Traditional Braces

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 typical case runs approximately 24 months assuming the patient is compliant in keeping their teeth and gums clean, show's up to his/her appointments as scheduled, wears elastics/headgear/or other appliance as required.   Should the child have an appliance that needs to be worn and only wears it a few hours per day or doesnt wear it daily, it will not only work much slower, but may not work at all, thus waisting everyone's time.   The moral of the story:  if you have an appliance to wear:  wear it daily and wear it 24/7  365 days/year for maximum results.   If the person refuses or just will not wear the appliance other options can include but are not limited to completing the braces with incomplete results, increased treatment time, extractions of permanent teeth or even oral surgical correction of the teeth and jaws!!

Clear Braces

Ceramic braces utilize less noticeable brackets for patients concerned about aesthetic appearances. Ceramic brackets are translucent, so they blend in with your natural tooth color. This means that unlike traditional stainless steel braces, with ceramic braces your smile will not look 'metallic.' In addition, ceramic brackets are designed so that they won't stain or discolor over long periods of time. They do tend to be slightly more bulky as porcelain or plastic are not as strong as metal and thus the bulkiness.   We can let you know if you are a candidate for ceramic braces. Although the brackets themselves dont stain, it should be noted that the clear or white bands that hold the wire onto the brackets tend to stain more than other colors, but will be minimized with proper brushing and flossing.