A light assisted orthodontic device includes at least one material layer formed to be positioned over one or more teeth； a light source coupled to the at least one material layer, the light source being configured to emit light having a wavelength of 700 nm to 1500 nm； and a power source configured to power the light source. A method for making a light assisted orthodontic device includes forming a first material layer shaped to be positioned over one or more teeth； and coupling a light therapy array to the first material layer. A method of orthodontic treatment includes positioning the device over one or more teeth, the device applying a corrective pressure to the one or more teeth； and emitting light having a wavelength of 700 nm to 1500 nm to the one or more teeth.
