Traditional Metal Braces
Traditional metal braces are the most
common type of braces and
are more
comfortable today than ever before. Made of
high-grade
stainless steel, metal braces straighten
your teeth using metal
brackets and archwires. With metal
braces, you have the option
of adding colored elastics (rubber bands) for a more unique and
colorful smile.
Gold Braces
Gold braces are similar to traditional metal braces in many ways.
They are made of stainless steel, but are uniquely coated in
gold. The gold coating may be considered a more cosmetic option
than traditional metal braces. And, the cost of gold braces is
surprisingly comparable to most clear braces.
Ceramic braces are made of clear materials and are therefore less
visible on your teeth than metal braces. For this reason, ceramic
braces are used mainly on older teenagers and adult patients
who have cosmetic concerns. While they are visually less prominent,
they do require more attention to oral hygiene as ceramic braces
are larger and are more brittle than their metal counterparts.
For these reasons, ceramic braces tend to be used more on upper-front teeth than on lower teeth.
Invisalign®
Invisalign uses a series of invisible, removable and comfortable
aligners to straighten you teeth. And, no one can tell you are
wearing Invisalign because it’s invisible! Not only are the
aligners invisible, they are removable, so you can eat and drink
what you want while in treatment, plus brushing and flossing are
less of a hassle. The aligners are comfortable and have no metal
to cause mouth abrasions during treatment. Click
here to learn more Invisalign.
Lingual Braces
Lingual braces are hidden behind the teeth and are therefore “invisible” when
you smile. Lingual braces are 100% customized to match the shape
of your teeth and therefore the metal appliances are created uniquely
for you. Lingual braces are a very reasonable option for athletes,
models, actors/actresses, musicians who play wind instruments
and adult professionals.
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