No two patients develop the same way, and off-the-shelf orthodontic solutions rarely address the full picture. We design custom orthodontic appliances specifically for your anatomy, your bite, and your stage of development. Whether the goal is guiding jaw growth, correcting a crossbite, creating space for permanent teeth, or supporting long-term bite function, the right appliance produces results that standard treatment alone cannot achieve.
At Wigal & Kluemper Orthodontics, our board-certified orthodontists design, fit, and manage every custom appliance. We don’t recommend appliances in isolation. We assess how each device interacts with your airway, your facial structure, and the broader treatment plan. Every recommendation we make is grounded in clinical precision, not guesswork.
Custom appliances address problems that tooth movement alone cannot solve. Here is what makes them a critical part of comprehensive orthodontic care.
We fabricate each appliance from precise records of your bite, jaw position, and skeletal structure. That specificity means the device works exactly where you need correction, reducing treatment time and improving predictability from the very first week.
Custom appliances correct the underlying skeletal and functional issues that cause crowding, crossbites, and bite problems. Resolving those root causes early simplifies every phase of treatment that follows and often reduces how much work braces or aligners need to do later.
We select every appliance with your full treatment arc in mind. Appliance type, timing, and adjustment schedule are planned to complement future orthodontic treatment.
Our team grounds every appliance case in specialist training, advanced diagnostic technology, and a genuine commitment to individualized care. Columbus families trust Wigal & Kluemper Orthodontics because they know we prioritize long-term health and facial harmony over one-size-fits-all treatments.
We fabricate every appliance from precise records of your anatomy. We never use generic sizing or make adjustments that don't account for your individual bite and jaw relationship.
By correcting structural issues with a specialist-designed appliance now, you reduce the risk of relapse, extraction, or more complex interventions later in treatment.
You will know exactly what we design each appliance to achieve, how long each phase takes, and what comes next.
Our practice brings together two board-certified orthodontic specialists dedicated to precision, individualized care, and the long-term oral health and facial development of every patient they treat.
Board-certified orthodontist Dr. Timothy Wigal approaches every Invisalign® case through the framework of the Six Elements of Orofacial Harmony, evaluating how teeth, jaws, and facial structures work together as a system. His focus on facial balance and airway health ensures that treatment outcomes deliver results that are genuinely transformative and built to last.
Dr. Alex Kluemper is a board-certified orthodontist with specialized expertise in craniofacial growth, interceptive and surgical orthodontics, and advanced tooth movement biology. His academic background and clinical precision make him particularly skilled at managing complex cases. His patients consistently appreciate his clarity, thoroughness, and commitment to results that are as functional as they are beautiful.
Our practice is conveniently located to serve families throughout Columbus and the surrounding Central Ohio area. Use the interactive map below to find our office and get directions.
Specialist-led custom appliance treatment is accessible to every Columbus family. We offer flexible, interest-free monthly payments and accept most major PPO plans to ensure every patient receives the precise, individualized care without unnecessary financial barriers.
In-network with most major plans.
Low monthly payment options.
Have questions about orthodontic appliances? Here are answers to what Columbus patients ask most before and during treatment.
We provide custom appliances as part of comprehensive treatment planning. The two primary appliances used at the practice are Hyrax Expanders, which gradually widen a narrow upper jaw to create space for proper alignment and improved airway function, and retainers, which stabilize tooth position following active treatment. The right appliance for each patient is determined during a specialist evaluation.
Hyrax Expander is a fixed orthodontic device that attaches to the back teeth and gradually widens the palate over time. We typically recommend it for patients with a narrow upper jaw that is contributing to crowding, bite misalignment, or restricted airway health. By creating the necessary space early, the expander helps establish a healthier foundation for long-term facial balance and functional stability.
A retainer holds your teeth in their corrected positions after active treatment ends. It is fabricated from a precise impression of your mouth and is often reinforced with thin metal wires to maintain structural integrity. Without consistent retainer wear, teeth can gradually shift back toward their original positions which makes this an essential part of protecting your long-term results.
Yes. Every appliance we provide is custom-fabricated based on your individual anatomy. We design our appliances to fit precisely and function effectively within the context of your overall treatment plan, ensuring comfort and clinical accuracy throughout the process.
