LightForce Braces in Springfield & Branson, MO

High-precision, 3D printed brackets reduce treatment times and office visits, giving you more time to focus on what you love.

Faster Treatment, Fewer Office Visits

Faster Treatment, Fewer Office Visits

LightForce braces are custom 3D brackets designed to fit the unique shape of your teeth, for precision that results in faster treatment than traditional braces in fewer office visits.
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Faster

LightForce treatment is on average 40% faster than traditional braces.

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Customized

Precise, 3D printed brackets are custom made to fit your teeth, reducing breakages.

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Convenient

LightForce braces need very little adjusting so you'll spend less time in the office.

FAQs About LightForce orthodontics

What is LightForce orthodontics?

LightForce orthodontics is a cutting-edge digital planning and 3D-printing orthodontic system for creating fully customized clear braces. LightForce braces are individually designed for each patient, so they fit your teeth perfectly and are programmed with precise movements to realign your smile.

LightForce brackets are digitally designed to match the exact measurements and anatomy of your teeth and mouth. The state-of-the-art 3D printer builds each bracket using 100% polycrystalline alumina, optimizing the accuracy and fit of each bracket.

LightForce custom braces have faster treatment times than traditional braces. Combined with Remote Treatment Monitoring, your orthodontic journey means more doctor time in fewer in-office visits, so you can get your time back!

LightForce Benefits

Discover how LightForce braces deliver faster, more comfortable, and more precise orthodontic treatment.

Better outcomes

Better outcomes

Digital planning of LightForce braces precisely predicts the movement of individual teeth. Custom brackets are then printed to fit the shape of each tooth comfortably and perfectly, improving the straightening accuracy.


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Shorter treatment times and fewer office visits

Your highly specific and detailed digital treatment plan shortens your overall treatment time. Because LightForce braces need very little adjusting, you get out of the orthodontist’s chair and get back to living your life.


More comfortable treatment

LightForce braces conform precisely to your teeth, reducing discomfort and maximizing aesthetic appeal.


Fewer Emergencies

Fewer emergencies

LightForce braces fit every tooth perfectly, reducing breakage. Plus, the polycrystalline alumina used to make them is a highly durable form of ceramic.

What’s the Treatment Process With LightForce Braces?

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Initial Consultation

After a complete exam, we discuss your needs and goals, determining if 3D-printed clear LightForce braces are the best fit for you. If you opt for the LightForce custom treatment, we take high-res digital scans of your teeth and mouth.

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Digital Planning

Using the LightForce braces software, our doctors design your individualized treatment plan, which details the precise movement of your teeth. Your custom bracket design is finalized using your digital scans.

Braces and Trays

Each LightForce bracket and the other components of your custom braces are then 3D-printed for a flawless fit. We’ll place the brackets and get you started on your expedited journey to your ideal smile.

What our patients say about us

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Best orthodontist in Springfield. You will be hard pressed to find a more thorough and knowledgeable orthodontist. We are very grateful to have found him.
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Love Sharp Orthodontics! The office grew and doctors are awesome!
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Rhonda Rath
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Dr sharp and his staff are always kind and extremely helpful. They truly seem to care about their patients. We get in and out very quickly which is a plus with two busy kids. Overall great experience.
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Nikki Combs
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We love Dr. Sharp and his staff. The office and working areas are pristinely clean and organized. They always treat you like a friend each visit. We have had all three of our children there and (luckily) two out of three needed orthodontics.
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Susan Wagstaff
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Great experience, organized and efficient, beautiful facility.
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Michelle Brown
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Dr. Sharp’s office has been wonderful! My kiddos feel very comfortable with each visit. Dr. Sharp is easy to talk to and understand! His staff is wonderful too!
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Bailey Keltner
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Always on time and efficient!
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Della Stewart
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Dr Sharp and Dr Moore are excellent. His staff are all super friendly, efficient and great people.