Treatments at
Brown Co
Modern Orthodontics, Built Around You
At Brown + Co Orthodontics, we offer the full range of modern orthodontic treatment for children, teens, and adults. Braces, clear aligners, TMJ treatment, growth modification, jaw surgery coordination, airway-focused care. Every case is planned and executed by Dr. Brown personally, using a fully digital workflow.
The first step for any new patient is a complimentary consultation that includes a 3D CBCT scan, photos, and a treatment plan. You will leave knowing exactly what your options are, what your treatment will involve, and what it will cost. No guessing, no pressure.
Orthodontic Care for Every Age
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first orthodontic evaluation by age 7. By then, enough growth has occurred for Dr. Brown to spot any developing concerns: crossbites, crowding, eruption issues, or growth patterns that may benefit from early guidance. Most kids will not need treatment that early, and Dr. Brown will give you an honest read either way, so you always know what is going on and what to expect next.
Braces
Self-ligating brackets use a built-in clip to hold the archwire in place. No elastic ties. The result is less friction on your teeth, fewer adjustments, shorter appointments, and in many cases a faster overall treatment. Dr. Brown places every bracket using indirect bonding, which means each one is positioned digitally on a 3D model of your teeth before it ever touches your mouth. That precision pays off for the entire length of treatment.
Invisalign
Invisalign uses a series of custom-made clear trays to gradually shift your teeth into position. The trays are nearly invisible and come out for eating, drinking, and brushing. Treatment fits into your daily life without a lot of disruption. That is one reason about half of our patients now choose aligners over braces.
At Brown + Co, your aligner treatment starts with a 3D intraoral scan and a digital simulation of your full treatment outcome. You will see where your smile is headed before you commit. For complex cases, Dr. Brown sometimes uses a hybrid approach (aligners on one arch and braces on the other) to get the best result. We also fabricate aligner trays in-house using 3D printing, which means faster turnaround and tighter quality control than relying on an outside lab.
TMJ Treatment
TMJ disorder is a common but often misunderstood condition. The temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, is the hinge that connects your lower jaw to your skull, and problems with it can show up as jaw pain, headaches, clicking or popping, lock-jaw, ear pain, or facial muscle tension. You may also see this condition called TMD, short for temporomandibular dysfunction. The terms are often used interchangeably, and both refer to the same group of symptoms.
At Brown + Co, every TMJ patient starts with a thorough diagnostic workup, including 3D CBCT imaging of both joints, a careful health history review, and a close look at how your bite functions. From there, treatment typically begins with Phase I splint therapy. The splint is a custom appliance that gently removes your current bite, lets the surrounding muscles relax, and reveals your jaw's true resting position. We cap Phase I at eight months, with regular check-ins along the way. Once the muscles settle, we plan the next step together, which might be orthodontic treatment, a permanent splint, or a bite adjustment, depending on what your case calls for.
Early Treatment for Growing Smiles
Palatal expanders gently widen the upper jaw to create space for permanent teeth and correct crossbites. The window for expansion is age-sensitive: it works best while a child is still growing. When the timing is right, an expander can prevent more involved treatment later and improve breathing along the way.
Orthognathic (Jaw) Surgery
Some bite and facial profile issues are skeletal, not just dental. The jaws themselves are positioned in a way that braces or aligners alone cannot fully correct. For these cases, Dr. Brown coordinates orthognathic surgery in combination with full orthodontic treatment. We work closely with trusted oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the St. Louis area to plan the case using 3D imaging, position the teeth precisely before surgery, and refine the bite afterward. The result is the best possible facial balance, function, and smile.
Airway Orthodontics
A narrow palate, restricted airway, or poorly positioned tongue can affect breathing, sleep, and long-term facial development, especially in children. Dr. Brown uses 3D CBCT imaging to evaluate the airway as part of every full diagnostic workup, not as a separate add-on. When the airway is contributing to orthodontic problems (or vice versa), we can plan treatment that addresses both, often in coordination with an ENT, oral surgeon, allergist, or sleep medicine specialist.
Advanced Technology
A 3D Cone Beam CT scan gives Dr. Brown a full diagnostic view of your jaws, teeth, TMJs, and airway in a single low-radiation image. It is the foundation for accurate diagnosis and confident treatment planning, and every new patient at Brown + Co receives a CBCT scan as part of their complimentary consultation, at no charge.