. In some instances, crooked or misaligned teeth can cause challenges with speech, such as a lisp when speaking. By aligning teeth correctly with Clear Aligners, these types of speech impediments can often be remedied.

Orthodontic Treatment

Think you need orthodontic treatment?  Contact us today!

Learn about Orthodontic Services at our Franklin, TN & Smyrna, TN locations

Orthodontic Specialties

In dentistry terms, an orthodontics handle the diagnosis, positioning of the jaw, and correction of misaligned teeth. We use devices such as braces to correct these issues.  In addition to general dental care, MidTN Dentistry in Smyrna, TN and Franklin, TN offers orthodontic procedures including braces and clear aligners.

Braces

Traditional braces are constructed to correct the alignment of your teeth using a framework of metal straightening wires and brackets. While braces certainly have cosmetic benefits, they also benefit you by making it easier to care for your teeth. Crooked and misaligned teeth are frequently more difficult to brush and floss effectively. By straightening your teeth, braces make it much easier to maintain oral hygiene.

Clear Aligners

 Clear aligners are orthodontic devices made from transparent materials that adjust your teeth without the “hardware” traditionally associated with braces. In some instances, crooked or misaligned teeth can cause challenges with speech, such as a lisp when speaking. By aligning teeth correctly with Clear Aligners, these types of speech impediments can often be remedied.

Orthodontic Treatment

Think you need orthodontic treatment?  Contact us today!

Learn about Orthodontic Services at our Franklin, TN & Smyrna, TN locations

What are the benefits of Braces?

Improve and Enhance Your Appearance

Crooked or misaligned teeth are often a prominent and noticeable feature of our overall appearance. By straightening and aligning your teeth, you can instantly enhance your appearance. Braces provide a benefit that can last a lifetime.

Making it Easier to Brush & Floss

While braces certainly have cosmetic benefits, they also benefit you by making it easier to care for your teeth. Crooked and misaligned teeth are frequently more difficult to brush and floss effectively. By straightening your teeth, braces make it much easier to maintain oral hygiene.

Braces Can Improve Speech

In some instances, crooked or misaligned teeth can cause challenges with speech, such as a lisp when speaking. By aligning teeth correctly with Braces or Clear Aligners, these types of speech impediments can often be remedied.

Braces Can Improve Overall Oral Health

By straightening crooked teeth, braces make it much easier to maintain oral hygiene and prevent the buildup of harmful bacteria and plaque which deteriorates teeth, causes cavities, and can lead to gum disease. By improving your oral hygiene, braces can help to prevent the leading cause of teeth loss.

Improve and Enhance Your Appearance

Crooked or misaligned teeth are often a prominent and noticeable feature of our overall appearance. By straightening and aligning your teeth, you can instantly enhance your appearance. Braces provide a benefit that can last a lifetime.

Making it Easier to Brush & Floss

While braces certainly have cosmetic benefits, they also benefit you by making it easier to care for your teeth. Crooked and misaligned teeth are frequently more difficult to brush and floss effectively. By straightening your teeth, braces make it much easier to maintain oral hygiene.

Braces Can Improve Speech

In some instances, crooked or misaligned teeth can cause challenges with speech, such as a lisp when speaking. By aligning teeth correctly with Braces or Clear Aligners, these types of speech impediments can often be remedied.

Braces Can Improve Overall Oral Health

By straightening crooked teeth, braces make it much easier to maintain oral hygiene and prevent the buildup of harmful bacteria and plaque which deteriorates teeth, causes cavities, and can lead to gum disease. By improving your oral hygiene, braces can help to prevent the leading cause of teeth loss.

Meet Dr. Singh

Choosing an orthodontist for yourself or your child is one of the most important decisions you will make for your oral health. My team and I offer the most advanced treatment options available including ceramic brackets, functional appliances, surgical orthodontics, and also Invisalign. 

At our dental office's in Franklin, TN and Smyrna, TN we believe in creating a treatment plan that addresses patient concerns and is highly detailed and individualized. Our new patient exam consists of your goals, photos, digital x-rays and a comprehensive treatment plan with multiple options that you can choose from. Your expectations are at the center of what we do and we take our responsibility to allow you to make an educated decision very seriously.

I have extensive experience and specialized training in treating children as young as 7 years old. Setting them up for a lifetime of good oral health and a beautiful smile starts early. We monitor them for airway abnormalities, jaw growth and focus on eliminating any bad habits that could impact how their teeth align. 

We take pride in creating a welcoming and fun environment for all our patients and cannot wait to get you started on your journey towards a healthy and beautiful smile.

Warmly,

Dr. Ajay Singh

What are the Different Kinds of Braces?

Metal Braces

Metal braces are often what we imagine when we think of traditional braces. Modern metal braces however are more compact and less visible while also being much more comfortable than the traditional metal braces of the past. Metal braces continue to remain one of the best ways to straighten and align teeth quickly and effectively.

Ceramic Braces / Clear Braces

Ceramic Braces are often referred to as Clear Braces, Tooth-Colored Braces, or Aesthetic Braces. While they function like traditional braces, ceramic braces are made of a ceramic material and are designed to be less noticeable on your teeth than metal braces. When paired with clear, white, or tooth-colored wires, ceramic braces are a way to straighten your teeth in a less noticeable fashion than traditional braces.

Clear Aligners / Invisalign

In recent years, we’ve seen the emergence of Invisalign and other forms of Clear Aligners. These removable trays are customized and crafted for each individual and are an excellent way to achieve a straighter smile. Since Clear Aligners can be taken out, they make eating, brushing and flossing teeth, and cleaning the aligners much easier. They’re also called invisible aligners because they are entirely transparent and nearly unnoticeable when being worn.

Metal Braces

Metal braces are often what we imagine when we think of traditional braces. Modern metal braces however are more compact and less visible while also being much more comfortable than the traditional metal braces of the past. Metal braces continue to remain one of the best ways to straighten and align teeth quickly and effectively.

Ceramic Braces / Clear Braces

Ceramic Braces are often referred to as Clear Braces, Tooth-Colored Braces, or Aesthetic Braces. While they function like traditional braces, ceramic braces are made of a ceramic material and are designed to be less noticeable on your teeth than metal braces. When paired with clear, white, or tooth-colored wires, ceramic braces are a way to straighten your teeth in a less noticeable fashion than traditional braces.

Clear Aligners / Invisalign

In recent years, we’ve seen the emergence of Invisalign and other forms of Clear Aligners. These removable trays are customized and crafted for each individual and are an excellent way to achieve a straighter smile. Since Clear Aligners can be taken out, they make eating, brushing and flossing teeth, and cleaning the aligners much easier. They’re also called invisible aligners because they are entirely transparent and nearly unnoticeable when being worn.

What Ages Are Best for Getting Braces?

Kids

The earlier problems with teeth are discovered, the more easily, affordably, and effectively they can be treated. We recommend that children showing indications of crooked or misaligned teeth as young as 7 years of age begin to plan for and take steps to address these challenges as soon as possible. There are significant benefits to starting an orthodontic journey at a young age, and Dr. Singh is Franklin and Smyrna's finest pediatric orthodontist and able to help you choose the best path for your child's plan.

Teens

While starting braces earlier is always a better option, many times it isn’t until a child reaches the teenage years that the need for braces becomes obvious. The good news is that the braces of today and the options available are vastly superior than those of years past. Today’s teens can choose from ceramic / clear braces or clear aligners to make them much less noticeable, easier to maintain, and also (in the case of Invisalign Aligners) provide the flexibility of being removable. The braces of today can even be a fun experience for you and your teen as you watch their smile and confidence improve with each passing day.

Adult Braces

The best time to get braces is as soon as you’re able to, and for many of us, that isn’t until we’re adults. The great news is that it’s never too late to enjoy the many benefits that come with straighter and properly aligned teeth. Adults today have many options when it comes to braces and clear aligners, and Dr. Singh and the MidTN team will work with you to choose the perfect options to make sure that your orthodontic journey is an experience that truly does make you smile. 

 

Kids

The earlier problems with teeth are discovered, the more easily, affordably, and effectively they can be treated. We recommend that children showing indications of crooked or misaligned teeth as young as 7 years of age begin to plan for and take steps to address these challenges as soon as possible. There are significant benefits to starting an orthodontic journey at a young age, and Dr. Singh is Franklin and Smyrna's finest pediatric orthodontist and able to help you choose the best path for your child's plan.

Teens

While starting braces earlier is always a better option, many times it isn’t until a child reaches the teenage years that the need for braces becomes obvious. The good news is that the braces of today and the options available are vastly superior than those of years past. Today’s teens can choose from ceramic / clear braces or clear aligners to make them much less noticeable, easier to maintain, and also (in the case of Invisalign Aligners) provide the flexibility of being removable. The braces of today can even be a fun experience for you and your teen as you watch their smile and confidence improve with each passing day.

Adult Braces

The best time to get braces is as soon as you’re able to, and for many of us, that isn’t until we’re adults. The great news is that it’s never too late to enjoy the many benefits that come with straighter and properly aligned teeth. Adults today have many options when it comes to braces and clear aligners, and Dr. Singh and the MidTN team will work with you to choose the perfect options to make sure that your orthodontic journey is an experience that truly does make you smile. 

 

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What issues can be corrected with Braces?

Overcrowded and Unevenly Spaced Teeth

It isn’t uncommon to have overcrowded teeth or gaps between teeth, and it is the most common problem that braces are used to correct. Braces can help to straighten and space your teeth properly by applying a gentle yet effective pressure to the teeth and moving them into a more aligned position.

Overbites and Underbites

Overbites and Underbites, known as malocclusions, are another common problem that can typically be solved with braces. Dr. Singh can talk you through the process and explain all of the available options. Many patients are surprised to learn how easy and affordable it is to fix their overbite or underbite with braces.

Jaw Misalignment

When teeth do not align correctly, the misaligned or crooked teeth can also cause a misalignment of the jaw. When the jaw doesn’t align correctly while biting or chewing, it can eventually lead to pain or discomfort in the jaw. In some cases, it can cause issues with your temporal mandibular joint (TMJ) - leading to more pain and additional complications. Braces are often the most effective way to fix this kind of jaw misalignment. By correcting the crooked teeth, the jaw can again align correctly, and the pain and discomfort is eliminated.

 

Chewing and Speech Problems

We use our teeth every time we chew food or speak (although hopefully not at the same time). When teeth are crooked and misaligned, it frequently causes difficulties in chewing which can lead to pain or uneven wear on the teeth. It can also cause lisps when speaking or other speech related issues. Both of these issues are able to be with the use of braces. 

Self-Esteem

While this is a complex issue, we can safely say that many people suffer from some degree of self-esteem challenges because of crooked or misaligned teeth. One of the most lasting benefits to braces is the confidence they can give to someone who now has a smile they’re not trying to hide any longer. Dr. Singh and the MidTN team are here to put those lasting smiles on the faces of our patients. Call us today and see how we can help make positive changes in your self-esteem or the self-esteem of your child or teen.

Overcrowded and Unevenly Spaced Teeth

It isn’t uncommon to have overcrowded teeth or gaps between teeth, and it is the most common problem that braces are used to correct. Braces can help to straighten and space your teeth properly by applying a gentle yet effective pressure to the teeth and moving them into a more aligned position.

Overbites and Underbites

Overbites and Underbites, known as malocclusions, are another common problem that can typically be solved with braces. Dr. Singh can talk you through the process and explain all of the available options. Many patients are surprised to learn how easy and affordable it is to fix their overbite or underbite with braces.

Jaw Misalignment

When teeth do not align correctly, the misaligned or crooked teeth can also cause a misalignment of the jaw. When the jaw doesn’t align correctly while biting or chewing, it can eventually lead to pain or discomfort in the jaw. In some cases, it can cause issues with your temporal mandibular joint (TMJ) - leading to more pain and additional complications. Braces are often the most effective way to fix this kind of jaw misalignment. By correcting the crooked teeth, the jaw can again align correctly, and the pain and discomfort is eliminated.

 

Chewing and Speech Problems

We use our teeth every time we chew food or speak (although hopefully not at the same time). When teeth are crooked and misaligned, it frequently causes difficulties in chewing which can lead to pain or uneven wear on the teeth. It can also cause lisps when speaking or other speech related issues. Both of these issues are able to be with the use of braces. 

Self-Esteem

While this is a complex issue, we can safely say that many people suffer from some degree of self-esteem challenges because of crooked or misaligned teeth. One of the most lasting benefits to braces is the confidence they can give to someone who now has a smile they’re not trying to hide any longer. Dr. Singh and the MidTN team are here to put those lasting smiles on the faces of our patients. Call us today and see how we can help make positive changes in your self-esteem or the self-esteem of your child or teen.

Why Choose MidTN Dentistry for Braces & Invisalign?

Do you take a mold of my teeth?

While we are experts in using this method, for your visit we will most likely use technology called an iTero scanner. This allows us to take a high definition scan of your teeth to see exactly what is required to straighten your teeth in the most efficient way possible. It also allows us to visualize what your smile will look like at various stages of the treatment process. This technology, coupled with Dr. Singh’s expertise are why so many of your  Middle Tennessee friends and neighbors choose us for their orthodontic needs.

Where do I go for my treatment?

Because Embassy Dental takes a team approach to serving its patients, Dr. Singh performs his cases in several offices. This gives you flexibility in your care. Can’t make it to the Franklin office but find yourself near our Cool Springs location? We can see you there! Have an emergency? While other offices might have one person to help out, we have a team  that is focused on you. This gives you the freedom and peace of mind that you need to make your treatment work for you. 

 

Tell me More about Dr. Singh

Dr. Singh went to NYU for his undergrad before getting his specialization at Columbia University. He recently escaped the cold northern winters after serving his patients for more than 10 years in the middle Ohio region. His education, experience and enthusiasm are what you will notice most. He loves working with his patients and his patients love him. Come and discover why Embassy Dental is the best choice for your orthodontic treatment.

Do you take a mold of my teeth?

While we are experts in using this method, for your visit we will most likely use technology called an iTero scanner. This allows us to take a high definition scan of your teeth to see exactly what is required to straighten your teeth in the most efficient way possible. It also allows us to visualize what your smile will look like at various stages of the treatment process. This technology, coupled with Dr. Singh’s expertise are why so many of your  Middle Tennessee friends and neighbors choose us for their orthodontic needs.

Where do I go for my treatment?

Because Embassy Dental takes a team approach to serving its patients, Dr. Singh performs his cases in several offices. This gives you flexibility in your care. Can’t make it to the Franklin office but find yourself near our Cool Springs location? We can see you there! Have an emergency? While other offices might have one person to help out, we have a team  that is focused on you. This gives you the freedom and peace of mind that you need to make your treatment work for you. 

 

Tell me More about Dr. Singh

Dr. Singh went to NYU for his undergrad before getting his specialization at Columbia University. He recently escaped the cold northern winters after serving his patients for more than 10 years in the middle Ohio region. His education, experience and enthusiasm are what you will notice most. He loves working with his patients and his patients love him. Come and discover why Embassy Dental is the best choice for your orthodontic treatment.

FAQs

How Much Will It Cost?

It’s hard to say what your treatment costs will be until we see you for a consultation. However, for most people, braces will cost between $3500 and $6000 depending on the complexity of your needs and what will be required to help you achieve your perfect smile. 

Do you take insurance?

We work with most insurance providers and many of our patients do have dental insurance that covers some orthodontic services. However, we will need to work with your provider  to determine how much of your treatment will be covered. We will do this work as part of your consultation process so that you understand exactly what your treatment costs will be.

How Much Will It Cost?

It’s hard to say what your treatment costs will be until we see you for a consultation. However, for most people, braces will cost between $3500 and $6000 depending on the complexity of your needs and what will be required to help you achieve your perfect smile. 

Do you take insurance?

We work with most insurance providers and many of our patients do have dental insurance that covers some orthodontic services. However, we will need to work with your provider  to determine how much of your treatment will be covered. We will do this work as part of your consultation process so that you understand exactly what your treatment costs will be.

How Do We Get Started/What Happens Next?

Personalized Consultation

We start by fully understanding what you goals are and why getting a healthy smile is important to you. Once we understand that, we work to fully understand what is going to be required to deliver that smile to you. Our consultation process is designed to answer your questions and help you truly understand the journey.

Treatment Options

Metal or ceramic braces? Clear aligners? We want to make certain you get the treatment that's right for you.

Treatment Plan

We use the latest technology to take a digital scan of your teeth. The information that we receive from this process alongside the experience of our team gives us the information we need to develop a treatment plan that’s right for you. 

 

Begin Your Journey That Day

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We understand that getting orthodontic care is a big decision. It will require investment of your time, energy and finances to achieve your goal. We understand the importance of the decision and do not take it lightly. Our goal is to make the process an enjoyable one. Your success and the trust your place in us is the most important thing in the world to us. We can’t wait to meet you and to start this journey together. 

Personalized Consultation

We start by fully understanding what you goals are and why getting a healthy smile is important to you. Once we understand that, we work to fully understand what is going to be required to deliver that smile to you. Our consultation process is designed to answer your questions and help you truly understand the journey.

Treatment Options

Metal or ceramic braces? Clear aligners? We want to make certain you get the treatment that's right for you.

Treatment Plan

We use the latest technology to take a digital scan of your teeth. The information that we receive from this process alongside the experience of our team gives us the information we need to develop a treatment plan that’s right for you. 

 

Begin Your Journey That Day

*Ask about our Same-Day-Start Discount Promotion.

We understand that getting orthodontic care is a big decision. It will require investment of your time, energy and finances to achieve your goal. We understand the importance of the decision and do not take it lightly. Our goal is to make the process an enjoyable one. Your success and the trust your place in us is the most important thing in the world to us. We can’t wait to meet you and to start this journey together. 

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Welcome to the home of MidTN Orthodontics, where Dr. Singh and the MidTN team in Smyrna and Franklin have created thousands of smile transformations. By using the latest innovations in traditional metal braces, ceramic braces, and clear aligners, we are able to offer our patients a variety of ways to achieve the smile they’ve always wanted.

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