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Types of Braces
Metal Braces
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 O-rings for a more unique and colorful smile.
Ceramic 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.
Invisible (Clear) Orthodontic Appliances
Invisalign®
Invisalign uses a series of invisible, thin, 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 (there are NO suggestions or restrictions). In addition, since the aligners are removable, brushing and flossing is much less trouble than it is with braces. Click here to learn more about Invisalign.
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