Dr. Murray, Board-Certified Orthodontist, smiling with a young braces patient at Murray Orthodontics in Palm Beach Gardens

Braces Before and After in Palm Beach Gardens

Real Cases, Explained by Dr. Murray

The six recent cases below come with Dr. Murray's own notes on what each patient came in with and how he treated it.

Look for the case that looks most like your teeth, or your child's. It's the quickest way to get a feel for what treatment could involve.

Dr. Murray is a Board-Certified Orthodontist and a three-time winner of Best Orthodontist in Palm Beach County (2023, 2024, and 2026). He treats kids, teens, and adults at our Palm Beach Gardens and Royal Palm Beach offices.

Recent Before and After Cases

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Young patient smiling after Phase 1 braces for an anterior crossbite at Murray Orthodontics in Palm Beach Gardens

Dr. Murray's case note

Came in with an anterior crossbite and gingival recession of the lower incisor. Treated with Phase 1 braces.

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Anterior Crossbite Corrected With Phase 1 Braces

Before Phase 1 braces: upper front tooth sitting behind the lower front teeth in an anterior crossbite

After Phase 1 braces: upper front teeth sitting in front of the lower teeth with the crossbite corrected

What was going on

One of his upper front teeth was stuck behind his lower teeth when he bit down. That's called an anterior crossbite.

The gum around one of his lower front teeth had also started to pull back, which is called gingival recession.

What changed

Dr. Murray used Phase 1 braces to bring that upper tooth forward into place.

His upper front teeth now sit in front of his lower teeth, the way they should.

Young patient smiling after Phase 1 braces for an open bite caused by thumb sucking, Palm Beach Gardens

Dr. Murray's case note

A thumb sucker who presented with protrusion of the upper incisors and an anterior open bite. Treated with Phase 1 braces.

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Thumb-Sucking Open Bite Corrected With Phase 1 Braces

Before Phase 1 braces, front view: upper and lower front teeth not meeting in an anterior open bite from thumb sucking

After Phase 1 braces, front view: upper front teeth overlapping the lower teeth with the open bite closed

What was going on

A thumb-sucking habit had pushed her upper front teeth forward, called protrusion or overjet.

Her front teeth also didn't meet when she bit down. That space between the top and bottom teeth is an anterior open bite.

What changed

Dr. Murray treated her with Phase 1 braces.

Her upper front teeth now sit back in line, and her top and bottom front teeth overlap when she bites.

Teeth after clear aligner treatment to broaden a narrow smile, front view

Her teeth after treatment, up close.

Dr. Murray's case note

Her main concern was that her smile was too narrow, and that we couldn't see her back teeth when she smiled. We treated her with clear aligners to broaden her smile.

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Narrow Smile Broadened With Clear Aligners

Adult patient before clear aligners, smiling with a narrow smile where the back teeth don't show

Same patient after clear aligners, smiling with a broader smile that shows more teeth toward the corners

What was going on

Her main concern was the shape of her smile. It looked narrow, and when she smiled, her back teeth didn't show.

What changed

Dr. Murray used clear aligners to broaden her smile.

Compare the two photos: her smile now fills out further toward the corners of her mouth.

Adult patient smiling after clear aligner treatment closed her severe open bite without surgery

Dr. Murray's case note

Presented with a severe anterior open bite, complaining that she couldn't chew with her front teeth. We treated her non-surgically with clear aligners in 16 months.

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Severe Open Bite Closed With Clear Aligners, No Surgery

Before clear aligners: severe anterior open bite with a wide gap between the upper and lower front teeth

After 16 months of clear aligners: upper and lower front teeth meeting with the open bite closed

What was going on

Her front teeth didn't touch at all when she closed her mouth, so she couldn't chew with them. That's a severe anterior open bite.

What changed

Dr. Murray treated it without surgery, using clear aligners, in 16 months.

Her front teeth now meet when she bites down.

Patient smiling after Iconix champagne braces for severe crowding at Murray Orthodontics in Palm Beach Gardens

Dr. Murray's case note

Presented with severe crowding, blocked-out canines, a retained primary tooth, and a midline discrepancy. Treated with Iconix brackets.

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Severe Crowding and Blocked-Out Canines Treated With Iconix Braces

Before Iconix braces: severe crowding with both upper canines blocked out high and out of line

After Iconix braces: straight, evenly spaced teeth with the canines brought into line

What was going on

There wasn't enough room for all of her teeth. Her canines (eye teeth) were pushed up and out of line, and a baby tooth had never come out.

The center of her top teeth also didn't line up with the center of her bottom teeth.

What changed

Dr. Murray treated her with Iconix champagne braces, a gold-toned alternative to silver metal brackets.

Her canines are back in line with the rest of her teeth and the crowding is gone.

Patient smiling after braces closed the gaps between her teeth, Palm Beach Gardens orthodontist

Dr. Murray's case note

Came in with spacing and upper incisor protrusion. Treated with braces.

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Gaps and Protruding Front Teeth Closed With Braces

Before braces, front view: gap between the two front teeth and spacing between other teeth

After braces, front view: gaps closed and front teeth even

What was going on

She had spaces between her teeth, including a gap between her two front teeth.

Her upper front teeth also angled forward past her lower teeth, called protrusion or overjet.

What changed

Dr. Murray closed the gaps with braces and brought her upper front teeth back into line.

Check the side view to see how far those front teeth moved.

See Your Own Teeth in One of These?

That's a good reason to come in. The consultation is free and takes about an hour. Dr. Murray will look at your bite, tell you what he sees, and go over your options and cost.

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More Smiles From Our Practice

More finished cases from our Palm Beach Gardens and Royal Palm Beach offices. If one of these looks like your teeth, bring it up at your consultation.

Teeth before orthodontic treatment at Murray Orthodontics, case 1

Teeth after orthodontic treatment at Murray Orthodontics, case 1

Teeth before orthodontic treatment at Murray Orthodontics, case 2

Teeth after orthodontic treatment at Murray Orthodontics, case 2

Teeth before orthodontic treatment at Murray Orthodontics, case 3

Teeth after orthodontic treatment at Murray Orthodontics, case 3

Teeth before orthodontic treatment at Murray Orthodontics, case 4

Teeth after orthodontic treatment at Murray Orthodontics, case 4

Teeth before orthodontic treatment at Murray Orthodontics, case 5

Teeth after orthodontic treatment at Murray Orthodontics, case 5

Teeth before orthodontic treatment at Murray Orthodontics, case 6

Teeth after orthodontic treatment at Murray Orthodontics, case 6

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Teeth after orthodontic treatment at Murray Orthodontics, case 7

Teeth before orthodontic treatment at Murray Orthodontics, case 8

Teeth after orthodontic treatment at Murray Orthodontics, case 8

Teeth before orthodontic treatment at Murray Orthodontics, case 9

Teeth after orthodontic treatment at Murray Orthodontics, case 9

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Teeth after orthodontic treatment at Murray Orthodontics, case 10

Teeth before orthodontic treatment at Murray Orthodontics, case 11

Teeth after orthodontic treatment at Murray Orthodontics, case 11

Teeth before orthodontic treatment at Murray Orthodontics, case 12

Teeth after orthodontic treatment at Murray Orthodontics, case 12

What Our Patients Say

Before and After Questions

Are these real Murray Orthodontics patients?

Yes. Every photo on this page is a real patient from our practice. The six recent cases at the top were treated by Dr. Murray, and the case notes come from him.

Will my results look like these?

Every mouth is different, so no two results are the same.

These cases show the kinds of problems Dr. Murray treats and what finished treatment looks like. At your consultation, he'll tell you what's realistic for your teeth.

How long does treatment take?

It depends on the problem and the treatment. The adult open bite case above took 16 months with clear aligners.

With braces, adjustment visits happen every 6 to 8 weeks. With clear aligners, check-ins are every 8 to 12 weeks. Dr. Murray gives you a time estimate at your consultation.

Should I get braces or clear aligners?

Both show up on this page, sometimes fixing the same problem. The two open bite cases were treated with Phase 1 braces for a child and clear aligners for an adult.

With aligners, the deciding factor is compliance. They only work if you wear them 20 to 22 hours a day. Dr. Murray will recommend what fits your bite and your routine. Compare the options on our metal braces, clear braces, and Invisalign pages.

How much does treatment cost?

Metal braces run $3,000 to $7,000. Clear braces, Iconix braces, and Invisalign run $3,500 to $7,500.

Payment plans are no interest. Your exact price depends on your case, and you'll get it at your free consultation.

What happens at the free consultation?

It takes about 60 minutes at our Palm Beach Gardens office at 2517 Burns Rd or our Royal Palm Beach office at 685 Royal Palm Beach Blvd #201.

Dr. Murray examines your teeth and bite, explains what he sees, and goes over your treatment options and cost. There's no charge. Book your free consultation.