For Crooked Teeth
ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT
Braces are devices that align and strengthen teeth and help position them with regard to a person’s bite. Invisible braces are applied behind the teeth and allow you to smile with confidence.
Metal Braces
Ceramic Braces
Lingual Braces
Aligners
Metal Braces – usually are the least expensive of all types of braces. Treatment time is usually the same among all types of braces.
Ceramic Braces – are esthetically attractive. You're probably familiar with traditional braces. The brackets are made of metal, and they're cemented to your teeth. A metal wire connects the brackets. Since these braces are made of metal, they're very noticeable. Ceramic braces are similar to traditional braces in design, but the materials are different. Instead of metal, the braces are made of transparent ceramic. The wires can also be transparent to make the braces less noticeable.
Lingual Braces- Lingual braces are placed behind the teeth (by the tongue and palate), rather than in front, and therefore offer a great cosmetic alternative for those who want their teeth straightened, without the braces, showing. The process for lingual braces involves taking an impression of the teeth, which is then sent to a dental laboratory and used to create customized brackets. Once completed, allows the orthodontist to use a specific process to cement the braces onto the back surfaces of your teeth.
Aligners (No Braces) (Invisible) – we will fabricate a set of clear plastic forms (aligners) that are worn one after the other in a special order over a period (usually one to two years) to straighten your teeth over time. The cost of the Invisalign® treatment can be the same or little more than traditional orthodontics, and most patients require retainers that are also clear. Uniquely, aligner trays are removed when brushing and flossing teeth, allowing patients the convenience of normal brushing as opposed to the more elaborate methods associated with metal and lingual braces.