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Orthodontic Braces – Different Parts
Metal Braces
Most commonly used
Very cost effective
Not the most cosmetic option
Made of stainless steel
Use color bands to hold wire
Metal Braces
Most commonly used
Very cost effective
Not the most cosmetic option
Made of stainless steel
Use color bands to hold wire
Orthodontic Braces – Different Parts
Clear Braces
Very cosmetic
Made of ceramic or acrylic
Use color bands to hold wire
Bonds better to the teeth
Clear Braces v Metal Braces
Clear Braces
Very cosmetic
Made of ceramic or acrylic
Use color bands to hold wire
Bonds better to the teeth
Clear Braces v Metal Braces
Self-Ligating Clear Braces
Self-Ligating Braces
Made of metal or ceramic
Color ties are not necessary
Doors on the braces hold the wire in place
Damon and Speed system fall into this category
Hidden Braces
Placed behind the teeth
Completely invisible
Custom made for every patient
Complex manufacturing process
Incognito and Harmony systems fall into this category
Lingual (Hidden) Braces
Lingual (Hidden) Braces
Hidden Braces
Placed behind the teeth
Completely invisible
Custom made for every patient
Complex manufacturing process
Incognito and Harmony systems fall into this category
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Braces For Kids
Braces For Teens
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Invisalign
What Is Invisalign?
Invisalign For Teens
Invisalign For Adults
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Appliances
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TMJ-TMD
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Wisdom Tooth Surgery
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