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Conventional Metal Braces
Conventional 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.
Gold Braces
Gold braces are similar to conventional metal braces
in many ways. They are made of stainless steel, but
are uniquely coated in gold. The gold coating may be
considered a more cosmetic option than conventional
metal braces. And, the cost of gold braces is surprisingly
comparable to most clear braces.
Ceramic braces are made of clear materials and are therefore less visible on your teeth than metal braces. For this reason, ceramic braces are used mainly on older teenagers and adult patients who have cosmetic concerns. While they are visually less prominent, they do require more attention to oral hygiene as ceramic braces are larger and are more brittle than their metal counterparts. For these reasons, ceramic braces tend to be used more on upper-front teeth than on lower teeth.
Invisalign uses a series
of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners to
straighten you teeth. And, no one can tell you are wearing
Invisalign because it’s
invisible! 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. Click
here to learn more about Invisalign.
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Metal Braces