Types of Braces
Braces are an affordable and low-cost means of straightening teeth and open bites. The orthodontist’s experience and skill both play a part in determining the efficacy of braces. The right braces for your idiosyncratic mouth combined with the right orthodontist create an opportunity to straighten crooked teeth in a year’s time or less. Though metal braces were popular in previous decades, braces of other varieties have emerged at the forefront of the dental industry’s teeth-straightening technology for both functional and aesthetic reasons. Your unique preferences in terms of style, price and comfort ultimately determine which type of braces is best for your mouth. Contact us today at (817) 735-8291 to schedule an appointment with our orthodontist in Fort Worth.
Metal Braces
Metal braces consist of wires and brackets that gradually straighten teeth with the use of slight pressure. Though metal braces are not easy on the eyes, they serve a purpose, helping to straighten teeth as time progresses. Metal braces’ brackets attach to the teeth with specialized orthodontist’s glue. The next step is to connect the brackets to arch wires. The archwire helps to move the teeth to the proper positions. The gum tissue and bone are used to fill in the leftover gaps.
Once the treatment is complete, the orthodontist provides a retainer for results that stand the test of time. The retainer remains within the mouth through the night, helping to keep the teeth straight. The retainer remains within the mouth for about a year, ultimately ensuring the effort put into making and wearing the metal braces provides lasting results. Metal braces are used for correcting teeth that have moved out of their proper alignment yet they also provide utility in closing the gaps in between teeth, addressing crossbites, correcting overbites/underbites and even minimizing large spaces between teeth.
Ceramic Braces
Ceramic braces are more visually appealing than metal braces. Also known as clear braces, ceramic braces consist of translucent brackets rather than the less appealing metal. However, ceramic braces are not exactly the same as translucent teeth aligners with clear brackets. Though the clear braces are difficult to see, there is the potential for the brackets to be slightly visible when smiling, eating, laughing, etc. Smaller and comparably clear braces are favorable as they are less obtrusive and don’t have the unsightliness of braces of the metal variety.
Ceramic braces stand the test of time and ultimately chip at a lower frequency than other varieties. These unique braces consist of a composite material that holds strong, especially when compared to the braces of yesteryear. Ceramic braces have advanced to the point that it is now possible for the archwire to be nearly invisible.
Fort Worth patients will be happy to know there is no need to worry about damage to tooth enamel when using ceramic braces. If you are concerned with how your teeth look during the straightening process, reach out to our orthodontist in Fort Worth today for more information about ceramic braces. You can contact our orthodontist at (817) 735-8291 to schedule an appointment for more information about ceramic braces, cosmetic treatments and restorative procedures. We are proud to serve the entirety of the greater Fort Worth, Texas area.
Clear Aligners
Clear aligners are one of the top choices for teeth-straightening for good reason. Opt for clear aligners, also known as Invisalign braces, and your teeth will gradually move into the proper positions without compromising your beautiful smile. No one will see your clear aligners unless they are within a couple inches of your teeth. These lightweight aligners are thin yet highly effective. Translucent aligners gradually move wayward teeth back into the desired positions without causing irritation or spurring a lengthy wait. Clear aligners reduce the risk of tooth discoloration that otherwise might occur with the use of traditional metal wires and brackets. These aligners also help in the context of establishing and maintaining an oral hygiene routine, ensuring you can floss and brush without the interference of braces’ wires.
The end result of clear aligners is the removal of food and plaque in between the teeth that would otherwise not be possible with regular braces. An added bonus is the fact that you will spend less time in the orthodontist’s chair than would be necessary had you selected metal braces. Reach out to our Fort Worth orthodontist today to find out more about clear aligners to straighten teeth. You can contact Sorokolit Orthodontics to schedule an appointment by dialing (817) 735-8291.