Types of Braces

With today's technology, patients now have more options when it comes to wearing braces. While traditional metal braces are still widely used, clear braces, lingual braces and self-ligating braces are becoming increasingly popular along with clear appliances.

Please use the menu to learn more about the types of braces we offer, and speak with your orthodontist to determine which appliance is right for you.

Gold braces are stainless steel braces coated with 24-karat gold. They are fashionable and popular with patients of all ages.

The Invisalign system is a series of clear overlay templates, or aligners, that have been generated by computer simulation to gradually move teeth. This system is available to patients with certain orthodontic bite problems.

The most common type, metal braces are made of high-grade stainless steel. The brackets, which are bonded to the front of each tooth, are connected by the archwire, which helps guide the teeth into the correct positions. Today's metal braces are smaller, more comfortable and more attractive.

Self-ligating braces offer several benefits to patients. The self-ligation technique uses lighter wires and lower-friction brackets to move teeth, which results in faster treatment times due to the sliding mechanism. In addition to greater comfort, self-ligating braces make it easier to maintain good oral hygiene because they are easier to keep clean. This contributes to greater health, happiness and physical attractiveness for the duration of treatment.