Clear Aligners
Aligners are removable and virtually invisible, which means you can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing; and you can still eat and drink what you want. Also, you can brush and floss normally to maintain healthy gums and teeth; and there are no wires, metal or brackets to cause mouth abrasions. Many of our patients had never considered traditional braces but are now happily and comfortably improving their smiles with Clear Aligners.
What Are Clear Aligners?
- Invisible way to straighten your teeth without braces.
- Series of clear, removable, custom-made Aligners.
- Uses no metal wires or brackets.
- Custom-made for comfort.
How Do Clear Aligners Work?
Like any great building material you need a fantastic architect! Without that architect, is does not matter how good the material is, it just won’t work. You receive our Doctor’s expertise, as well as cutting edge technology by Invisalign and Align technologies. These things, as well as patient cooperation, all work in conjunction to give you a beautiful smile! You will visit us every 6-8 weeks while our Doctors monitor your progress and make adjustments along the way.
Braces
What are braces?
Dental braces straighten your teeth and correct a wide range of orthodontic issues, such as:
- Crooked teeth.
- Crowded teeth.
- Gapped teeth.
- Malocclusion (issues with the way your teeth fit together).
How do braces work?
Braces use mild, constant pressure to shift your teeth into their proper positions over time.
What are the types of braces?
There are several different types of braces. The type that’s best for you depends on a few factors, including the kind of issue you have, the severity of your condition and your personal preferences.
Metal braces
When you think of braces, traditional metal braces might be what you imagine. Metal braces use stainless steel bands, brackets and wires to gently shift your teeth over time.
The orthodontist will bond (glue) a bracket on each tooth, then place a thin, flexible arch wire over the brackets. Tiny elastic bands called ligatures keep the wire firmly in place.
Metal braces are visible when you smile. You can choose silver coloured ligatures to make your braces less noticeable. Or, if you’re feeling festive, you can choose colours!
Ceramic braces
Ceramic braces work the same way as metal braces. The key difference is that the brackets are tooth-coloured, so they blend in with your smile. Ceramic braces are still visible, but they’re less noticeable.