Braces

INVISALIGN

It’s the virtually invisible way to straighten your teeth without braces. The invisalign system uses a serious of clear, removable aligners to move your teeth over time to give you a smile you deserve.

Invisalign is not for everyone but may work if you have some minor problems that need to be corrected.

CERAMIC

Ceramic braces are often requested by patients who prefer a more aesthetic look.

With 3M braces, ceramic and metal braces can be used in combination treatment, with metal braces typically used on the lower teeth. This combination gives you the look you want with the treatment advantages you and your orthodontist expect.

STAINLESS STEEL

Metal brackets are very strong and can withstand most types of treatment. At first they may irritate your gums, but after a few weeks, when your cheeks get "toughened up" they are not a problem anymore.

Most traditional metal braces require an elastic o-shaped rubber band, called a ligature to hold the arch wire onto the bracket. Sometimes orthodontists use metal tie wires (little wires which are twisted around the bracket) in place of elastic ligatures.

Metal brackets tend to be less expensive than other types of brackets. In addition, you can make them colorful with ligatures that come on a rainbow of colors.