Types of Braces

Invisalign

What are they?

Invisalign is a brand of clear, removable orthodontic aligners that are used to straightenteeth as an alternative to traditional metal braces. The aligners are custom-made to fityour teeth and gradually shift them into better alignment over time.

Benefits?

Discreet Look: If you consider your orthodontic treatment to be a private matter, orsimply feel that metal braces don't fit with your self-image, this practically invisible formof orthodontic treatment might suit you.
Comfortable Feel: The soft, flexible material that Invisalign aligners are made of will notirritate the soft tissues of the mouth like metal wires and braces can.
Improved Oral Hygiene: With an orthodontic appliance that is completely removable,you will be able to clean your teeth much more easily than if you were wearing metalbraces.
More Dietary Choices: To protect metal wires and braces, some diet modifications arenecessary. With clear aligners, you can still bite into an apple or a crispy pizza crust.

What are they?

Clear brackets are designed to be less noticeable on the teeth than thetraditional metal brackets. They can achieve this more discrete look due to theirpolycrystalline ceramic material.

Benefits?

Discreet Look: These ceramic options blend in well with your natural smile.Though they're not completely invisible, and the brackets are about the samesize and shape, they're much less noticeable than metal braces.
Functionality: Clear brackets enable the orthodontist to utilize the sametreatment mechanics as traditional braces to fix bites that clear aligners cannot.
Less Patient Compliance Required: Perfect for the patients that want theesthetic of clear aligners but not the responsibility and hassle of having to wearthem.

What are they?

The brackets, which are bonded to the front of each tooth, are connected by thearchwire, which helps guide the teeth into the correct positions. Today's metalbraces are smaller, more comfortable and more attractive.

Benefits?

Proven History: These brackets have the workhorse for orthodontics for manydecades. They have a great track record of correcting bites and can treat certainbites that clear aligners cannot.
Fun Color Choices: Whether its for a big event or holiday, the patient has theability anytime they come into the office to pick fun colors to place on theirbraces.
Better Treatment Mechanics: Metal braces can work faster and more efficientlyin closing gaps and aligning teeth than other treatment modalities, which couldpotentially shorten treatment time.