Lightforce™ Braces
Custom 3D-Printed Braces
LightForce™ Generative Braces
Your smile is unique, and your braces can be too. Peninsula Orthodontics is proud to be one of the few providers in the area offering LightForce™ Generative Braces, a modern treatment option that uses a doctor-directed digital setup and brackets 3D-printed for your individual teeth.
Comparing braces options? Start with clear braces or metal braces, then ask us which path fits your smile.
Patient Information Video
Watch How LightForce™ Braces Work
This video gives patients and parents a helpful overview of LightForce™ treatment, including how a doctor-directed setup and custom braces work together. The main idea is simple: your orthodontist creates the smile plan, and the appliance is built around that plan.
Patient-Specific Braces planned around your teeth, bite, and smile goals
What Makes LightForce™ Different
Braces That Only Exist Because You Do
LightForce™ Generative Braces are not pulled from a standard bracket system. They begin with a digital scan and a doctor-designed setup. From there, each bracket is shaped to fit your tooth anatomy and support the movements planned for your smile.
This gives Peninsula Orthodontics a fixed-appliance option with a personalized fit, precise placement, and a treatment experience designed to be efficient from the start.
- Planned by your orthodontist from the beginning
- Created from your unique tooth shape and smile goals
- Designed for patients who want braces tailored to them
Clinical Efficiency
Designed to Help Treatment Move Efficiently
LightForce™ reports that individualized bracket design and doctor-directed setup can help reduce appointments, shorten treatment times, and reduce wire adjustments across practices. Individual results vary based on each patient's treatment needs.
*According to data published by the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, 2024, and International Orthodontics, 2026. Results may vary by clinician or patient.
Advantages for Patients
A Newer Way to Think About Braces
LightForce™ brings together the control of braces with the personalization of digital orthodontics. For many patients, that can mean care that feels more tailored, more efficient, and easier to follow.
One-Size-Fits-One
Each bracket is made for an individual tooth, helping the appliance fit the smile rather than asking the smile to fit a standard appliance.
Doctor-Directed Setup
Your orthodontist maps your treatment digitally, with the finish in mind before the braces are placed.
Efficient Visits
Because the appliance is built around your case, appointments may be more efficient and focused on your progress.
Comfort Prioritized
Individualized brackets are shaped for your teeth, which can support a comfortable treatment experience.
From Scan to Smile
Your LightForce™ Journey, Step by Step
The process is built around digital records, orthodontist-led planning, and custom manufacturing. Our team will walk you through each step so you know what to expect before treatment begins.
Digital Records
We begin with digital records that help us understand your teeth, bite, and treatment needs.
Doctor-Directed Setup
Your orthodontist designs the setup and maps out the tooth movements needed for your smile.
Custom Brackets
LightForce™ uses 3D printing to create brackets for that planned setup.
Precise Placement
The brackets are placed with an indirect bonding tray designed to support accuracy from day one.
Progress Visits
Our team monitors your smile and makes adjustments as your teeth move toward the planned result.
Compare Your Options
LightForce™, Traditional Braces, and Clear Aligners
Every treatment option has a place. During your consultation, Dr. Reese can help you understand which option best matches your smile, lifestyle, and orthodontic needs.
Feature
LightForce™
Traditional Braces
Clear Aligners
Customization
3D-printed brackets generated for your teeth
Standard brackets adjusted during treatment
Custom trays changed in sequence
Planning
Digital setup designed by your orthodontist
Doctor-directed bracket and wire mechanics
Digital aligner plan with removable trays
Daily Wear
Fixed to your teeth, no trays to remember
Fixed to your teeth, no trays to remember
Removable, with patient wear-time responsibility
Best Fit
Patients who want personalized fixed braces
Patients who want a dependable braces option
Patients who want removable clear treatment
Is LightForce™ Right for You?
A Personalized Option for Teens and Adults
LightForce™ can be a strong option for patients who want the dependability of braces with a high level of customization. It may be especially appealing if you want care that is digitally guided and designed around your unique smile.
The best way to know is to visit Peninsula Orthodontics for a consultation. We will evaluate your teeth and bite, answer your questions, and explain whether LightForce™, clear braces, metal braces, or Invisalign makes the most sense for your goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About LightForce™ Generative Braces
What are LightForce™ Generative Braces?
LightForce™ Generative Braces are patient-specific 3D-printed braces created from a doctor-designed digital setup. Each bracket is made for your unique teeth and planned tooth movements.
Are LightForce™ braces custom-made?
Yes. LightForce™ brackets are generated from your digital scan and case setup, so the braces are made for your specific smile rather than using a one-size-fits-all bracket.
Do LightForce™ braces use messy impressions?
LightForce™ treatment begins with digital records and scanning, which helps reduce the need for traditional messy impressions during the planning process.
Are LightForce™ braces clear or metal?
LightForce™ is known for patient-specific braces technology, including esthetic ceramic brackets. During your consultation, we can explain the available appliance options and what fits your treatment plan.
Is treatment faster with LightForce™?
LightForce™ is designed for efficient orthodontic care, and some patients will have fewer appointments or shorter treatment times. Actual results and timing vary by patient, diagnosis, and treatment plan.
Are LightForce™ braces good for teens?
They can be. Many teens like that LightForce™ uses braces tailored to their smile. Dr. Reese can help determine whether LightForce™ is the right choice.
Are LightForce™ braces good for adults?
LightForce™ is a great option for adults who want fixed braces with a guided setup and a personalized bracket fit. We can compare LightForce™ with clear braces, metal braces, and Invisalign during your visit.
How do I schedule a LightForce™ consultation?
You can request an appointment online or call Peninsula Orthodontics at (757) 249-4203. Our Newport News office welcomes patients from across the Peninsula.
Ready to Learn More?
Ask Us About LightForce™ Generative Braces
Peninsula Orthodontics is proud to offer this newer treatment option for patients who want braces built around their smile. Schedule a consultation to learn whether LightForce™ is the right fit for you.
