Metal and Clear Braces

Fixed Metal and Clear Braces

Orthodontic braces straighten and shift teeth with gentle forces into correct positions. The treatment aims to addresses concerns including crowding, spacing, overjet, crossbite and underbite. Advances in material brackets now makes braces brackets smaller, easier and more efficient.

Metal Braces

The most conventional fixed braces are metal braces. Metal braces composes of metal brackets, titanium archwire and elastic bands. They are effective and suited in resolving most types of orthodontic mal-occlusions

Clear Braces

Like traditional metal braces, clear braces uses the same concepts but its brackets are clear using ceramics or transparent plastics. Clear braces are suited for you if you want a less noticeable look.

Who are candidates for fixed braces?

Excessive Spacing

Cross Bite

Fixed appliance braces is done for everyone after your adult teeth has fully erupted. Braces aim to address issues including:

• ๐ Underbites

• ๐ Crossbites 

• ๐ Open bites

• ๐ Deep bites

• ๐ Over-crowded teeth

• ๐ Spaced out teeth

Orthodontics does not aim to  improve your cosmetic appearance, different orthopedic appliances or surgical correction can guide jaw and facial growth that may be done before or be used in conjunction with braces to correct skeletal abnormalities.

Why straighten teeth?

1. ๐ Crowding or spacing makes keeping your teeth clean more difficult. Aligned teeth are easier to brush, floss and clean in preventing cavities and oral diseases.

2. ๐ If teeth are crooked and your bite is not aligned, chewing may be painful or inefficient that can leading to mal-nutrition. Aligned bite enbles proper chewing.

3. ๐ An irregular bite creates unnecessary wear that can cause broken teeth, damaged gums, bones or even tooth loss. 

4. ๐ Deep bite and crossbite cases can develop into permanent, unwanted changes in skeletal growth. Braces can help resolve issues if detected and resolved early.

Our orthodontic services offer both metal and clear braces to correct various dental issues such as crowding, spacing, overjet, crossbite, and underbite. Metal braces use sturdy materials for effective adjustment, while clear braces provide a discreet option. Candidates include those with alignment and bite concerns, aiming to enhance oral function and health.