Metal braces, also known as fixed braces, are made up of metal brackets that you attach to the front of your teeth and a metal cable to connect them. Fixed braces are so-called “fixed” because a dentist or orthodontist must apply and remove them. Patients may choose to wear them on ...
transparent ceramic material. The braces are less visible to others, which makes them a popular choice for adults who need orthodontic treatment. Patients wearing these types of braces occasionally find that the elastics become discolored, which can cause marks on the teeth, as...
Elastics These small rubber bands attach to hooks on the brackets. They go between your upper and lower teeth in various ways that provide added pressure, should you need it, to move your teeth into proper alignment. They come in a variety of colors. Your orthodontist will show you how to...
Elastics These small rubber bands attach to hooks on the brackets. They go between your upper and lower teeth in various ways that provide added pressure, should you need it, to move your teeth into proper alignment. They come in a variety of colors. Your orthodontist will show you how to...
Self-ligating braces Self-ligating braces are also similar to traditional metal ones. The difference is that this type doesn’t require elastics or rubber bands to connect the archwires. Instead, a slide mechanism puts constant pressure on the teeth. ...
Elastics are used to treat malocclusions by putting constant pressure on your jaw to move in a certain direction. They’re attached to specially made brackets with hooks for the elastics to hold on to. Throughout the day, activities like talking, chewing, and other jaw movements will put pre...
So, instead of silver, which contrasts with the color of your teeth, your braces blend in with your smile better because their brackets are white or clear. In some cases, a “frosted”/white archwire and white or clear elastics are used so your appliances blend in even better. ...
The clear or white ligatures (little elastics that hold the arch wire to the brackets) can stain, which defeats aesthetics of the ceramic braces. But those are changed at your monthly adjustment. Treatment can take a few months longer in ceramic braces. ...
Invisalign can effectively re-align the teeth to reduce the amount of overjet to ideal. In some cases it may be necessary for the provider or orthodontist to place a bracket or composite attachment for elastics. Your provider will discuss this option if it is needed. Not treating this ...
Elastics These small rubber bands attach to hooks on the brackets. They go between your upper and lower teeth in various ways that provide added pressure, should you need it, to move your teeth into proper alignment. They come in a variety of colors. Your orthodontist will show you how to...