Types of 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 elastics (rubber bands) for a more unique and colorful smile.
Custom Metal Braces
These custom metal brackets are made from surgical grade 17-4 stainless steel material, and still have the same appearance of traditional metal braces. However, instead of a one-size fits all approach, these brackets have a custom prescription fit to the shape of your individual teeth. These custom brackets can reduce time in treatment and even result in fewer appointments giving you more time to focus on the things that matter most!
Clear Custom 3D-Printed Braces
With fully personalized 3D-printed brackets and a fully integrated digital platform for monitoring your progress, LightForce enables a faster treatment experience for both teens and adults (1). Every LightForce treatment plan is individually designed based on your unique tooth shape, jawline, and facial structure, enabling a perfect fit throughout the straightening process. Spend less time in the orthodontist’s chair, and more time living your life.
Clear Aligners
Clear aligners are a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable acrylic trays that straighten your teeth like braces. Not only are the aligners invisible, they are removable, so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment, plus brushing and flossing are less of a hassle. The aligners are comfortable and have no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment.
(1) Weber NDJ, Koroluk LD, Phillips C, Nguyen T, Proffit WR. Clinical effectiveness and efficiency of customized vs. conventional preadjusted bracket systems. J Clin Orthod. 2013;47:261.
