Orthodontic Treatment Types and Cost

Braces made of metal or traditional braces:

• Metal brackets with colorful or clear elastic rubber bands are frequently used in this type of treatment.
• They consist of braces that connect to the front of the teeth, bands that wrap around each tooth, as well as adjustable wires or archwires that connect the brackets and bands.
• Rubber bands/metal ties are used to connect the braces to the wire in some brackets. These bands apply certain pressure to your teeth to help them straighten and align.

Ceramic braces:

• Traditional braces' brackets are now fashioned of tooth-colored ceramic, making them less noticeable. Stainless steel, transparent materials, as well as gold can likewise be used.
• Ceramic braces are often more convenient to wear than metal braces among orthodontic patients. The high-quality substances are non-erosive and won't irritate the skin as well.

Lingual braces:

• These braces have brackets on the back sides of the teeth that face the tongue. Lingual braces are more difficult to notice since they are more discreet.
• As a result, the most significant advantage of lingual braces over regular braces is privacy.
• In some cases, they can be more successful than regular braces or Invisalign.

Clear Aligners:

• Another frequent alternative for people with a minor form of misalignment (particularly adults) is to wear a clear aligners brace.
• Clear aligners, also known as invisible aligners, are a form of dental procedure that straightens up crooked as well as misaligned teeth.
• Clear aligners are faster when compared to traditional braces for orthodontic treatment.
• Patients however ought to be responsible for wearing their aligners at all hours except the exceptions as told by the orthodontists to avoid delaying the treatment or affecting the results, as patient compliance is important to the treatment's success.