Dental Brace

Metal braces/Traditional braces. These are the metal brackets and wires that most people picture when they hear the word "braces." However, modern brackets are smaller and less noticeable than the notorious "metal-mouth" braces that many adults remember. Plus, new heat-activated arch-wires use your body heat to help teeth move more quickly and less painfully than in the past. Metal braces Pros: Least expensive type. colored bands give kids a chance to express themselves. Cons: Most noticeable type of braces Ceramic Braces . Ceramic braces are the same size and shape as metal braces, except that they have tooth-colored or clear brackets that blend in to teeth. Some even use tooth-colored wires to be even less noticeable. Ceramic braces Pros: Less noticeable than metal braces. move teeth much faster than clear plastic aligners (Invisalign). Cons: More expensive than metal braces. Brackets can stain easily if patients don’t care for them well. Take Care of your Braces. Lingual braces are the same as traditional metal braces, except that the brackets and wires are placed on the inside of teeth.

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