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Braces
Has your dentist recommended you or your child get braces to straighten his or her teeth? If so, you will need to decide which type of orthodontic is right for you. Here are the five most common types of braces available. If you need more information about getting braces, please contact us.
The Five Different Types of Braces
There are five different types of braces. The type that’s right for you will depend on several factors, which include how severe your dental issues are, what type of braces you prefer, and your budget.
1. Metal Braces
2. Lingual Braces
3. Ceramic Braces
4. Self-Ligating Braces
5. Clear Invisible Aligners
Orthodontics
Were you born with a straight smile and a perfect bite? If so, you’re one of the lucky ones. For most of us, we must choose orthodontics to correct our teeth. Whether you go for clear aligners or traditional braces, these both can help you find that smile you’ve always wanted!
What Is Orthodontics?
Orthodontics is a form of dentistry that focuses on straightening teeth and fixing bite issues. Braces are one of the most common appliances used in orthodontics. Patients often choose orthodontics to treat the following issues:
- Crooked teeth
- Overlapping teeth
- Crowded teeth
- Rotated teeth
- Impacted teeth
- Overbites
- Underbites
Clarity Aligners
Clarity aligners provide a modern, discreet option for improving tooth alignment through a series of clear, removable trays. These aligners are designed to blend naturally with your smile while gradually guiding teeth into healthier, more balanced positions over time.
Clarity Aligner Treatment
Treatment begins with a detailed consultation with your dental provider. During this appointment, digital scans or impressions are used to create an accurate 3D model of your teeth. This digital model helps outline the precise movements needed and allows your provider to design a customized sequence of aligners tailored to your individual treatment plan.
Each aligner is made from smooth, comfortable, and durable transparent material that is engineered for daily wear. Patients typically switch to a new set of aligners every one to two weeks, with each stage applying gentle, consistent pressure. Over time, these subtle adjustments guide the teeth toward their ideal position, helping patients achieve a straighter smile with minimal disruption to everyday life.
Digital Dental X-Rays
Digital dental x-rays are a type of dental x-ray that showcases a replica of your teeth. Digital dental x-rays records are kept on a computer. Your dentist can pull up these records on a monitor and view them as soon as they are taken. Special software can be utilized to study and document your dental history.
Do I Need Dental Digital X-Rays?
You may require digital dental x-rays for a variety of reasons such as experiencing discomfort or oral pain. Digital dental x-rays can determine if any foreign material is lodged in the gum tissue or teeth.
Digital dental x-rays look inside your mouth and show exactly what shape your teeth as well as showing any previous restoration done to your teeth.
Digital dental x-rays can also show cavities where you cannot see in normal light even with a mirror.
