About Orthodontics - Types of Braces
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Traditional Braces |
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These are what most people envision when they think of braces in correcting misaligned teeth. In recent years, there have been significant technical improvements in these types of braces that have decreased their size and thickness providing for improved comfort and better hygiene. Braces colours are usually selected to be the colors of the patients favorite sports team, school colors, etc.
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Self-Ligating Braces |
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Self-Ligating Braces are braces with brackets that do not need ligatures (the small bands that hold the wire in place). You may also hear them referred to as "Speed Braces". Rather than using ligatures or metal ties, the brackets themselves have a sort of trap door that holds the arch wire in place. According to manufacturers this creates less friction between the wire and the bracket.
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Clear or Ceramic Braces |
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Ceramic brackets are made of composite materials. They are very strong and generally do not stain. Adults like to choose ceramic because the ceramic brackets are tooth-colored and "blend in" with the teeth, thus less noticeable than metal bracket typed braces.
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Invisalign |
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Invisalign has become an increasingly popular choice for orthodontic treatment for patients of virtually every age and orthodontic condition. Invisalign uses a series of invisible, removable and comfortable aligners to straighten teeth. Not only are the aligners virtually invisible, they are removable, too, so you can eat and drink what you like during treatment and brush and floss more easily. The aligners have no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment.
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