Metal Braces
Traditional metal braces are the most common type of braces and are more comfortable today than ever before. Made of high-grade stainless steel, metal braces straighten your teeth using metal brackets and archwires. With metal braces, you have the option of adding colored elastics (rubber bands) for a more unique and colorful smile.
Clear Braces
Ceramic braces are made of clear materials and are therefore less visible on your teeth than metal braces. For this reason, ceramic braces are used mainly on older teenagers and adult patients who have cosmetic concerns and tend to be used more on upper front teeth than on lower teeth. While they are visually less prominent, they do require more attention to oral hygiene as ceramic braces are larger and are more brittle than their metal counterparts.
Clear Aligners
Clear aligners are a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable plastic trays that straighten your teeth like braces. Clear aligners are removable, meaning you can eat and drink what you want during treatment, and brushing and flossing are less of a hassle. Additionally, clear aligners are comfortable and have no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment.
