Braces & Clear Aligners in Spanish Fork & Salem
Modern Tech, Custom Smiles
Great news for families in Spanish Fork and Salem—orthodontic tech keeps getting better, and Dr. James Thomas brings the latest advances to Thomas Orthodontics. We offer Empower metal or clear braces, in‑house clear aligners, and growth‑focused appliances.
Growth‑Focused Orthodontics
Dentofacial orthopedics lets Dr. Thomas guide jaw growth while kids and teens are still developing at Thomas Orthodontics.
Early, gentle corrections today set the stage for balanced bites, healthier airways, and confident smiles tomorrow.
Forsus Springs
Forsus springs attach inside the cheeks, pushing upper teeth back while guiding the lower jaw forward. That steady, built‑in pressure trims overbites around the clock. And there's no headgear and no extra gadgets for your child to remember.
Most patients adapt within a day, and routine brushing stays simple. It's a quiet helper that speeds results and keeps your teen's daily routine on track.
Expanders
A tiny key and a few painless turns are all it takes to widen the upper palate with an expander. By making more room early, we can ease crowding, improve breathing, and help the top and bottom teeth meet the way they should.
Treatment usually finishes in a few months, and many kids even notice they can breathe easier at night. It's a small device that opens big possibilities for future smile success.
MARA
The MARA appliance helps overbites (or "overjets") by guiding the lower jaw forward. With a MARA in place, your upper and lower jaw will fit together like they should.
Since it's a fixed appliance, there's nothing extra for kids to remember, and it works continuously throughout the day.
Reverse Pull Headgear
Reverse pull headgear works while your child sleeps, gently encouraging a small upper jaw to grow forward. Because it teams up with an expander, nighttime wear is all that's needed, leaving daytime free for school and sports.