Types of Braces in Rochester, NY
Traditional Metal Braces
Traditional metal braces are still the most common type of braces because they are tried and proven method to straighten your teeth. However, traditional braces have improved over time. Today these braces are more comfortable than ever. Metal braces are made of high-grade stainless steel and work by using metal brackets and archwires to apply force to your teeth and reposition them appropriately. Metal braces offer the option to choose the color of your elastics to customize your smile and express your unique style.
Self-Ligating Braces
Self-ligating braces are made of the same high-grade stainless steel as traditional metal braces. However, self-ligating braces have several advantages over their traditional metal counterparts. Self-ligating braces do not use elastics which will lead to less friction being placed on the tooth and fewer appointments will be required for adjustments. This type of braces uses a specialized clip that replaces the elastics to assist the archwire in guiding the teeth into place. By using the clip instead of elastics, less pressure is placed on the tooth.
Clear (Ceramic) Braces
Ceramic braces are popular amongst adult patients because they are less visible on the teeth than metal braces. These braces are recommended for older teenagers and adult patients because they require additional attention to oral hygiene. Ceramic braces are larger and more brittle than traditional braces and tend to be used on upper front teeth.
Clear Aligners
Clear aligners consist of a series of trays that are worn for approximately two weeks before being switched for the next one in the series until the teeth have reached their desired position. The clear aligners are a favorite amongst a lot of patients because they are comfortable, removable, and virtually invisible. Since the aligners are removable, you will be able to continue eating, drinking, flossing, and brushing like you always do as long as you remember to remove your aligners first!
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