Traditional Braces
Traditional, metal braces are the type of orthodontic treatment that virtually everyone’s familiar with. Our team typically recommends this option for patients who are in need of moderate to significant tooth movement, or who need correction for more serious bite and jaw concerns. Traditional braces may even be able to improve your health and self-confidence by making it easier to clean teeth effectively, eat easily, and speak properly.
Our younger patients undergoing tooth transition often benefit from traditional braces. Traditional braces have fixed brackets cemented over the surfaces of teeth where ligatures and other fixed appliances such as palate expanders are anchored. Using consistent pressure, traditional orthodontia will shift teeth to straighter, upright positions over the course of treatment. If necessary, our dentist will work with an experienced oral surgeon when surgically assisted orthodontic treatment is required.
Beyond their traditional color, the only thing traditional about these braces is that you can see them. Contemporary braces are made of super strong metal alloys derived from the space program. Their strength allows them to be the smallest of all braces and therefore the most comfortable. Their density makes them ultra slippery so teeth move faster than they ever have before. Today's braces, in combination with other high tech materials mean fewer office visits to complete treatment.
The braces themselves will consist of metal brackets and an arch wire that connects them. Periodic tightening appointments at one of our offices are required so that we can increase the pressure on your teeth and move them at an appropriate speed. Most cases of traditional braces will also involve the use of rubber bands at some point, which come in a variety of colors that younger patients will enjoy.
Traditional, metal braces are the type of orthodontic treatment that virtually everyone’s familiar with. Our team typically recommends this option for patients who are in need of moderate to significant tooth movement, or who need correction for more serious bite and jaw concerns. Traditional braces may even be able to improve your health and self-confidence by making it easier to clean teeth effectively, eat easily, and speak properly.
Our younger patients undergoing tooth transition often benefit from traditional braces. Traditional braces have fixed brackets cemented over the surfaces of teeth where ligatures and other fixed appliances such as palate expanders are anchored. Using consistent pressure, traditional orthodontia will shift teeth to straighter, upright positions over the course of treatment. If necessary, our dentist will work with an experienced oral surgeon when surgically assisted orthodontic treatment is required.
Beyond their traditional color, the only thing traditional about these braces is that you can see them. Contemporary braces are made of super strong metal alloys derived from the space program. Their strength allows them to be the smallest of all braces and therefore the most comfortable. Their density makes them ultra slippery so teeth move faster than they ever have before. Today's braces, in combination with other high tech materials mean fewer office visits to complete treatment.
The braces themselves will consist of metal brackets and an arch wire that connects them. Periodic tightening appointments at one of our offices are required so that we can increase the pressure on your teeth and move them at an appropriate speed. Most cases of traditional braces will also involve the use of rubber bands at some point, which come in a variety of colors that younger patients will enjoy.