Types Of Treatment

Metal Braces

Metal braces are the most common type. They are made of high-grade stainless steel. Today's metal braces are smaller, more comfortable and more attractive.

Ceramic Braces

Ceramic braces are made of translucent (clear) material. They are most popular with adult patients, due to their cosmetic appeal. The only drawback to ceramic brackets are that they are more fragile, and the elastic ties can discolor between orthodontic visits.

Invisalign

The Invisalign System is a series of clear overlay templates-called aligners-that have been generated by computer simulation to gradually move the teeth. This system is available to adult patients with certain orthodontic bite problems. Ask us if you are a candidate for the Invisalign system.

Elastics

Attached to your braces, elastics (rubber bands) exert the proper force that creates the right amount of pressure to move teeth and fix your bite. In order for this force to remain constant, elastics must be worn all the time and changed at least 3 times/day (or more frequently if they tend to break).

Headgear

There are different types of headgears (i.e. Hi-pull and Low-pull) that are designed to influence the amount and direction of growth of the upper jaw. When upper jaw growth is modified, then the lower jaw has an opportunity to be in better alignment with the upper and thus improve the overall bite.

It is important that it is worn on a regular basis. Failure to comply may result in prolonged treatment.