Braces & Clear Aligners in Natick, Wellesley, & Framingham
Tailored Solutions for Your Unique Smile
At Vumback Orthodontics in Natick, Dr. Matthew Vumback offers advanced metal braces and Spark clear aligners, allowing you to choose the solution that best fits your lifestyle and budget. State‑of‑the‑art digital planning and flexible payment options make starting your smile upgrade easy.
See Every Detail in 3D
CBCT at Vumback Orthodontics captures high-resolution, three-dimensional images of teeth, roots, bone, and soft tissue, all with less radiation exposure than a hospital CT scan. Dr. Vumback uses this scan to plan treatment with pinpoint accuracy from the very first visit.
What Is CBCT?
Cone beam computed tomography is an advanced type of dental X‑ray. A small scanner rotates once around your head, collecting hundreds of images in under a minute. Powerful software stitches those slices into a 3D model that shows every root, nerve path, and airway detail.
Because the beam is cone-shaped and tightly focused, CBCT keeps radiation levels low while delivering more information than traditional 2D X-rays. The entire process is quick, comfortable, and completely noninvasive.
How CBCT Benefits You
A full 3D view lets Dr. Vumback spot hidden issues (like impacted teeth, thin bone areas, or irregular root shapes) before treatment starts. This means fewer surprises, shorter chair time, and a plan that stays on schedule.
The scan also guides precise bracket placement and clear aligner staging, which can shorten overall treatment time and improve final bite stability. Best of all, one low-dose scan often replaces several standard X-rays, reducing exposure while enhancing detail.
Balanced Jaws, Healthier Smiles
For severe bite discrepancies, orthognathic (jaw) surgery, when paired with orthodontics, can align the jaws, improve function, and transform facial balance. Dr. Vumback collaborates with trusted oral surgeons to deliver life-changing results for eligible patients across Natick, Framingham, and Wellesley.
What Is Orthognathic Surgery?
Orthognathic surgery repositions the upper jaw, lower jaw, or both to correct skeletal imbalances that braces alone can’t fix. The process begins with orthodontic preparation to align the teeth within each jaw. A surgeon then makes precise cuts, moves the bones into ideal positions, and secures them with small plates and screws.
After a short healing period, final orthodontic detailing fine‑tunes the bite. The coordinated approach corrects open bites, severe overbites, underbites, and asymmetry.
Why Jaw Surgery Can Help
Proper jaw alignment can alleviate TMJ pain, enhance chewing efficiency, widen airways for improved breathing, and create a harmonious facial profile. Many patients also notice clearer speech and an improvement in self-confidence.
With 3D imaging and digital surgical guides, today’s procedures are more predictable and require less downtime than past techniques. Most patients return to normal routines within a few weeks and enjoy benefits that last a lifetime.
Tiny Implants, Big Tooth Moves
TADs are miniature titanium pins that give Dr. Vumback a stable anchor point to move teeth more efficiently. They’re an asset for complex cases that once required headgear or extended treatment times.
What Are TADs?
A temporary anchorage device is about the size of a grain of rice. Placed gently into the gum and bone with topical anesthesia, the pin serves as a fixed handle against which specific teeth can be pulled or pushed.
Placement takes only a few minutes and feels similar to having an ear pierced. Once their job is done, usually in a few months, the pins are easily removed, and the tiny site heals quickly.
Benefits of TAD‑Assisted Treatment
TADs can close stubborn gaps, intrude over‑erupted teeth, or shift molars without relying on additional appliances. This often shortens overall treatment and reduces the need for jaw surgery or extractions.
Because TADs are fixed in place, you don’t have to remember bands or headgear, making compliance effortless. Their small size and strategic position also keep them comfortable and easy to clean.
Orthodontic Treatment FAQs
Here are some of the most common questions Dr. Vumback gets about treatment in Natick, Wellesley, and Framingham.