Trusted by Patients Throughout the Shreveport Metro Area

The highly trained orthodontists at Cosse & Silmon Orthodontics bring years of prestigious education, dedicated clinical residency training, and hands-on experience to our local communities. Our doctors stay at the forefront of modern orthodontics, ensuring that you and your family receive the safest, most efficient, and most advanced care possible. We have guided thousands of local patients through comfortable treatment journeys, turning dream smiles into reality.

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The Clear Alternative to Braces

Getting started is more comfortable than you might expect. Instead of the putty impressions orthodontics used to rely on, we use the iTero Element® scanner to capture a fast, accurate 3D digital image of your teeth. From that scan, we build a precise, step-by-step plan for how your teeth will move and what your finished smile will look like – a digital roadmap detailed enough that we can show you a preview of your results before treatment even begins.

Conditions Treated with Orthodontic Braces

Orthodontic braces are sophisticated appliances designed to correct a wide variety of structural alignment and bite issues, collectively known as malocclusions. By applying continuous, gentle pressure to the teeth over a calculated period, braces slowly and safely guide them into their ideal, healthy positions. For our younger, growing patients, this targeted pressure can also favorably influence jawbone growth to establish proper long-term facial harmony. Braces are incredibly versatile and are regularly used to correct the following conditions:
Overbite
Occurs when the upper front teeth overlap the lower front teeth excessively, sometimes causing irritation or uneven wear.
Underbite
Occurs when the lower jaw and teeth protrude forward past the upper front teeth.
Crossbite
Occurs when one or more upper teeth bite inside the lower teeth when biting down; this can happen on either the front or the sides of the mouth.
Open Bite
A condition where the upper and lower front teeth do not touch or meet at all when the mouth is fully closed.
Protrusion
Commonly referred to as "buck teeth," this happens when the upper front teeth extend too far forward horizontally over the lower teeth.
Crowding
The most common reason patients get braces; this happens when there simply is not enough space in the jawbone for all the teeth to fit normally.
Spacing
The exact opposite of crowding, resulting in unnatural, large gaps or spaces between the teeth.
Misplaced Midline
Occurs when the vertical center line of the upper front teeth does not perfectly align with the center line of the lower front teeth, throwing off smile symmetry.

Trusted by Patients Throughout the Shreveport Metro Area

Healthy Smiles at Every Age

Orthodontic treatment is highly effective at absolutely any stage of life. We design custom treatment plans tailored precisely to the biological and lifestyle needs of children, teens, and adults.

What to Expect During Treatment

Comprehensive Consultation

Your journey begins with an in-depth, complimentary initial consultation. We will take digital diagnostic records, perform a detailed oral evaluation, and outline a completely customized treatment plan built for your specific smile goals.

Placement

On the day your braces are placed, our skilled team will carefully clean and prep your teeth. We attach the specialized brackets using a safe, gentle adhesive and thread the initial archwire through, officially setting your smile transformation into motion.

Adjustment Visits

Every few weeks, you will return to our office for quick check-ups. During these adjustment visits, our orthodontists evaluate your progress, change bands, and fine-tune the wires to ensure your teeth continue moving smoothly and efficiently.

Removal

The day you've been waiting for! When your teeth have reached their ideal positions, we carefully and painlessly remove the brackets and archwires. We clean off any remaining adhesive, leaving you with a beautifully smooth, straight, and radiant new smile.

Ongoing Retainer Wear

To protect the vital investment you’ve made in your smile, we enter the retention phase. We will fit you with a custom retainer and provide a clear schedule for wear to ensure your teeth stay firmly anchored in their gorgeous new positions.

Orthodontic Technology We Use

At Cosse & Silmon Orthodontics, we uphold the highest standards of clinical care by integrating advanced orthodontic technology into every single step of your treatment. By utilizing cutting-edge tools like the iTero Element digital intraoral scanners, digital X-rays, and treatment planning software, we eliminate the need for messy, uncomfortable putty impressions. This state-of-the-art technology guarantees greater clinical precision, faster overall treatment times, and a drastically more comfortable, predictable patient experience.

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How Much Do Braces Cost?

The total cost of orthodontic braces depends entirely on individual factors, including the complexity of the alignment issue, the specific type of braces, and the estimated duration of your treatment plan. We believe financial transparency is essential; we will outline your exact, comprehensive treatment plan and all associated costs upfront during your initial consultation.

We want to make beautiful smiles accessible to everyone, which is why we offer flexible options:

  • Interest-Free Financing: Customizable, in-house monthly payment plans designed to fit comfortably within your family’s monthly household budget.
  • Insurance Optimization: We accept and maximize most major dental insurance plans that include orthodontic coverage, and our staff handles all the claims paperwork for you.
  • FSA & HSA Accounts: You can utilize your flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts to pay for your braces using pre-tax dollars.
  • Paid-in-Full Discounts: We offer special courtesy discounts for accounts paid in full at the start of treatment.

If you have any questions regarding your billing options, don’t hesitate to reach out to our office staff directly at (318) 392-1173.

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Orthodontic Care in the Shreveport Area

Cosse & Silmon Orthodontics is proud to serve patients throughout the greater Shreveport area. Find the office nearest to you and schedule your consultation today.

Bossier City Office

Bossier City Office

318-869-1248

4001 Viking Dr
Ste B
Bossier City, LA 71111
  • Today's Hours Closed 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Shreveport – Carroll St. Office

Shreveport – Carroll St. Office

318-862-1248

230 Carroll St
#1
Shreveport, LA 71105
  • Today's Hours Closed 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
South Shreveport – Ellerbe Rd. Office

South Shreveport – Ellerbe Rd. Office

318-786-1045

9091 Ellerbe Rd
Shreveport, LA 71106
  • Today's Hours Closed

Start Your Journey to a Straighter Smile with Cosse & Silmon Orthodontics

A great smile is an investment that lasts a lifetime. Contact our friendly team today to book your free consultation and see how braces can transform your smile.

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